Mykonos’ new urban plan sparks outcry from locals
In a presentation that sparked local controversy, the Environment Ministry revealed a new urban development plan for Mykonos, aimed at managing the island’s growth and limiting overdevelopment.
Beijing Olympic experience exhibition opens in Athens
The opening of an exhibition on the experience of the double Olympic organization of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in Beijing was held on Monday evening at the Serafion of the City of Athens.
Trump election a happy day for Putin, says expert
The return of Donald Trump to the White House signals the end of an era in the post-war geopolitical landscape, Robert D. Kaplan tells Kathimerini.
Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag with 2nd group returned
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s program to screen asylum seekers outside of European Union borders in Albania hit another snag when a court in Rome refused to rule on a formal request to detain seven migrants transferred to the Balkan nation last week.
Stormy weather reaches Greece
A long-awaited wintry weather reached Greece on Tuesday with storms and a drop of temperature affecting particularly western, central and southern regions.
Rural hospitals in peril amid staffing gaps
Public hospitals in Greece are grappling with severe staffing shortages, with some facilities in rural areas operating with over 50% of nursing positions unfilled, according to data from the Panhellenic Federation of Nursing Staff (PASONOP).
Remembering the rich and varied legacy of Yiannis Boutaris
Where do you start remembering a man as gifted, accomplished and active as Yiannis Boutaris? With his work as a winemaker? Or as a wildlife conservationist? For his term as mayor of Thessaloniki?
NTUA facing security dilemma after arson attack
The prestigious National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) was rocked by a fiery attack as masked arsonists targeted its administration building late Friday night.
Oil and shipping magnate Vardis Vardinogiannis dies
Greek billionaire oil and shipping businessman, Vardis Vardinogiannis, has died, aged 91, his family announced on Tuesday.
Fidan: Dialogue ongoing despite disagreements
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has acknowledged the differing views between Greece and Turkey but emphasized that these differences have not impeded diplomatic discussions.