‘Indifference’ and responsibility
Alexis Tsipras’ dynamic intervention on Thursday, a few hours before the start of SYRIZA’s congress, raises many questions – some of which most likely began to be answered later in the evening.
RES share in power consumption exceeds EU average in 2022
In 2022, renewable energy sources (RES) made up 41.2% of gross electricity consumption in the EU, Eurostat said on Wednesday.
Dendias flies over the Aegean in F-16 Viper
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias flew over the Aegean Sea on Friday in an F-16 Viper from the 340 Squadron, which is part of the Hellenic Air Force’s 115th Combat Wing. He was accompanied by a formation of F-16 Viper jets.
SYRIZA MP criticizes party chief, points to potential challenger
SYRIZA MP and member of the political secretariat, the top executive of the leftist opposition, Costas Zachariadis, has criticized the stance of party chief Stefanos Kasselakis, as expressed on the opening day of the party’s congress, as divisive, while pointing to Olga Gerovasili as a potential challenger to his leadership.
Bomb threats target US, Israeli, and Egyptian embassies in Athens
Bomb threats were reported at the embassies of the United States, Israel, and Egypt in Athens on Friday.
Four charged on Samos for using 3D printer to make guns
Police on the island of Samos in the eastern Aegean have arrested four suspects, aged between 19 and 20, who they say used a 3D printer to produce firearms.
Architects’ office attacked over Exarchia design
A group calling itself “Anarchist” claimed the attack that left broken windows at the Tense Architecture office in the Polygono district of Athens on February 5 in a post on the Athens Indymedia website at midnight Wednesday, denouncing it for undertaking the design of Exarchia Square above the new metro station that is being constructed.
Russian, Turkish foreign ministers discuss Gaza at G20, Turkish source says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Thursday discussed “the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza” and steps that could be taken on it at the G20 in Rio de Janeiro, a Turkish diplomatic source said.
Ructions over British Museum catwalk
Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour soon found her seat in the front row, as did actors Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas.
Beekeepers, students, health workers take to Athens streets
A beekeeper stands on beehives to address the crowd, in front of the Parliament during a demonstration in central Athens on Thursday.