Flu prevents PM Mitsotakis from making US trip
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has had to cancel a planned visit to the United States after coming down with flu, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis confirmed on Tuesday.
Arrested hitmen involved in executions abroad
The members of the group of ethnic Greeks from countries of the former Soviet Union accused of the murders of three Greek mobsters are reportedly linked to the execution of death contracts abroad as well.
US ambassador emphasizes strong ties with Greece
The United States looks forward to “enhancing relations with the indispensable NATO ally and partner, the government of Greece,” US Ambassador George Tsunis said Monday at an Economist conference in Athens.
Zakynthos town left without water as leak being investigated
Residents in the capital of Zakynthos have been cut off from the central water supply for more than 10 days as authorities on the Ionian island look for leaks to explain how petrol was detected in the water coming out of people’s taps.
Gale-force winds keep ferries docked at ports on Monday
Waves batter the port of Rafina in Attica. Ferries remained tied up at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio on Sunday and Monday due to gale-force winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort in some places.
RES penetration broke record in 2023
Last year saw Greece’s energy market breaking new records for the penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) and reduced energy consumption.
No green light for gay marriage from Church
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece is set to vote unanimously against same-sex marriage legislation at its extraordinary meeting on Tuesday.
Agreement on promotion of Greece in the Arab world
The Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) campaign for the next tourism season is in full progress, with GNTO General Secretary Dimitris Fragakis meeting with Emirates executives, one of the largest airlines in the world.
Supermarket turnover climbs 8.9% in 2023
Supermarket turnover grew 8.9% in 2023, reflecting the high inflation rate pressures in the country, NielsenIQ said in a report released on Monday.
Nicosia gets EU funds for energy storage
The Republic of Cyprus has secured 40 million euros from the Just Transition Fund for energy storage facilities, addressing the inflexibility of its electricity system in storing excess energy from renewables.