PKK leader Ocalan’s call for peace between Turkey and the Kurds
Last week Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, called on the movement to lay down its arms and dissolve.
Tanks not cars: how a pivot to defence could help Germany’s economy
German defence companies seeking more capacity as Europe prepares to raise military spending are eyeing the ailing car industry, the first sign of a shift that could help revive the continent’s biggest economy after two years of contraction.
Two dead after taxi smashes into light pole in Athens
Two people died when a taxi rammed into a light pole while moving on Pireos Avenue in central Athens on Tuesday night.
Government in uphill battle to change political climate
The government faces mounting challenges in shifting the country’s political climate following large-scale protests and growing opposition pressure.
Hooligan role in demo violence under scrutiny
Police are investigating the role of soccer hooligans in violent clashes during mass protests to mark the second anniversary of the deadly Tempe train disaster last Friday in central Athens.
PASOK, SYRIZA in deep talks over no-confidence motion
Intense negotiations between socialist PASOK, the main opposition party, and leftist SYRIZA over a no-confidence motion against the government have yet to yield a final agreement.
Factbox: Airlines cautiously return to Middle East
Some global airlines have started lifting suspensions on flights to and from Middle East after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in January.
Turkey’s growing defense industry deepening ties with European powers
Turkey’s rapidly growing defense industry is deepening its ties with major European nations, leveraging geopolitical shifts driven by US policies under Donald Trump.
EmTech conference returns to Athens this week
EmTech Europe, MIT Technology Review’s flagship conference, returns to Athens on Wednesday and Thursday, in collaboration with Kathimerini.
Cyprus economic growth in 2024 estimated at 3.4%
According to the first estimate for the year 2024 by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat), the growth rate of the island’s economy in 2024 was positive and is estimated at 3.4% in real terms.