All eyes on Greece’s presidential nomination
The dominant political issue this week will be the government’s nomination for the next President of the Hellenic Republic, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made his decision on the nominee.
Alex Michelsen upsets Tsitsipas at the Australian Open and thanks his Mom
Alex Michelsen produced the biggest win so far of his fledgling career to upset 2023 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round of the Australian Open, and he knew instinctively where credit was due.
It’s now or never: The renewed push to find the missing in Cyprus
Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition and Politico’s Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the renewed push to locate and identify the remains of 951 missing Greek and Turkish Cypriots, an issue that remains an open wound for all Cypriots.
Severe weather grips Greece with snow, storms, and temperature plunge
Greece is currently facing a severe weather front that is expected to persist throughout the day, bringing significant disruptions and dangerous conditions.
Greece and UK close to marbles deal
Greece and the British Museum are reportedly nearing a crucial agreement for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles, with a potential resolution anticipated as soon as 2025.
Insurers decry inflated hospital bills
Greek health insurers report significant financial losses due to inflated charges by private hospitals, despite sharp increases in premiums.
Cyprus targets more tourism markets
Cyprus will be technically ready to join the Schengen area within 2025, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides told a conference.
Youngster Kostoulas turns things around for Olympiakos
Olympiakos has extended its lead at the top of the Super League table through its come-from-behind win over Aris.
‘Trump is the best president in economics’
Revenues fall when taxes increase and extended tax cuts lead to lower revenues. This delicate balance between the two tax extremes and the ideal tax rate that maximizes government revenue is described in the famous theorem known as the “Laffer curve” by Ronald Reagan’s chief economic adviser, Dr Arthur Laffer.
Riding scooters in Athens
Electric scooters are back in force, but safety concerns and the sight of abandoned shared vehicles on sidewalks and crosswalks are causing growing concern.