Samos hit by 4.9 temblor
The eastern Aegean island of Samos was jolted by a 4.9 magnitude quake on Saturday, as reported by the Geodynamic Institute in Athens. No injuries or damage were reported.
Sustainability and tourism in Greece’s Cyclades islands
Yannis Palaiologos, a journalist at large with Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss how tourism and frantic development is impacting Greece’s most popular islands in the Cyclades, and look into the efforts of a relatively new initiative called the “Sustainable Cyclades” project, which aims to put a spotlight on these issues.
New university security plan on the table
The issue of security at universities has once again come to the fore, following the outrages of the last few days, with hooded assailants entering the University of Athens and spreading fear with threats of violence in student assemblies.
Cyprus passes law on home foreclosures
Cyprus’ Parliament has given the green light to a groundbreaking law aimed at empowering homeowners and offering relief in the face of mortgage challenges.
Greek President marks Holocaust remembrance day
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Saturday observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day, describing the genocide of European Jews during World War II as “an atrocious crime that has left an indelible mark on world history.”
US elections: The threat and the promise
At stake in the upcoming US presidential elections is not just who will occupy the White House, but also America’s future role in the world. Rarely have Americans been faced with such a stark choice.
Greece says collective memory a shield against racism, bigotry
The Greek Foreign Ministry marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday, emphasizing the need to safeguard collective memory as a defense against racism and bigotry.
Proposal could lead to revival of listed buildings
A plan for the restoration and development of listed buildings, either commercially or as residences, through the partnership of private and state owners, is being forwarded for public debate by the Dianeosis research and policy institute.
Mitsotakis welcomes State Dept’s decision on F-35s
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has welcomed the US State Department’s decision to give the green light to the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets to Greece, describing it as “an important day for our national defense and for Greek diplomacy.”
Ombudsman for tackling energy complaints
The Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water (RAAEY) is putting a new tool at the disposal of consumers of electricity and natural gas from February 1, following a series of initiatives to strengthen their protection.