Air traffic controllers to join 24-hour strike on April 9
The union representing Greek air traffic controllers has announced it will participate in a 24-hour strike called by public-sector employee federation ADEDY on April 9.
The wider meaning of the Signal affair
If civilization survives and there are historians in the future, they will be able to analyze the Signalgate scandal as a microcosm of the era which began with Donald Trump’s second presidency in the United States.
Greece issues weather alert for Cyclades
Greece’s 112 emergency system issued a warning Monday for the Cyclades as severe storms are expected to hit eastern regions through Wednesday. Officials urged caution in travel.
Completion of Thessaloniki mosque restoration set for 2026
Thessaloniki’s historic Hamza Bey Mosque, known to locals as the Alkazar, is set to be handed over to the city early next year 2026, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has said during an inspection of its restoration works.
Sammy Baloji | Athens | April 3 – November 2
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens (Kallirois & Frantzis) presents “Echoes of History, Shadows of Progress,” the first solo exhibition in Greece by internationally acclaimed visual artist Sammy Baloji.
Metlen deal with Iveco on Defense Ministry program
Athens-listed group Metlen announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), establishing an exclusive partnership for their joint participation in a Greek state procurement program for military vehicles for the army, navy, and air force.
Defense dominates agenda amid political and economic tension
Defense will take center stage this week, both domestically and internationally.
Greece and US officials discuss Chevron’s interest in offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks
Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou spoke by phone with US Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council Doug Burgum on Sunday afternoon to discuss Chevron’s interest in Greek offshore hydrocarbon exploration blocks.
Alpha Bank acquires Axia Ventures
Alpha Services and Holdings, the parent company of Alpha Bank, announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with the founders and major shareholders of AXIA Ventures Group to acquire the entire company – or at least 95% of its existing share capital.
Church of Greece planning to launch digital bank
The Church of Greece is preparing to file an application for a banking license, aiming to establish its own digital bank within the coming months.