Greek trains finally get secure communications system
The railway regulatory authority has given the go-ahead to install the Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) on trains, enabling drivers to communicate with one another.
Confidence in economy grows
Two widely used indicators about managers’ and consumers’ expectations have reached heights not seen in many months, although a local think tank that compiles them warns that such sentiments could prove ephemeral. The so-called economic climate index compiled from surveys by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) is at a 16-month high, while…
President thanks nations for assisting in wildfire fight
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has expressed her gratitude by sending letters to the leaders of all the countries that provided assistance in combating the recent wildfires, according to an announcement Wednesday.
Turkish navy detonates artillery shells discovered off Istanbul beach
Turkish underwater defence forces detonated more than 20 artillery shells on Turkey’s Black Sea coast on Wednesday, after they were discovered lying in the sea near an Istanbul beach, state-run Anadolu agency reported.
Two cases for citizenship: What does it mean to be a Greek?
A summer ago, I was in a fancy shop on Ermou Street in Athens. I was on the hunt for a birthday gift for my cousin. In the store were two gorgeous and welcoming women, both wanting to assist me on my quest. One was white. One was black. Both spoke pristine Greek. They seemed…
Plan to revitalize Pedion tou Areos park
A view of Pedion tou Areos park in central Athens, in an image made available on Tuesday.
Greece condemns coup d’état in Niger, calls for restoration of democracy
The Foreign Ministry in Athens has issued a statement in Greek over developments in Niger, where a coup d’etat took place last week.
Indonesia buys 12 drones worth $300 million from Turkey
The Indonesian government bought 12 drones worth $300 million from Turkish Aerospace as part of efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s defense system, according to a written statement from the Indonesian Defense Ministry on Wednesday.
Vandals desecrate grave of renowned Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis on Crete
Unknown vandals have desecrated the grave of the renowned Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957), breaking the wooden cross on the tomb located on the Martinengo Bastion, nestled within the walls of his hometown, Iraklio, on the island of Crete.
Islanders take stand on beach occupations
The examples of the islands of Rhodes and Paros, where citizens have risen up against unlawful beach occupation, are rapidly being replicated.