Natural gas subsidy doubled for April
State subsidies for natural gas used by households and businesses will be doubled in April in bid to soften the blow of biting hikes, Greece’s Energy Ministry said on Tuesday.
Israeli, Cypriot FMs in Athens for tripartite meeting
The foreign ministers of Israel and Cyprus are flying to Greece on Tuesday for talks on the partnership between the three countries and on the impact of the war in Ukraine.
New primary care system hinges on personal doctor
All adults will be required to register with a personal doctor who will guide them through the National Health System (ESY) and serve as as a gateway to health services, according to a draft law put to public consultation on Monday by the Health Ministry.
Big blaze destroying forestland in western Peloponnese
A team of arson investigators is expected to travel to the western Peloponnese on Tuesday to investigate the cause of a large wildfire burning through forestland in the region of Ilia.
Cyprus’ ex-FM hails East Med gas prospects
The Eastern Mediterranean could cover between 15% and 16% of Europe’s needs in natural gas, Cyprus’ former foreign minister, Nikos Christodoulides, tells Kathimerini in an interview.
AHEPA delegation meets Greek state leadership
A delegation from the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association (AHEPA) met with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Athens on Monday.
US approves potential sale of F-16 aircraft to Bulgaria
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of up to eight F-16 aircraft and related equipment to Bulgaria, in a deal valued at $1.673 billion, the Defense Department said on Monday.
Why it matters: The Armenian Genocide Education Act
Aram Hamparian, the executive director of ANCA,discusses the introduction of the Armenian Genocide Education Act, a landmark bill that comes on the heels of Congress and President Biden recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
Blueprint being drawn up for energy storage
The government is breathing new life into mature energy storage projects totaling 1,500 megawatts that had frozen via a ministerial decision last June, and is promoting renewable energy source licenses with a combined capacity of more than 15 gigawatts.
Ukraine engagement reflected in Dendias trip to Odessa
The visit on Sunday by Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias to Odessa in Ukraine signaled the determination in Athens to remain active in the effort to support the Greek community and the Ukrainians who are still facing the catastrophic spectrum of the war.