Greece and the new era of uncertainty in 2025
2024 was a tumultuous year, with elections in the US and Europe setting the stage for major changes, and ushering in a new era of uncertainty – especially in Europe.
Greek inscription found in ruins of Byzantine monastery in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a mosaic bearing an ancient Greek phrase among the remains of a Byzantine monastery located in the southern district of the country.
Turkey’s naval build-up has Hellenic Navy considering the purchase of more ships
The announcement of the shipbuilding program by the Turkish Armed Forces and the geopolitical challenges in the wider region have prompted the Hellenic Navy to explore acquiring more ships.
Nick Kyrgios set for Davis Cup return after five-year hiatus
Greek-Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been included in Australia’s Davis Cup squad for the first time since 2019, marking his return to the competition after a prolonged absence.
Eight sentenced in 2020 death of Bulgarian football fan in Thessaloniki
The Appeals Court in Thessaloniki has closed the case surrounding the death of 28-year-old Bulgarian football fan Tosko Bozadzhiyski, who fell victim to a violent fan-related incident five years ago near the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.
Bourse index climbs to new 13-year high
Led by bank stocks, the main index climbed above the 1,500-point level for only its second time in the last few months.
‘Europeans know where hate speech and discrimination lead’
There are troubling signs of resurgent antisemitism in Europe and around the world, from attacks on Jews and harassment in public spaces to rising online hatred and more. One survey of European Jews found almost all had encountered antisemitism in the past year, while a majority sometimes hid their Jewish identity.
Greece’s eurozone entry: A historic milestone in modern economic policy
Greece’s inclusion in the eurozone in 2001, during the premiership of Costas Simitis, is, in my view, the greatest achievement in the country’s modern economic history.
Mitsotakis in Cairo for the tripartite summit
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is traveling to Cairo to participate in the 10th Tripartite Summit of Greece, Egypt and Cyprus, set to take place tomorrow, Wednesday.
Victim’s family testifies to harrowing conditions in nursing home linked to 32 deaths
Witness testimonies began Tuesday in the trial concerning the deaths of 32 elderly residents at the Agia Skepi nursing home in Hania, Crete, in 2020.