Parliament refers Triantopoulos to judiciary over handling of Tempe disaster site
The plenary session of the Parliament voted in favor of referring the case of former deputy minister to the prime minister Christos Triantopoulos, to the judiciary.
Masterpieces Of The 20th Century | Athens | April 16
Michalis Glynidakis, joined by five soloist musicians and three vocalists, will take the stage at Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou Street) on April 16 to present a tribute to timeless masterpieces.
Bomb explodes at Hellenic Train offices in central Athens
A bomb exploded on Friday evening at the offices of Hellenic Train in central Athens.
Turkey lays claim to a role of stability for Europe, Syria and global trade
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday sought to position his country as a point of stability in an increasingly tumultuous world, saying Turkey was essential for European security and able to span geopolitical divisions over Ukraine, Syria and US tariffs that have sparked a global trade war.
Greece defines coordinates for hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete
The Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou, has signed a ministerial decision defining the precise coordinates for the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in the marine zones “South Crete 1” and “South Crete 2.”
Netanyahu briefs Mitsotakis on Washington trip
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a phone conversation on Friday with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tempe victims’ families present research pointing to illegal cargo as cause of fireball
Research presented at a press conference Friday by experts representing the Tempe Victims Association indicates that the freight train involved in the Tempe collision was carrying illegal flammable materials.
Gov’t in talks to buy two Bergamini frigates from Italy, Dendias says
The government is in talks to buy two used Bergamini-class frigates from Italy, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has told the Delphi Economic Forum.
Council of State reviews appeals against law on private universities
Greece’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, is currently reviewing appeals against the 2024 law that allows for the establishment of private universities.
Left parties demand answers over ‘Truth Team’ report
Opposition parties SYRIZA and New Left have attacked ruling New Democracy over a report alleging that key figures within its communications apparatus have been employed for years by a private company with close ties to the governing party.