New Democracy without the specter of SYRIZA
Now that there is no longer the specter of a return of leftist SYRIZA and its former leader Alexis Tsipras to power, ruling New Democracy could easily fall back to being its “good old” self.
Why we need Pride
A 15-year-old boy in a village outside of Patra on the western coast of the Peloponnese was attacked by his father and uncle and sent to the hospital because he admitted to them that he was gay. What a courageous young man!
Greek FM criticizes Albania, North Macedonia in meeting with Austrian counterpart
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis lashed out at Skopje and Tirana on Wednesday, during a meeting with his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg, in Athens.
Democracy | Athens | July 11 – February 2
The National Gallery (50 Vasileos Konstantinou) is gearing up to launch “Democracy,” a major exhibition running from July 11 to February 2.
Turkish FM calls German authorities ‘xenophobic’ over reaction to player’s nationalist salute
The Turkish Foreign Ministry released a statement on Wednesday regarding UEFA’s disciplinary investigation against Turkish footballer Merih Demiral, who made a gesture associated with the ultra-nationalist Gray Wolves group during Euro 2024.
National fire-detecting system
Four thermal imaging microsatellites, which measure the thermal energy emitted by an object, will monitor Greece, possibly even from the summer of 2025, to identify any fire hotspots.
Who governs Mykonos?
An archaeologist responsible for the resort island of Mykonos violently beaten. A proactive surveyor conducting topographical studies on the island murdered in cold blood.
EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates
EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, highlighting Brussels’ challenge in building support for its largest trade case yet as Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation.
Wildfire breaks out in Messinia, southwestern Greece
A wildfire broke out on Wednesday in the Militsa area of Messinia, in southwestern Greece.
Avgenakis expelled from ND parliamentary group over airport assault
MP Lefteris Avgenakis has been officially expelled from the New Democracy parliamentary group after footage emerged on Wednesday showing him assaulting an airport employee.