US tourists flock to Greece
Indications are growing that tourism from the US in Greece this year will approach the levels of 2019, and even exceed them if the international geopolitical uncertainties are lifted.
Dendias in Luxembourg for talks on EU support to Ukraine
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias was expected in Luxembourg Monday for a meeting of the European Union’ Foreign Affairs Council.
Credit rating upgrade for Cyprus by DBRS
DBRS Morningstar upgraded the Republic of Cyprus’ sovereign credit rating on Friday from BBB (low) to BBB, and changed the trend from Positive to Stable.
Aris beats AEK in Athens and moves up to third
Aris was the big winner of this weekend’s Super League play-offs, as it managed to beat AEK in Athens and climb to third at the mini-league table, while Panathinaikos was held at PAS Giannina.
Alternative plans to cover energy needs
The Greek government has alternative plans that can be implemented immediately if Russia stops natural gas supplies, Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas said at the 7th Delphi Economic Forum on Friday.
Loyal, but different
We start with two basic assumptions. Greece is not a typical Northern or Central European country. We say this as something neither good nor bad. It just isn’t.
Authorities announce 8,635 new Covid-19 cases, 51 deaths
Greek health authorities announced 8,635 new cases of Covid-19 and 51 virus-related deaths during their daily briefing on Sunday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 357 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
State agencies to get cyber defense by 2024
Greek state agencies, as well as the Parliament, will have their cybersecurity boosted with the setup of a Security Operations Center (SOC) that will be operated by the National Intelligence Agency (EYP).
Man arrested for injuring a cat using an airgun
A man was arrested on Saturday afternoon on Crete on suspicion of injuring a cat using an airgun. Following police investigations, an airgun rifle was confiscated.
Public is pro-European and against autocrats
After successive crises – the country’s near default and the pandemic being the most significant – that tested their confidence in the EU and liberal ideas, Greeks seem to be returning to views they espoused in the more optimistic early 2000s, a survey by think tank DiaNEOsis shows.