Proposed amendment expands postal voting regulations in Greece
An amendment broadening the postal voting regulations has been proposed to parliament as part of the Health Ministry’s legislation and is scheduled for a plenary vote on Thursday.
EU to investigate Chinese turbine suppliers to wind parks
The European Commission has opened a new investigation into subsidies received by Chinese suppliers of turbines destined for wind parks in Europe, in its latest action against manufacturers of clean tech products in China.
Thessaloniki’s flyover construction temporarily halted
Construction on Thessaloniki’s Flyover, a regional axis, is temporarily halted due to residents’ legal appeals.
Romeyka | Kavala | To April 28
A fieldwork-based exhibition on the past and present of the Romeyka dialect is taking place at the MOHA Research Center in Kavala (moha.center).
EU Red Sea navy mission commander hopes for more ships to repel Houthi attacks
The commander of a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea wants to significantly increase its size to better defend against possible attacks by Houthi rebels based in Yemen, as just four warships are patrolling an area twice the size of the 27-nation bloc.
After police officer’s death, Greek soccer fans will need a state-issued QR code to attend games
Greek authorities launched a ban on paper tickets for all league soccer matches on Tuesday as part of an effort to crack down on the violence that has plagued the sport for decades.
Justice Min introduces comprehensive judicial reform plan
Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis hailed what he called the “most impactful reform” in the judicial sector during the unveiling of a new judicial map. The draft legislation has been made available for public consultation until April 18.
Greek diplomatic sources: Turkey delegation arrives for talks in Athens
A Turkish delegation is slated to attend talks on Confidence Building Measures (CBM) in Athens on April 22, followed by a meeting in Istanbul on April 26, according to diplomatic sources. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to Turkey has yet to be scheduled but is anticipated in mid-May.
Erdogan’s foreign policy: Continuity amid electoral setback and global engagements
There is talk of a new era in Turkish politics. Following the recent local elections, all sides agree that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the big loser.
Drought sees fires beginning as early as March
The fire season may formally begin on May 1, but forest fires started at the end of March this year, causing particular concern.