European leaders seek to chart a common future at summit but all eyes are glued on Washington
Dozens of European leaders will be gingerly seeking to chart a more common future during a one-day summit in Hungary’s capital on Thursday.
Αs it turns 25, Athens metro needs ‘bold upgrade’
Twenty-five years after it was hailed as a marvel of modern engineering, the Athens metro is showing distinct signs of wear and neglect, mainly stemming from insufficient maintenance and investments.
Hatzidakis criticizes Eurogroup resolution
National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis criticized the Eurogroup resolution on the competitiveness of the European economy in the discussion held in Brussels, saying that “the resolutions we are adopting are in the right direction, but they lack ambition.
Cyprus’ tight deadline on investments
Cyprus faces an end-2024 deadline to align with the European regulation governing large foreign investments.
Development minister pushes supermarkets to highlight discounts
Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos told Real FM on Tuesday that on Monday he asked supermarkets to place a special sign on the shelves with the products that will undergo a discount, as agreed with the ministry.
Cooperation between Israel and the US is more important than a single strike
What were the reasons behind the Israeli government’s choice of a limited strike on Iran’s military facilities, and what is the “next day” in the irregular Israel-Iran war? Kathimerini contacted former Israeli deputy foreign minister and former ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon for his insights.
Election reverberations felt in Greece
In a discussion heavily influenced by the American elections, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou reflected on the broader implications for Greek-American relations and European geopolitics.
Tourist takes to Reddit about overcharging in Athens taxi ride
A tourist has taken to Reddit to ask if he was ripped off by a Greek taxi driver who charged him 160 euros for a ride from Athens Airport to Piraeus.
Man fatally shot in Kypseli
A man of Turkish descent was fatally shot Tuesday in Athens’ Kypseli district.
Laws are void without resolve
Legislation prohibiting the sale of alcohol and tobacco products to minors is a typical example of laws that have been passed and never properly implemented.