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.
Vasilikos gas project needs more money
The ambitious Vasilikos gas terminal project in Cyprus is facing financial and logistical hurdles.
World’s largest iceberg runs aground
After months of drifting, the world’s largest iceberg has come to a halt near the island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic Ocean.