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Trump avoids labeling Armenian mass killings as ‘genocide’
US President Donald Trump has refrained from labeling the mass killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923 as “genocide,” marking a reversal from the position taken by his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Deckhand killed by truck during unloading at Patra Port
A 47-year-old female crew member lost her life in the early hours of Friday at the port of Patra in western Greece during a vehicle unloading operation.
Armenian genocide marked
On the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas honored the 1.5 million victims, calling remembrance a “sacred national duty.”
Iraklio port focuses on cruise tourism
The cruise industry is of vital importance to the Iraklio Port Authority (IPA), serving as one of the primary pillars of its strategic development as a key hub for cruise tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean.
More than 500 doctors coming to public hospitals
The state will hire 530 permanent doctors to strengthen the public health system, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Staff quota for foreign firms in Cyprus
All foreign companies operating in Cyprus will be required to have at least 30% of their workforce made up of Cypriots or European Union citizens.
What to eat and drink for a good night’s sleep
There is no magic bullet ingredient or food that will guarantee a flawless slumber. What is clear, though, is that what you eat throughout the day, and your diet in general, both play important roles in how you sleep.
Cyprus set to host 26th International Tourism Exhibition amid travel boom
The 26th International Tourism Exhibition of Cyprus is set to open its doors on Friday in Nicosia, with a strong upward trend in outbound travel and projections pointing to a new record in 2025.
A matter of political will
The Greek state’s inability to crack down on electricity theft is indicative of the general inability of the political system to enforce the law and protect the public from all kinds of habitual fraudsters.
Pierrakakis: ‘The return to fiscal health has been hard-earned’
In an interview with the Atlantic Council’s Joshua Lipsky on the sidelines of the IMF Spring Meetings, Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis underscored how far the country has come from being at the center of the eurozone crisis to now emerging as a bright spot in Europe’s otherwise uncertain economic landscape.
The country’s healthy forces have to take the lead
As Greece just celebrated Easter, a period when feelings of love and solidarity prevail, the reality in the daily lives of the country’s citizens is not that joyful and their outlook for the future not so positive.
ATHEX: Balanced day reveals fresh buying moves
The benchmark recovered all the ground lost during the day and closed with marginal growth.
Istanbul’s strong quake triggers nerves and new pledges to prepare
More than a thousand people in Istanbul turned to mosques, schools and other temporary shelters on Thursday after a strong earthquake rattled the Turkish metropolis a day earlier, leaving some 1.5 million buildings at risk, authorities said.
Turkey will not allow faits accomplis in Aegean and Eastern Med, Fidan says
Turkey will protect its rights and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean “to the end,” Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday during a press conference with his Norwegian counterpart. The remarks came days after Greece announced a new maritime spatial planning initiative.
Between Reality and the Digital | Athens | April 26 – May 8
Lofos Art Project (39 Velvendou) in Kypseli presents the first retrospective on digital artist and content creator Jo Di (Dimitris Ioakeimidis), highlighting the intersection of art, internet culture and activism.
New law to facilitate repatriation of US-trained Greek doctors
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced Thursday a legislative initiative aimed at encouraging the return of Greek doctors from the US by simplifying the recognition of their medical qualifications.
Renters running out of options
Areas of Attica with lower rental rates are now beyond reach for a high number of households.
Frontex considers disciplinary action against Greece over migrant pushbacks
The European Union’s border agency, Frontex, is weighing disciplinary action against Greece for its ongoing pushbacks of migrants, a violation of international law, political news website Politico reported Thursday.
Sonic Dances | Athens | May 5-8
Choreographer Venetsiana Kalampaliki presents “Sonic Dances,” a multi-sensory performance that reimagines dance beyond the visual at Phiat (97 Falirou).
Greek woman seeks divorce after ChatGPT ‘reveals’ husband’s alleged affair
In a groundbreaking case in Greece, a woman has reportedly filed for divorce after an interaction with artificial intelligence led her to believe her husband of 12 years was unfaithful.