The institutional deficit
An important factor in the success of the January 26 mass rallies around Greece demanding justice over the deadly train collision in Tempe in 2023 is that citizens do not trust institutions.
Piraeus is champion in property price growth
The greater Piraeus area posted the biggest increase with 84% between 2019 and 2024.
Over 7,700 earthquakes hit Santorini as Israel prepares for potential tsunami
Santorini is at heightened risk of landslides due to ongoing seismic activity, while Israel prepares for a potential tsunami triggered by the tremors in Greece.
Paris seeks to allay Greek concerns on missile sale to Turkey
Paris is seeking to allay Athens’ concerns about the possible sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey, following the public debate that was sparked when negotiations between missiles-manufacturer MBDA and Ankara were made public as well as the public intervention of Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.
Rights groups call for criminal charges over Pylos shipwreck
Rights groups are demanding criminal charges be brought against members of the Hellenic Coast Guard over a deadly 2023 migrant shipwreck, after the ombudsman released a report noting “clear indications” that officers had overlooked the danger posed by the boat that sank.
Murder suspect wanted by Interpol arrested in Thessaloniki
A 41-year-old Turkish man wanted for murder was arrested in Thessaloniki on Wednesday.
Declaration of an open process for the selection of a contractor for the construction of the project: «Energy upgrading, Modernization, Improvement and Renovation of Health Center of Tzermiado»
Τhe independent operational unit of the Growthfund namely the Project Preparation Facility (PPF) unit was appointed by the Governmental Committee of Projects of Strategic Importance of Law 4799/2021, to mature, execute the tender process, and supervise the implementation phase of the project “Reform of the Primary Health Care System, sub1&2 Upgrading Infrastructure Facilities of PHC…
Turkey’s growing power pollution a sign of things to come
Turkey surpassed Germany as Europe’s top polluter from fossil fuel power production for the first time in 2024, marking an important shift in Europe’s main polluting hubs away from traditional industrial centers to its fringes.
Greece’s rail network density lowest in EU, Eurostat reports
Greece’s rail network ranks as the least dense in the European Union, with just 14 meters of track per square kilometer, according to Eurostat data released on Thursday.
Kosovo feels the pain of EU sanctions as election looms
While the EU has not released a list of affected programs, two sources, including a senior diplomat, told Reuters more than a dozen projects totaling at least €150 million have stalled in Kosovo following EU curbs