Artists rally for expression rights
A crowd participates in a protest gathering outside the National Gallery, defending artistic freedom, following a call by the Panhellenic Federation of Spectacle and Auditory Arts (POThA) on Thursday.
Optimistic outlook for Greek tourism in 2025
The first indications from arrivals and receipts this year are particularly optimistic for tourism.
‘Nimble, dynamic’ Cyprus economy may grow 2.5% this year, IMF says
Cyprus has a “nimble and dynamic economy” that should grow about 2.5% this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, while it added that the island should resist any temptation to loosen fiscal policy.
Minister halts temporary structure at Panathenaic Stadium amid controversy
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni conducted an on-site inspection at the Panathenaic Stadium (also known as the Kallimarmaro) on Friday following media reports describing a temporary structure in front of the historic site as a “monstrosity.”
PBO: Leeway from beating tax evasion should be used for tax cuts, growth boosting
Any fiscal space created through the fight against tax evasion and the European agreement on defense spending should be directed toward policies that enhance the productive capacity of the Greek economy, such as reducing the tax burden on wage labor, according to a regular report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) published on Thursday.
Greece, Switzerland collaborate closely on migration
In the context of his two-day visit to Athens (March 26-27), Beat Jans, federal councilor and head of the Justice and Police Department of Switzerland, spoke to Kathimerini about the 40-million-euro cooperation program between the two states.
Top court judge clarifies building code roles
The head of Greece’s top administrative court defended a ruling that struck down height incentives in the country’s New Building Code, rejecting claims that the court was overstepping its role.
Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday
Clocks in Greece will be set forward by one hour, from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m., on Sunday, March 30, as the country transitions to daylight saving time.
Delphi Economy Forum 2025: Celebrating 10 years of global dialogue
This year’s Delphi Economy Forum is taking place on April 9-12 at Delphi.
Defense minister announces salary increases for Armed Forces personnel
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced on Friday that salary increases for Armed Forces personnel will range from 13% to 20%, depending on the position of responsibility.