Greece president vote inconclusive after first round
The Greek parliament has failed to elect a new president in the first of four rounds of voting.
President leads tributes to late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania
The late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania “opposed intolerance and religious fanaticism” and advocated “mutual understanding, dialogue, brotherhood and the peaceful coexistence of peoples,” President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has said in a tribute.
Health, AI and the private sector in Greece
Greece is poised to become a regional and European leader in the health and life sciences sector by the end of this decade.
Franz Schubert Tribute | Thessaloniki | February 10
The Thessaloniki Concert Hall (25is Martiou) will host a tribute to the music of Franz Schubert on February 10.
Foreign minister planning Syria visit
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is reportedly planning visits to Syria, Israel and the West Bank in an effort to strengthen Athens’ diplomatic ties and regional influence.
Late archbishop left indelible mark on Albania, PM says
The late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania made an invaluable contribution to Orthodoxy and has left an indelible mark not only on Albania “but in every corner of the earth where Hellenism lives and breathes,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said in a tribute.
Parliament opens presidential vote
Lawmakers begin voting on Saturday to elect the country’s next president, with the governing New Democracy party nominating Konstantinos Tasoulas.
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania dies
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who had been hospitalized at Evangelismos hospital in Athens since earlier this month, has died at the age of 95.
Disposable incomes grew by 7.3% last summer
The disposable income of Greek households increased at a faster rate than consumer spending in the third quarter of 2024 for the first time in a year.
From Athens to Warsaw, cities push for bigger say in EU projects
The mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, participated in the 14th Direct Dialogue between the mayors of European capitals and the European Commission on Friday in Warsaw, advocating for an enhanced role of cities in managing EU funds.