Crete-Cyprus power linkup going nowhere
The electrical interconnection project is at zero point. The ships that had been chartered to conduct surveys have returned to their bases in other countries.
More than 30 nations to participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
Military officials from more than 30 nations will take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine, a French military official said Monday.
Ombudsman urges closure of Athens homeless center
The Greek Ombudsman has recommended the immediate closure of Athens’ municipal homeless shelter, following an inspection by experts, who found an infestation of bedbugs, rats and other pests, along with serious problems with sanitation standards and accessibility for people with mobility problems, with security, and with access to nursing and psychological support services.
Trump shares article with Greek-Cypriot ministers discussing importance of IMEC corridor
In a post on the Truth Social platform, US President Donals Trump shared a Breitbart News article where two deputy ministers from Greece and Cyprus discussed the strategic value of the proposed India-Middle East–Europe (IMEC) corridor during a panel discussion last week.
Electronic health file ready for preliminary launch
An electronic health file that will serve as an easier, safer and more reliable way for doctors to get their patients’ medical histories is going online on Tuesday, albeit in preliminary form, as the platform is not expected to be fully operational until the end of the year.
Turkish ambassador hails ‘positive climate’
Turkish Ambassador to Greece Cagatay Erciyes conveyed Ankara’s desire to “maintain and strengthen” the positive momentum in ties between the two countries, saying that the expected talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a meeting of the High-Level Cooperation Council in Ankara, expected to take place in the…
Development Ministry to increase inspections in retail
The Development Ministry will carry out stricter inspections in the retail market as of March 17 so as to protect consumers from misleading discounts, Minister Takis Theodorikakos stated on Monday speaking on Skai TV.
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Radical reshuffle or mere recycling?
The announcement of the new, reshuffled, cabinet will be made either Friday or the beginning of next week, in any case after Thursday’s swearing-in of the new president of the republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.
Inflation eased to 2.5% in February
Greece’s consumer price index fell to 2.5% in February on an annual basis, with prices easing slightly compared to January, according to data released on Monday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).