New Democracy’s dominance
Is something really going on in Greece’s politics? A cursory answer would be negative, that nothing worthwhile is happening.
Cyprus seeks EU help to curb surge of Syrian refugees from Lebanon
Cyprus appealed on Wednesday for vigorous action from the EU to stem a recent tide of mostly Syrian refugees arriving by sea via Lebanon, saying the island’s reception capacity was at breaking point.
Power theft puts freeze on reductions
Grid losses and power thefts in 2021 and 2022 have been ascertained by Greek power grid operator DEDDIE to amount to 500 million euros. The bill was sent to providers, which in turn are passing it on to consumers.
Electric buses begin trial runs on streets of capital
Test runs began in Athens on Tuesday for 32 of 140 new electric buses that road transport organization OSY has bought from Chinese company Yutong.
ADEDY announces nationwide strike demanding salary increases, more benefits
The federation of public sector employees, ADEDY, has announced a nationwide 24-hour strike scheduled for Tuesday, May 21.
Greece’s visa program for Turkish visitors and the ongoing efforts to maintain calm in the Aegean
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look into a special visa program Greece launched for Turkish visitors who arrive on Greece’s islands, and explore where it fits into ongoing efforts to maintain calm in the Aegean.
What have we achieved through our NATO membership?
For our six European countries, March 2024 marks two decades since the historic moment of NATO membership. It is also the 72nd anniversary of Greece’s accession to NATO, which has been a central element in shaping Greek foreign and defense policies.
Sculptures must be ‘reunited with their brothers and sisters’
“Any holders of Parthenon Sculptures outside Greece should return them forthwith to Athens, where they can be reunited with their brothers and sisters,” the distinguished historian of the University of Cambridge, Dr Paul Cartledge, stated in an interview with Kathimerini.
Gov’t pledges thorough investigation after woman is killed outside police precinct
The Greek government has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether all necessary protocols were followed by the police force following the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old woman outside an Athens police precinct, where she had just sought protection from her ex-boyfriend.
Cypriot employers ask for tax overhaul
Employers in Cyprus are advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the tax system, proposing significant changes aimed at boosting economic activity and competitiveness.