Humanitarian diplomacy and its risks
The actions undertaken by Cypriot diplomacy have intensified recently, while the need to create a humanitarian corridor to deal with the dramatic situation in the Gaza Strip is being seriously discussed.
Turkey tells Blinken that Gaza ceasefire needed urgently, source says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his US counterpart Antony Blinken on Monday that a ceasefire needed to be declared urgently in Gaza, a foreign ministry source said.
Fair distribution of takings
The government’s new measures to combat tax evasion by self-employed professionals will be a source of strengthening budget spending in sensitive sectors, such as health and education, from an estimated additional revenue of 874 million euros that will be secured.
Wealth declarations of PM Mitsotakis and over 1,000 public servants revealed for 2022
A parliamentary committee on Monday released the wealth source declarations, referred to as “pothen esches” in Greek, for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and over 1,000 other politicians and public servants on Monday, covering the financial year 2022.
Embracing military tech innovation
The Greek armed forces are to link with local startups from which they can order advanced equipment and applications, according to draft legislation that will be opened to public consultation next week.
Scuffles break out near construction site of Exarchia metro station
Minor scuffles broke out on Monday morning between the police and protesters near Exarchia Square in central Athens, where construction is underway for a new metro station.
Communists claim to be best progressive alternative
The Greek Communist Party (KKE) could be the surprise beneficiary of the turmoil afflicting its left-wing rival, SYRIZA.
Kythira salt harvest’s historical roots
Giorgos Sklavos uses a slotted spoon to collect sea salt from depressions in the rocks on the coast of Kythira, on Saturday.
Wealth declarations from more than 1,000 politicians published online
The declarations of 1,034 politicians, in which they provide details about the origin of their wealth and assets, were made available on the Parliament’s website on Monday.