Greek journalist barred from entering Turkey
Turkey has allegedly expelled a Greek journalist living in the country in the interest of “public order.”
Greece has effective deterrents against Turkish threats, spokesman says
Greece can mobilize its traditional allies and the force of international law to deter Turkey’s escalating provocations, a government spokesman has said, adding that the country’s defense capability is strong enough to counter any threat, if necessary.
Panicking EU mulls cap on electricity prices
The Czech presidency of the European Union has called for an emergency meeting of the bloc’s energy ministers to consider measures of dealing with the energy crisis.
Masks to remain optional in schools, Plevris says
Greece will probably not require students or staff to wear masks in schools for the upcoming school year, Health Minister Thanos Plevris on Monday, despite stubbornly high Covid-19 infection levels across the country.
Maintenance team takes Canadairs under its wing
Members of the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at the Elefsina base, west of Athens, work tirelessly to keep Greece’s fleet of Canadair water bombers airworthy during fire season.
Greece denies reports that its S-300s locked on Turkish F-16s
Greece has rejected claims by Turkey that Greek surface-to-air missiles locked on to Turkish F-16 fighter jets carrying out a reconnaissance mission in international airspace.
Tsitsipas begins US Open bid
Greek fourth seed and Monte Carlo winner Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Daniel Elahi Galan of Colombia in his first match on the trademark blue courts of the US Open on Tuesday.
With energy prices sky-high, consumers must fork out or cut back
It is a nightmare prospect, but a real one: households having to pay 5-6 billion euros to buy heating oil and natural gas for the winter.
Report shows 61 out of 74 regional units shrinking
Sixty-one of Greece’s 74 regional units have seen their populations shrink and just 13 have seen them grow, according to a recent report by the Hellenic Agency for Local Development & Local Government (EETAA).
UAE funds looking to invest in Greece
Greece and the UAE are considering dozens of investment projects. The relationship has gone a long way since they signed, less than a year ago, a declaration on a joint partnership and a cooperation agreement on foreign policy and defense issues.