Loverdos launches new party ahead of European elections
Former PASOK minister and MP Andreas Loverdos has unveiled a new political party that will debut in the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.
University bill to dominate this week’s agenda
The government’s university reform bill, which paves the way for private universities to set up branches in Greece, is set to be debated and voted on this week in parliament.
Greek-Turkish relations positive, but risk lurks
Greek-Turkish relations are going through a positive period, but it remains to be seen how long this can last, according to a high-ranking Turkish diplomat who spoke to Kathimerini at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Saturday.
Turkey inflation rises to 67%, keeping pressure on cenbank
Turkey’s annual inflation rate climbed to 67.07% in February, exceeding expectations and keeping up pressure for tight monetary policy amid strong rises in food, hotel and education prices, official data showed on Monday.
Kasselakis vows overhaul of SYRIZA following European elections
SYRIZA opposition leader Stefanos Kasselakis plans to overhaul the party in a statutory congress following June’s European Parliament elections, he said in an interview with the Real News newspaper on Sunday.
Dendias: After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defense
Greece, host of the headquarters of the EU operation to shield ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, hopes to play a more central role in ensuring security of the 27-nation bloc, the defense minister said.
Greece’s Karalis wins bronze in Glasgow
Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis celebrates after the men’s pole vault final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, where he won bronze with a jump of 5.85m.
Timing is everything: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, with markets eyeing any nudge towards an interest rate cut as inflation weakens.
Gay marriage testing Church and state ties
Greece’s Independence Day on March 25 and Greek Orthodox Easter on May 3 will serve as a barometer of the Church’s response to legislation passed by Parliament institutionalizing same sex marriage.
Cyprus realty market held firm in 2023
Cyprus’ real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience and flexibility in 2023.