32 parties and independents to contest June 25 election
A total of 32 parties, coalitions and independents have been given the green light to contest the June 25 general election, following a decision by the Supreme Court on Thursday evening.
Why hold a third election in August?
“We lack a culture of collaboration.” Unfortunately, this phrase is repeated in Greece as an unquestionable truth. And since we ostensibly lack this culture, we find ourselves resorting to holding elections repeatedly until we can establish a majority government.
Gov’t sources deny reports of Kalin visit to Thrace
Government sources have refuted reports that Ibrahim Kalin, the newly-appointed head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Agency (MIT), made a private visit to Greece’s Thrace region.
Preserving heritage: Exploring pottery and maritime traditions in the Cyclades
Founded in 2022 by a team of local and international experts based in Athens and the island of Syros, the Archipelago Network has unveiled two new projects dedicated to protecting and revitalizing the rich heritage of the Cyclades.
Are talks between Greece and Turkey around the corner following elections?
Constanitnos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and an associate professor at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what Erdogan’s re-election and his new cabinet mean for Greek-Turkish relations, and spell out what it would take for any potential talks between Athens and Ankara following Greece’s elections…
Alpine lake sediments may hold clues to climate change
Three alpine lakes and two coastal lagoons in Greece underwent coring in late May as scientists anticipate that they could offer valuable insights into the climate and environment of Southeastern Europe over the past 5,000 years.
Worker injuries raise concerns for job site safety
Two workers were injured on the job in separate incidents in different parts of the country on Thursday, as labor groups intensified calls for more stringent safety measures and inspections at job sites.
ND candidate withdraws from elections amid controversial healthcare remarks
Spiros Pnevmatikos, an MP candidate for New Democracy in Evia, has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming June 25 elections. This decision comes in the wake of his controversial remarks regarding the management of cancer patients, which sparked a wave of reactions.
Sky Express sets target of 4.5 million passengers
“Year 2022 was a milestone for Sky Express and Greek tourism that exceeded all expectations,” Sky Express Chief Commercial Officer Gerasimos Skaltsas said.
Why Turkey’s currency is crashing after Erdogan got reelected
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection last month despite a battered economy and a cost-of-living crisis that experts say are exacerbated by his unconventional economic policies.