Explosion damages offices, stores in Athens; 3 hurt
An explosion left three people injured and seriously damaged an office building while shattering nearby storefronts in a busy part of central Athens early Wednesday.
Biden’s ‘grade’ dropping over stance on Turkey
Goldberg believes that President Joe Biden, having started off rather well in terms of his stance on Turkey regarding human rights and democracy issues, today seems to be keeping silent in a number of critical issues.
PM acknowledges failures, offers apology in wake of snowstorm
Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has acknowledged the insufficient response of the state to the winter storm that affected large parts of the country, while offering an apology to those affected by the failures.
Opposition batters government’s snowstorm response
Greece’s leftist opposition has called for the government’s resignation over its poor reaction to Monday’s snowstorm that paralyzed parts of the capital, including a major highway connecting the capital with the city’s international airport, on Monday.
Cyprus court upholds vaccination certificate requirements
A Cypriot District court rejected a petition by 64 people to strike down as unconstitutional government regulations requiring Covid-19 vaccination certificates to enter indoor and outdoor venues, the Attorney-General’s office said on Tuesday.
Tsitsipas hammers Sinner to book Australian Open semis spot
Stefanos Tsitsipas will be hoping it is third time lucky in an Australian Open semi-final following his scintillating performance against Jannik Sinner in the last eight on Wednesday.
Funds are now the main sellers in property auctions
Funds that have acquired Greek bond portfolios are the main drivers of property auctions, taking over from banks, with over 70% of assets scheduled to go under the hammer within 2022 via the e-auction platform having various funds as their sellers.
Turkey’s Israel agenda: Erdogan’s hints at reconciliation with Israel
Seth Frantzman joins The Greek Current to discuss his latest piece in The Jerusalem Post on Turkey’s hints at reconciliation with Israel, and why Turkey’s Israel agenda is about giving nothing and getting everything.
Bilirakis, Pallone warn against US-Turkey F-16 deal
US Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Frank Pallone have called on the Biden administration to reject Turkey’s request to purchase 40 next-generation F-16 fighter jets and upgrade kits for their current fleet.
Blast in Greek capital damages buildings, one injured
One person was injured and several buildings were extensively damaged by an explosion in central Athens that led to a fire early on Wednesday, officials and witnesses said.