Turkey working to accelerate Eurofighter jets buy, official says
Turkey has been conducting technical works aimed at accelerating its planned purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, a Defense Ministry official said on Thursday.
Four ex-regional officials convicted over 2020 Thessaly floods
A court in Larissa, Central Greece, on Thursday convicted four former regional authority officials for contributing to the devastating floods caused by the Ianos cyclone in September 2020, upholding accusations that they failed to carry out essential preventive work that could have stemmed the extent of the damage.
Building restrictions: Progress or pitfall?
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ recent announcement to restrict construction outside zoning areas has sparked mixed reactions.
Ensuring sustainability in tourism’s ‘landmark year’
Top thinkers, leaders from the political and business world, and individuals with innovative ideas and influence in the hospitality industry presented their views on how to redefine the future of Greek tourism in a two-day Reimagine Tourism in Greece conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, organized by Kathimerini and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). On the…
Triple bomb threat puts authorities in Athens on alert
Service on the Athens metro was thrown into upheaval and a courthouse was evacuated on Thursday following an early morning bomb threat that was emailed to authorities.
Jailed Golden Dawn neo-Nazi makes fresh release bid
Former Golden Dawn deputy leader Ilias Kasidiaris is making another bid for early release from prison, awaiting the decision on his second request for conditional release.
Ankara hardens stance before Athens talks
As Greece and Turkey prepare for a pivotal round of talks on November 7, Ankara is pressing for broader discussions, including issues of sovereignty, territorial waters, airspace, the demilitarization of islands, and the control of certain geographical formations.
Greeks spend $18 bln on new gas ships since 2021
Greek shipowners have spent an unprecedented $18 billion on newbuild gas vessels since 2021 as companies diversify their portfolios away from traditional tanker, bulker and container asset classes, according to new research published on Wednesday by VesselsValue, the data intelligence arm of maritime data and freight management solutions provider Veson Nautical.
PM pushing for EU action on migration in Brussels
The European Council summit kicks off in Brussels on Thursday, with migration taking center stage. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives with modest expectations but is determined to press for urgent progress on key issues.
EX-PM Samaras slams government over stance on Turkey
Former prime minister Antonis Samaras accused the government of his New Democracy successor of taking too soft a stance towards Turkey, saying that “when ‘calm waters’ lead to the silent acceptance of fait accomplis, it always brings great storms.”