Tsipras congratulates Pierrakakis on election to presidency of Eurogroup
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras has congratulated Kyriakos Pierrakakis on his election to the presidency of the Eurogroup.
Bulgarian MPs approve government resignation, snap election looks likely
Bulgarian lawmakers have formally approved the resignation of the country’s minority government, a day after it bowed to mass street protests and said it would quit, paving the way for talks on forming a new coalition or most likely a snap election.
Prosecutor orders urgent probe into witness’s refusal to testify in OPEKEPE inquiry
An Athens prosecutor has ordered an urgent preliminary investigation following the refusal of witness Giorgos Xylouris to respond to questions posed by MPs during his appearance before the parliamentary investigative committee examining the disgraced farm payment agency OPEKEPE.
Domestic worker arrested for theft of jewelry
Police have arrested a 54-year-old domestic worker on suspicion of stealing valuable jewelry from a residence in the Athens suburb of Nea Ionia.
Greek comedian Nikos Pantelis brings ‘Greek Abroad’ to New York
Greek stand-up comedian Nikos Pantelis will perform his solo show “Greek Abroad” for the first time in New York on Friday at the Melrose Penthouse (36-08 33rd St) in Long Island City, The National Herald reports.
Investors to take on historic Tatoi Estate buildings
The Culture Ministry, through the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations, has announced an international tender for the long-term concession of 24 buildings – apart from the museums – at the historic Tatoi Estate to a private operator.
Greece’s public sector union calls Dec 16 strike as budget vote nears
Greece’s public sector union ADEDY on Friday announced a 24-hour nationwide strike for December 16, the day Parliament is scheduled to vote on the 2026 state budget, while expressing full solidarity with farmers staging nationwide protests.
Greece urged to quickly request US approval for F-16 upgrades
Time is tightening for Greece to request US approval to upgrade its F-16 Block 50 fighters, officials told Kathimerini, warning that Athens must send its letter of request soon if it wants the program to follow directly after the upgrade of 82 F-16 Block 52s to Viper.
Turkey says no change in Russian S-400s amid US talks on F-35s
Turkey and the United States are discussing the US sanctions and obstacles to Ankara rejoining the F-35 jet program but nothing has changed with respect to its possession of Russian S-400 air defenses, the Defense Ministry said on Friday.
PM invites protesting farmers to talks
As farmers protesting delayed aid payments staged a blockade at Thessaloniki port in northern Greece, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday invited them for dialogue to resolve the impasse.