How Reagan and Bush overcame skepticism to collaborate with Gorbachev
For his first four years in office, former President Ronald Reagan had a tough time forging any kind of relationship with his counterparts in the Soviet Union.
The cost of changing the electoral law
Speculation is running rampant in the ranks of New Democracy once more about changing the electoral law. It would be a move with numerous ramifications and most likely a negative outcome.
Athens creating shield to counter Turkey’s drone threat
Τhe increasing threat posed by Turkish UAVs, which have spearheaded Ankara’s provocations in the Aegean in recent months, has become a focal point of the attention not only of the Hellenic Armed Forces, but also of foreign policy.
Greek passports to be valid for 10 years from now on
The validity of new Greek passports doubled from five to 10 years for all citizens aged 14 and above on Thursday, the Citizens’ Protection Ministry confirmed in an announcement.
Bold decisions
It is essential that we take a fresh look at the admission procedures for military academies, but also at the incentives being offered.
ATHEX: Stock market closes on the session’s low
Stocks at Athinon Avenue took a dive on Thursday, with the benchmark ending the day on the session’s low amid domestic and international pressure that was also reflected in rising sovereign bond yields.
Close surveillance by agencies, markets
Greece will be under constant surveillance by credit rating agencies and the markets in the coming months, as the energy crisis is likely to stretch into 2023, putting pressure on the budget in an election year when the government has targeted its return to primary surpluses and investment grade.
Reclaiming the sidewalk
The decision to allow cafes, bars and restaurants to take up more sidewalk space than they were licensed for was, undoubtedly, one of the worst measures adopted in the pandemic.
Evia tops demand for social tourism vouchers in August
Almost 50,000 social tourism vouchers were cashed in during August, according to data from the Public Employment Service (DYPA, formerly known as OAED).
FM Dendias receives Latvian counterpart, says NATO agencies must respect the principles of the Alliance
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday revisited the message posted by the NATO Land Command based in Izmir regarding Turkey’s ‘Victory Day’, saying that “the agencies of the Alliance, starting with its leadership, the secretary general, must respect and honour all the allies and the principles of the Alliance.”