Recognition of degrees from abroad simplified
More than 3,500 foreign universities from 114 countries are on the list of tertiary educational institutions recognized by Greece.
Turkey says no need for concern over US sanctions warning
Turkey’s finance minister said Friday there was no reason for Turkish businesses to be concerned by a warning about possible US sanctions on companies dealing with already sanctioned Russian businesses.
PM defends workings of EYP, opposition asks him to resign
Greece’s prime minister on Thursday defended the workings of the country’s intelligence service in the face of a wiretapping scandal, saying its operation is essential to the country’s security despite what he described as the misstep of tapping an opposition politician’s phone.
The importance of Cronos-1 to Cyprus
The fifth successive discovery of natural gas deposits in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone – this time at a well named Cronos-1 – is the prize for the persistence shown by the Cypriot state in spite of an increasingly aggressive stance from Turkey.
Greek lawmakers debate wiretapping scandal
Greek lawmakers are discussing a wiretapping scandal that has roiled the government ahead of elections due to be held next year, in a parliamentary session called following revelations that the intelligence service had bugged an opposition politician’s phone.
‘Real’ politics and institutions
Who was surprised by the official opposition party’s violating the principle of confidentiality in Parliament’s Standing Committee on Institutions and Transparency meeting on Wednesday?
Mitsotakis admits ‘mistake,’ defends EYP record
Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday again admitted that the surveillance by Greece’s secret service of Nikos Androulakis, leader of the PASOK opposition party and an MEP, was a “mistake,” adding that it is up to his socialist rival to take legal action if he deems that the wiretapping was unlawful.
Ioannina Castle now open to all
The Castle of Ioannina in northwestern Greece is now wheelchair accessible after the implementation of necessary interventions approved by the Central Archaeological Council (KAS).
Akar issues fresh threats against Greece
Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has warned Greece not to take actions that will make it regret in the future.
Jokic, Antetokounmpo do battle, Serbia tops Greece
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks big Giannis Antetokounmpo, who have combined to win the past four NBA MVP awards, had a rare summer encounter on Thursday in international competition.