Uneven impact of US tariffs on exporting sectors
The impact of US tariffs this year on imports from Greece has been rather uneven among the Greek exporting sectors, a new survey by the Greek Exporters Association (SEVE) show.
Race on to repair storm damage in northwest before next onsluaght
Authorities in northwestern Greece were scrambling on Tuesday to repair or at least secure roads, bridges and infrastructure networks damaged by flooding last week, as the country’s national weather service issued a storm warning for Wednesday through Friday.
Tsipras is the troika’s ‘greatest achievement,’ Varoufakis says, responding to criticism from ex-PM
If the troika of Greece’s lenders were asked what their “greatest achievement” during the Greek austerity crisis was, “they’d say Alexis Tsipras,” the former leftist prime minister’s finance chief said on Tuesday.
Farmer unrest challenges government
The government is facing renewed pressure from farmers despite having resolved the main issue of delayed agricultural subsidy payments, sparking concern inside the Prime Minister’s Office as nationwide protests begin later this month.
‘No woman should live in fear of violence’
Gender-based violence is the number one human rights violation of women in Europe.
Trump’s 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine
Paul Stares, the director of the Center for Preventive Action and coordinator for the “Special Initiative on Securing Ukraine’s Future” at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into President Trump’s 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine, and break down what it means for Ukraine, Europe, and NATO.
Turkish authorities seek to calm Hagia Sophia concerns
Turkish authorities sought to calm concerns over images showing trucks and heavy machinery inside Hagia Sophia, asserting the activity was part of careful restoration efforts.
Alexis Tsipras’ book of memoirs sells out in hours
Alexis Tsipras’ “Ithaki” (Ithaca) sold out within just a few hours of being launched and a new batch is already being produced, publisher Gutenberg announced on Tuesday.
Taxi drivers gear up for December 2-3 strike
Taxi drivers are planning to hold a 48-hour nationwide strike on December 2 and 3, their union, POEIATA, announced Tuesday, ramping up pressure on the government over a series of industry demands.