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How Pope Francis touched a migrant’s heart, saying ‘we’re all the same people’
Pope Francis, himself the son of Italian immigrants in Argentina, placed the plight of migrants and refugees at the heart of his moral agenda during his 12-year papacy, personally intervening to assist asylum seekers and pushing governments to do much more to help.
ANZAC dead commemorated at Faliro War Cemetery
Deputy Minister of Defense Thanassis Davakis has paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of Australia and New Zealand during the ANZAC Day memorial service held at Faliro War Cemetery in Athens.
Four arrests following fatal accident at Patra port
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with Friday morning’s fatal accident at Patra port, which led to the death of a 47-year-old female crew member.
If Article 16 existed in the US
Who would have imagined that American universities would come under such an attack? As The New York Times wrote, “the government said it wanted the Harvard faculty’s power reduced, and demanded that Harvard embrace ‘merit-based’ admissions and hiring policies.
New digital service makes switching telecom providers easier
A new digital service is making it simpler for consumers to switch their fixed and mobile telephony, internet and pay TV providers.
Social security boosted budget
The Labor Ministry made a significant contribution to the creation of a budget surplus for 2024, as employment growth, unemployment reduction, salary raises and extensive use of the digital labor card contributed to the state’s revenues increasing by at least 850 million euros.
Germany blocks the sale of Eurofighters to Turkey. Should this serve as an example for the US?
FDD’s Sinan Ciddi and Bradley Bowman join Thanos Davelis to break down why Germany’s move to block the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey is significant and whether it should serve as an example to the Trump administration as Turkey presses it to lift CAATSA sanctions and sell it F-35s.
Lex: Tickets for June concert sold out in less than 24 hours
Tickets for Greek rapper Lex’s upcoming summer concert in Athens sold out in less than 24 hours, it was announced on Friday.
A wreath of gold, a web of lies, and six arrests
Six people, including a senior public official, were arrested in Crete on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in an antiquities smuggling ring, police said.
Turkish court suspends release of horror film set in historic Greek orphanage
Turkish authorities have temporarily suspended the release of the horror film “Rum Yetimhanesi” (Rum Orphanage) following a court order triggered by a legal complaint from the Istanbul-based Ecumenical Patriarchate.
IMF’s Georgieva: We want to see everywhere what we see in Greece
Greece has made remarkable progress in recent years, and is one of the best-performing economies in the European Union, she said.
‘Home Upgrading’ stuck due to undeclared labor
Banks have approved 2,500 applications for the “Home Upgrading” subsidy program, out of a total of approximately 3,500 applications submitted.
Greece’s demographic clock ticking
Nearly one in 10 Greeks born in 2024 were born outside the country, reflecting a deepening demographic challenge, according to data from the Interior Ministry’s Civil Registry.
Greece’s center-left parties struggle as support wanes
Greece’s center-left parties are facing a polling crisis, with most struggling to regain momentum ahead of upcoming elections. Only the anti-establishment Course for Freedom, led by outspoken former speaker Zoe Konstantopoulou, appears to be gaining ground, now polling second nationally.
Greek rapper Lex to play Athens Olympic Stadium, fans rush for tickets
Greek rapper Lex, known for his socially charged lyrics and gritty beats, has announced a summer arena concert that has sparked a frenzy among fans. The 40-year-old artist said on Thursday he will perform at Athens’ Olympic Stadium (OAKA) on June 28, marking his biggest show to date. The announcement was made via an Instagram […]
One-round vote for local governments
Greece is preparing to overhaul its local election system by eliminating the second round of voting and allowing mayors and regional governors to be elected outright with at least 42% of the vote, the Interior Ministry announced.
The (near) one-woman show courting Greek voters
What are the characteristics of the people who currently say they prefer Zoe Konstantopoulou and her Course of Freedom party?
Crime boss gunned down in ambush
A 55-year-old man believed to be one of the last senior figures of the so-called “Greek Mafia” was gunned down in a brazen daylight ambush in a northern suburb of Athens on Thursday, authorities said.
Solemn ceremony in Turkey marks 110th anniversary of WWI battle
Britain’s Princess Anne, New Zealand’s prime minister and Australia’s governor-general gathered near the World War I battlefields on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula at a dawn ceremony Friday to remember the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in a tragic campaign 110 years ago.
Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Crete smuggling raid
Authorities in Greece have arrested six people on the island of Crete in connection with an alleged antiquities smuggling ring that was attempting to sell dozens of ancient artifacts, police said Thursday.