Greek PM cancels Israel trip
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has canceled his planned trip to Israel, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, Kathimerini understands.
Biden’s mission in the Middle East
US President Joe Biden may be advanced in age, and there are ongoing concerns within his team regarding the risks of a literal stumble that could potentially harm his image.
Greece condemns rocket attack on hospital in Gaza Strip
The Greek Foreign Ministry has condemned a rocket attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip which is thought to have killed hundreds of people.
Observatory in works to tackle demographic slide
In an effort to address Greece’s alarming demographic decline, which Prime Minister Kyriakos described on Tuesday as an “existential bet” for the country’s future, the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family is reportedly planning to create an “Observatory for Demographic Policy” by the beginning of next year.
Analyzing the youth vote in Greece’s 2023 parliamentary elections
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Vantage Towers Greece signs deal with Nowhere Networks for connectivity services
Vantage Towers Greece, a member of the leading European group Vantage Towers with more than 5,270 points in Greece, and Nowhere Networks, a top provider of connectivity services, offshore and onshore, for the maritime market worldwide, announced on Monday the signing of a three-year strategic agreement.
Tax revenue overshoots target
Budget tax proceeds exceeded targets by 7.5% or 3.156 billion euros in the January-September period, totaling €44.982 billion, and were down 3.5% on a monthly basis, the National Economy and Finance Ministry said in a report on Monday.
Cruise ship towed to Piraeus port after mechanical issue
A cruise ship, carrying 581 passengers and 404 crew members, was towed to the Port of Piraeus after experiencing a mechanical issue about 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Aegina island, near Athens.
Diagnostic tests reduced to curb abuses of system
Greece’s main healthcare provider, EOPYY, is reducing the frequency with which private diagnostic centers can perform laboratory tests for the insured to address excessive prescribing and cut costs.
Turkey to allocate 150% more to defense budget in 2024, minister says
Turkey will allocate more than $40 billion to its defense budget in 2024, a presentation by a vice president showed, marking a 150% increase from this year’s budget, in another move to bolster its defense capabilities.