Top court ruling seen as pivotal to island character
In a decision that will determine the fate of the traditional character of many Aegean islands, Greece’s top annulment court is set to decide on Tuesday on the building limits on Amorgos.
Remote exams due to student occupations
Remote exams will be organized at institutions of higher education where it is not possible to take them in person due to student occupations, according to a decision taking at a meeting on Monday of university rectors.
80-year old arrested for art forgery, fraud
An 80-year-old man was arrested for art forgery and fraud, police said on Tuesday.
Sokratis Sinopoulos Quartet | Athens | February 9
The B&E Goulandris Foundation’s (goulandris.gr) Jazz at the Museum series of concerts continues with Sokratis Sinopoulos Quartet’s “Dawn at the Mediterranean” on February 9 at the foundation’s modern art museum in Pangrati.
Golden Visa threshold to be raised
The government is going to increase the 250,000-euro threshold for realty investment with the aim of obtaining a five-year residence permit, known as a Golden Visa, in the near future.
UN envoy says Colombia experience may help efforts in restarting Cyprus talks
A United Nations official said on Tuesday that her experience in negotiating an end to decades of conflict in her native Colombia may help her as she seeks to rekindle talks over Cyprus’ ethnic division.
Albania’s top court allows Italy migrant pact
Albania’s top court gave the green light on Monday to a deal letting Italy build migrant processing centers on Albanian territory, a scheme that has faced criticism from opposition and rights groups.
Greece, Turkey: Power in the air and at sea
US approval of the sale to Greece of up to 40 F-35 fighters as a counterweight to the procurement of F-16 aircraft and upgrade kits to Turkey rekindles the debate about the balance of forces in the Aegean. Kathimerini presents the Greek-Turkish balance of power in some crucial weapons systems.
Russia’s attempts to split the Orthodox Church in Africa
Prof. George Demacopoulos joins Thanos Davelis to explore why Russia is trying to undermine the Patriarch of Alexandria and split the Orthodox Church in Africa, and explain why this should be viewed as part of a larger Russian project whereby Russia’s President Vladimir Putin uses the church to advance his own global ambitions.
Government calls for talks as farmers step up protest action
With farmers across Greece planning more rallies and motorcades that disrupt traffic on major highways and thoroughfares in protest at rising production and operating costs, the government on Tuesday vowed to address their concerns and called for dialogue.