Holiday home frenzy observed on Crete
The large increase in foreigners’ interest in purchasing holiday homes is now also fueling the construction of new homes on Crete.
Scottish fans donate to Greek children’s charity
A donation of £5,000 will be made to Floga, an association of parents of children with neoplastic disease, by Scottish soccer fans visiting Athens for their national team’s upcoming match against Greece.
Dispute over metro tunnel delays Line 4 completion
A dispute between Hellenic Metro and the consortium building Athens Metro Line 4 has pushed the project’s completion from 2029 to 2032.
Athens households struggle with energy inefficiency
A recent study on 45 vulnerable households in Athens has revealed alarming findings regarding energy inefficiency. Homes in the city are often overheated in summer and freezing in winter due to inadequate insulation and rising energy costs.
Erdogan’s fragile dreams
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visions have no limits. From the “borders of our heart,” which stretch far beyond Turkey’s frontiers, to the demand for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Turkey’s president expresses his desires as if this is enough to secure the grandiose results that he believes he deserves.
Imamoglu, the detained Istanbul mayor seen as Erdogan’s key rival
Turkey detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday on charges such as graft and aiding a terrorist group, a step the main opposition party criticised as a “coup attempt against the next president.”
Pierrakakis and Stournaras see eye to eye on fiscal policy
The government and the Bank of Greece (BoG) share a common understanding about the future of the Greek economy, according to National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras, following their meeting on Tuesday.
Spotlight on ex-minister over Tempe role
The Greek Parliament’s investigative committee into the 2023 Tempe rail disaster began its work on Tuesday, focusing on the potential misconduct of the former deputy minister to the prime minister, Christos Triantopoulos.
Turkey detains Erdogan’s main rival on array of charges
Turkish authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival on Wednesday on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group, in what the main opposition party called “a coup attempt against our next president.”
A race for three
There are three dimensions to the recent government reshuffle. The first, is the prime minister’s effort for a restart following the Tempe tragedy, with an emphasis on engaging the ruling party’s new generation.