PM invites Lebanon’s Aoun to visit Athens
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited the newly elected President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, to visit Athens in the near future in a call on Tuesday.
Severe weather to persist on Tuesday
Severe weather conditions are expected to persist across the country on Tuesday, with thunderstorms primarily affecting central and southern regions. Snowfall is anticipated in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, as well as locally in central and northern regions at lower altitudes.
A question that’s worth 18 bln euros
The government will have to climb a mountain of milestones and targets over the next 20 months, until August 2026.
Five arrested in Crete for firearm violations and reckless gunfire
Five individuals were arrested in Rethymno on the island of Crete for firearm violations, reckless gunfire, and harboring a criminal.
Athens, Riyadh strengthen strategic ties
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a significant visit to Saudi Arabia this week, strengthening ties between the two nations.
PM set to announce nominee
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce his nominee for Greece’s next president in the next couple of days.
Hellenic Caucus submits bill for permenant abolition of Cyprus arms embargo
Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus.
Inflation rebounds to 2.6% in December
Greece’s inflation rate accelerated by 2.6% in December from 2.4% in November, but eased from 3.5% in December 2023, resulting in an increase of 2.7% at average levels last year, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Byzantine monastery unearthed in Israel
Archaeologists in southern Israel have uncovered a 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery near Kiryat Gat, complete with a stunning mosaic floor and remnants of daily life.
Record year for fruit and vegetable exports
Last year is expected to have been a record one for Greek exports of fresh fruit and vegetables.