Young Greeks appear more pro-American
Anti-Americanism in Greece seems to be on the wane, as a recent Pew Institute survey in 23 countries showed that 56% of Greeks have a positive view of the United States.
Racist violence in cross hairs
New Minister of Citizen Protection Notis Mitarakis vowed to “deal with phenomena of racist violence and protect vulnerable social groups,” during the handover ceremony on Tuesday from the acting minister Charalambos Lalousis.
Mitsotakis to chair first cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who has been newly sworn in for a second term, is set to preside over the inaugural meeting of the new cabinet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. The event will take place at Maximos Mansion, and the entire cabinet will be in attendance.
Positive outlook for Cyprus-Israel pipeline
Energy, Commerce, and Industry Minister George Papanastasiou expressed optimism regarding the construction of a pipeline between Cyprus and Israel after a meeting with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday.
DYPA projects highly effective
The programs of the Public Employment Service (DYPA) are highly effective as almost two out of three beneficiaries are still working 12 months after the end of the employment program they participated in.
Tourist bus collides with parked vehicles in Thessaloniki; no injuries reported
A tourist bus, under unspecified circumstances, veered off its path and collided with parked vehicles in the center of Thessaloniki in northern Greece on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
What’s next in Greek-Turkish relations?
After an extended pre-election period, which was markedly different from what everyone had anticipated before February 6 and the devastating earthquakes that struck southern Turkey, there is now a government in Athens with a four-year outlook.
Beating tax evasion becomes top priority
Dealing with tax evasion has entered the vocabulary of the government’s economic policy.
Turkey jails prominent journalist over propaganda charge
A Turkish court on Tuesday jailed the chief editor of an opposition TV channel pending trial on a charge of spreading terrorist propaganda, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported.
Household Basket may go on
New Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas left open the possibility of a continuation of the “Household Basket” measure.