Assessing Greece’s new political landscape
Political parties are assessing the new landscape following the recent significant developments across the political spectrum.
Popular TV chef Vefa Alexiadou dies
The renowned TV chef Vefa Alexiadou, affectionately known as Greece’s “national chef,” passed away at the age of 91 in a Thessaloniki hospital, as announced on Monday.
Syntagma Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony set for Thursday
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Athens’ Syntagma Square will take place this Thursday, signaling the start of a series of events throughout the city.
Returnees note hurdles
A recent survey of 602 Greeks who returned home after living abroad highlights systemic hurdles hindering Greece’s progress.
Magazine publisher Antonis Liberis dies
Greek publisher Antonis Liberis, a prominent player in the country’s media in the 1980s and 1990, has died, aged 71, it was announced on Monday.
Supermarket sector shrinks to 40 chains
Back in 1999, there were 100 supermarket chains operating in Greece, but today their number has fallen below 40 in this market of 12 billion euros per annum.
Nicosia keeping its eye on NATO prize
President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus reportedly presented his strategic vision and the theoretical and practical aspects of the potential future integration of Cyprus into NATO during his recent meeting with US President Joe Biden.
PM congratulates Sokratis Famellos, SYRIZA’s new leader
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a phone call on Monday with Sokratis Famellos, who was elected president of SYRIZA on Sunday.
A political storm in the shallows?
Finance Minister and New Democracy Vice President Kostis Hatzidakis recently said that political turbulence just as the economy is making such progress would be like a shipwreck at port.
Romania hard-right candidate, centre-right leader head for presidential run-off vote
A Romanian hard-right NATO critic and centre-right opposition party leader will likely face each other in a Dec. 8 presidential run-off vote, results showed, in an unexpected outcome that threatens Romania’s staunchly pro-Ukraine stance.