MSC Cruises expands schedule to 12-month operation in Greece
MSC Cruises announced on Wednesday it will have six different ships calling to Greek shores.
Greek foreign minister urges European focus on Beleri case
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said on Wednesday that the case of Fredi Beleri, a mayor from Albania’s Greek minority who was recently sentenced to two years in prison for buying votes, should be viewed as a European concern rather than a bilateral issue between the two Balkan neighbors.
ND says SYRIZA undermining democracy over MEP candidate’s comments
Greece’s ruling conservatives have accused the leftist SYRIZA opposition of undermining the country’s democracy after a senior official suggested that it would be a “blessing” if the EU’s chief prosecutor investigating the 2013 Tempe railway disaster could potentially oust the government.
Mytilineos’ constant growth
Mytilineos group continues to strengthen its presence in the construction industry.
Dust cloud from Africa blankets Greece, prompting health warnings
Swathes of Greece were shrouded in haze on Wednesday as persistent southerly winds carried waves of dust from the African continent across the eastern Mediterranean. The phenomenon is expected to persist on Thursday.
EBRD to provide 30 mln euros for Turkey’s earthquake regions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide 30 million euros ($32.50 million) in long-term financing to Turkey’s Ronesans Gayrimenkul Yatirim to support regions affected by last year’s earthquakes.
Erdogan to meet Biden in Washington in May, Turkish media report
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to travel to Washington for a meeting with US President Joe Biden on May 9, Turkish media reported on Tuesday. However, there has been no official confirmation yet.
Istanbul to host 2027 European Games
Istanbul has been unanimously chosen as the host for the fourth European Games in 2027, the European Olympic Committees (EOC) said Wednesday.
Take a culinary adventure in Athens with chef Jose Andres
On any given day, it is hard to say where you might find chef Jose Andres.
US embassy to cooperate with local environmental protection organization
Greek environmental organization Ecogenia announced on Wednesday its upcoming collaboration with the US Embassy in Greece within the framework of the “From California to Olympus” project.