Some rain, at last
Clouds swirl over Bourtzi Castle in Nafplio, in the Peloponnese, on Wednesday. The autumnal weather of the past couple of days is expected to continue through the weekend, bringing much-welcome rain to many parts of the country.
Power outages cause commuter chaos in Athens
Power outages in many parts of the Greek capital on Thursday morning threw streets and public transportation into chaos, causing delays for thousands of commuters.
Free surgery program green-lighted in parliament
Parliament passed a key healthcare reform bill on Wednesday spearheaded by Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, which includes the launch of a free afternoon surgery program.
Military to enhance air defense shield
Amid heightened regional tensions and increased migration flows, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to outline sweeping reforms for the Hellenic Armed Forces in a briefing to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Thursday.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis hails Trump announcement of Marco Rubio as foreign affairs chief
US Congressman Gus Bilirakis on Wednesday hailed president-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to appoint Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, saying that he is “particularly encouraged by what Senator Rubio’s appointment will mean for US interests and alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean.”
Recovery Fund project implementation at 90%
Information Society SA Chief Executive Stavros Asthenidis told journalists that “90% of the digital projects of the Recovery Fund will be completed successfully,” adding that “any projects that do not have a contract by March 2025 will be very difficult to implement within the framework of the Recovery Fund.”
Hatzidakis: Our chance to become energy exporters
The progress Greece has made in the green energy transition will allow it to become an exporter of energy, instead of an importer, National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Wednesday.
Development ministry announces list of 523 products with reduced prices
The Development Ministry has announced a new list of 523 products with reduced prices ranging from 5% to 24%.
Temu draws ire over Cyprus slogan
Chinese online shopping platform Temu is drawing criticism for selling a T-shirt with a slogan referencing the Cyprus issue.
New law tο allow people on disability pension to work, Kerameus Stated
A regulation included in a Health Ministry bill allows people with disabilities to work after going on a pension, Labor and Social Security Minister Niki Kerameus said on Tuesday in Parliament.