Regeneration projects
In its pre-election pledges, the Greek government had announced a series of urban interventions of an emblematic scale – such as the expansion of the Archaeological Museum of Athens.
‘You’re fighting for likes’
On the one hand, there are artists who stand up and don’t mince their words. “The unlockable buckle restraining the west is fear of nuclear war, and Vladimir Putin, elevated into a deranged and unpredictable adversary, has played us well,” wrote British author Ian McEwan in an article published in The Guardian.
Sergei Guriev: Ukraine was a ‘major miscalculation’ by Putin
What Russian President Vladimir Putin was hoping to accomplish by invading Ukraine on February 24 was “another Crimea effect (in 2014 his approval rating grew from 60 to 90%),” Russian economist Sergei Guriev tells Kathimerini.
Unexpected archaeological discoveries in Halkidiki
Retiree Anagnostis Anestidis was taking his dog for a walk, as he did every morning, on the beach of Fourka.
New Covid infections decrease in weekend lull
Greek health authorities announced fewer new coronavirus infections for the 24-hour period ending 3 p.m. Saturday, as is the case over the weekend when less tests are conducted.
Greece-UAE foreign policy, defense deal tabled in parliament
An agreement of cooperation in foreign policy and defense between the governments of Greece and the United Arab Emirates has been tabled in parliament for ratification, it was reported on Saturday.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (12/03/2022)
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Trainose cancels eight Athens-Thessaloniki services
Italian-owned railway operator Trainose announced the cancellation of eight train services on Saturday, in view of sleet and snowfall forecast for this weekend throughout the country, including Attica.
Mitsotakis: Russia’s invasion was ‘abrupt awakening’ for EU defense
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “an abrupt awakening” for the European Union and its defence plans.
US, European allies intensify economic pressure on Russia
The United States, European Union and other allies on Friday escalated their economic pressure on Russia, moving to strip Moscow of privileged trade and economic treatment among other steps to punish it for its invasion of Ukraine.