Ancient Amphipolis: Digging into life at the acropolis
Classical archaeology professor Dimitris Damaskos talks about some of the most recent big finds made at the archaeological site in Eastern Macedonia.
Papathanasis: Greece enters ‘new chapter’ with ExxonMobil offshore drilling deal
Deputy Economy and Finance Minister Nikos Papathanasis said on Friday that Greece is entering “a new chapter of responsibility and opportunity” following its agreement with ExxonMobil for offshore drilling.
UAE envoy says aid to Gaza will be scaled up, Cyprus is key route
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to increase aid deliveries into Gaza, an envoy has said, saying a sea corridor from Cyprus was essential alongside land and air access.
Police officer’s €600,000 bank trail leads to major narcotics bust
Police dismantled a major drug network, arresting 11 people, including a police officer, and charging 51 in total.
Housing program marred by fraud attempts
The Ministry of Social Cohesion uncovered widespread fraud attempts in two major housing and demographic support programs, prompting the revocation of thousands of applications, according to ministry data.
Greece deploys special police units to Roma settlements to curb crime
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announced that the deployment of special police units to Roma settlements across Greece will take effect on Saturday.
A ‘new juncture’ in the Kurdish peace process?
Lisel Hintz, assistant professor of international relations at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and an expert on Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent remarks about a “new juncture” in the Kurdish peace process, and his suggestion that he may be open to allowing jailed PKK leader Abdullah…
Former PM Tsipras to present memoir ‘Ithaki’ on Dec 3
Former prime minister and SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras will present his new book, “Ithaki” (Ithaca), on December 3 at the Pallas Theater in Athens, in an event organized by his publisher, Gutenberg. The book, priced at 28 euros, will be released on November 24.
Greece signs first long term LNG supply deal with US
Greece has signed a deal to import 0.7 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas per year starting in 2030, its first long-term gas supply deal with the United States, which seeks to replace Russian gas inflows into Europe.
ONEX CEO highlights Greece’s energy role, plans integrated shipbuilding and LNG hub
Panos Xenokostas, president and CEO of ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group, highlighted Greece’s growing role in global energy at the 6th P-TEC summit at the Zappeio Hall.