Livestock farming teetering on the brink of disaster
Greek livestock farming stands “one step before destruction” due to an 18-month sheep and goat pox disease outbreak, according to the Agriculture Ministry’s general secretary.
Student, 13, dies after choking at school in Piraeus
A 13-year-old student died on Friday morning after choking at a school in Piraeus, authorities said.
Turkey condemns Greece’s updated marine map
Turkey has reacted to Greece’s updated marine spatial planning (MSP) map on the EU MSP Platform website, calling it a “unilateral” move in violation of international law.
Dendias pays tribute to Greek military on Armed Forces Day
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias marked Armed Forces Day on Friday with a speech honoring the country’s military personnel, calling them a “stable pillar of deterrence, security and international credibility” amid a shifting geopolitical environment.
Guilfoyle named honorary president of Piraeus Propeller Club
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle has been named honorary president of the International Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Piraeus.
Athens finalizing SAFE procurement list
Greece is close to finalizing the list of defense procurement programs it will submit for funding under the European SAFE regulation, which supports joint European rearmament and industrial cooperation.
When governance undermines itself
The current situation shows that, in many countries, there is a strong causal relationship, starting from the economic, social and political reality, which destabilizes democracy.
Greek PM marks Armed Forces Day
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis marked Armed Forces Day on Friday with a message praising the country’s military personnel for their dedication and role in safeguarding national sovereignty.
Farming subsidies case witness refusal ignites Parliament uproar
A major political confrontation erupted on Thursday after Giorgos Xylouris, known as “Frapes,” refused to testify before the Parliament’s investigative committee examining alleged irregularities in agricultural subsidies.
Greece tightens penalties to curb celebratory gunfire in Crete
Authorities have announced new measures to curb “balothies” – celebratory gunfire traditionally fired to honor guests and bring good luck – as part of Operation Psiloritis, a broader crackdown on lawlessness on the southern island of Crete, following a recent fatal shooting linked to a family feud.