“Whoever disregards their history is like a tree that severs its own roots,” Archbishop Makarios of Australia said at an event marking the first anniversary of a “living museum” dedicated to the stories of Greek immigrants.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday defended his government’s policy toward Turkey during a parliamentary debate on foreign affairs, stating that it seeks to reduce tensions while safeguarding Greek sovereignty.
Parliament on Thursday ratified a controversial Labor Ministry bill that critics say paves the way for a 13-hour workday. The legislation was passed by the government majority with 158 votes in the 300-seat House.
Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis today as we dig into a story that has highlighted how a state fund in Turkey has become one of the country’s largest business holdings, controlling over 1,000 companies. This raises the question: Is this asset grab politically-motivated?
The Competition Commission has identified inefficiencies and potential distortions in Greece’s coastal shipping market that warrant further investigation, it announced Thursday with the release of its interim report on the sector.
Germany has agreed to negotiate with Turkey over potential deliveries of Eurofighter jets, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Buses and trolleys in the Greek capital operated fewer routes last year, as both the total number of trips and vehicle kilometers traveled declined compared to the previous year, even though passenger traffic increased.
Migrant arrivals continue at Crete, with four vessels carrying more than 114 people located off the island’s coast since Wednesday.
The government is moving quickly to pass an amendment to clarify responsibilities for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, set to be brought in Parliament next Tuesday.
Greece has become “ungovernable,” former deputy prime minister and PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos has warned, citing what he called a deep crisis of confidence in the country’s institutions, democracy and political system.