Oil drives inflation in Cyprus
Recent geopolitical tensions, mainly due to the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as other pressures in the region, have pushed oil and food prices higher in Cyprus,.
Tenders proceed for two major freight centers
The tender procedures for the two large freight centers of Athens and Thessaloniki, with a total estimated value of 450-500 million euros, are progressing.
Something like feathers grew on a 247-million-year-old reptile
German paleontologists have discovered a 247-million-year-old fossil of a reptile with a bizarre row of plumes sprouting from its back. The elaborate display is a paradox of evolution.
A catch 22 for Syria’s Kurds?
Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent covering major stories on the Middle East and North Africa, joins Thanos Davelis today as we look at ongoing US and Turkish efforts to push for the Syrian Kurds’ full integration into the Syrian government, and break down how recent sectarian violence could impact these talks.
Conference League: AEK’s slim win, Aris’ narrow loss
AEK scored Greece’s first victory in Europe on Thursday, beating Hapoel Be’er Sheva for the Conference League qualifiers.
The water challenge
Dealing with major challenges and threats, threats that extend beyond a regular government term, is no easy matter.
A Samaras party
Former prime minister Antonis Samaras is seriously considering moving forward with the creation of a new political entity that will faithfully express his most conservative views on social issues and his toughest positions on the so-called national ones.
ATHEX: Cautious step higher for bourse index
The main index of the local bourse showed on Thursday it is not yet ready to clear the 2,000-point bar.
Greece raises concerns at UNSC over past OIC statements
During a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on cooperation between the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Greece expressed concerns about certain past positions and statements issued by the OIC.
Turkey: When domestic politics intervene
Turkey in 2025 is an instructive example about how to derail a macro-economic stabilization program that was starting to take root.