Big Brother for public works
A new bill by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance provides for the creation of a Register for Recording and Monitoring Maintenance and Operation Expenditures of the Public Investments Program (PIP).
From TikTok to Edi Rama: European elections heat up in Greece
With European elections on the horizon, Greek political leaders are not only hitting the road to campaign across the country, but are also increasingly leaning into social media platforms in their search for voters.
Economists in KEFiM poll agree with government’s decision to slash bank charges
Approximately nine out of ten members of the Greek Economic Experts Panel agree with the government’s decision to slash bank charges on electronic transactions and POS.
Forty-two migrants rescued off Crete Island, ongoing search for 3 more
Some 42 migrants were rescued 27 miles southwest of Crete island in the early hours of Thursday, while there is an ongoing search and rescue operation for three more.
PM: Greece will not ratify memorandums until Skopje complies with Prespa deal
The Greek government will not submit for ratification the three cooperation memorandums signed with North Macedonia over issues such as its EU accession process until Skopje fully complies with the Prespa Agreement signed in 2018, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday.
Members of US Congress to be honored in AHEPA’s 46th Biennial Congressional Banquet
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will honor a number of US Congress members at its 46th Biennial Congressional Banquet, held at the Mayflower Hotel, in Washington DC, on May 22.
Dozens of US lawmakers seek accountability from Turkey over Sheridan Circle violence
More than 70 members of the US Congress have signed a letter to the Biden administration urging it to hold Turkey accountable for the violence that erupted in Washington DC in 2017 when members of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail attacked protesters, Al-Monitor reported on Wednesday.
Nine Egyptians to stand trial over deadly shipwreck
Almost a year after the deadly shipwreck some 80 km southwest of the town of Pylos in southern Greece, nine Egyptians will stand trial Tuesday before a criminal appeal court in Kalamata.
Brussels sees growth at 2.2%
The European Commission calculates Greece’s growth at 2.2% in its spring forecasts for this year and 2.3% for 2025.
Dendias rejects report on ‘secret’ arms transfers to Ukraine
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias dismissed a media report on Thursday claiming that Greece is secretly sending 250 containers of armaments to Ukraine.