A message to two sides from the Turkish Cypriots
The Turkish Cypriots sent a loud and clear message to two recipients with Tufan Erhurman’s resounding victory: to the supporters of the status quo and to Turkey’s deeply conservative circles.
Unrelenting dilemmas
How times change! Some 10 or so years ago, former prime minister Antonis Samaras was trying to convince his counterparts in Washington and Europe’s major capitals to show an interest in significant Greek infrastructural facilities that were being put up for sale.
Experts decry ‘irreversible’ changes faced by island of Milos
The Environmental and Cultural Heritage Society (ELLET) warns unchecked hotel construction is causing “a new, irreversible alteration” to the island of Milos, accusing the Environment Ministry of leaving it “defenseless.”
Armoire au Féminin | Athens | October 30 – November 22
The Ekfrasi – Yianna Grammatopoulou Art Gallery (9A Valaoritou) presents Athens-born artist Marigo Kassi’s solo exhibition “Armoire au Féminin.”
Father arrested for giving flares to underage son during soccer match
A 49-year-old man was arrested at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium in Athens, following the Panathinaikos–Asteras Tripolis soccer match on Sunday, after he allegedly handed his underage son two flares during the game.
Tourism growth bolsters state revenue
As travel receipts from tourism increase, state revenues are also expanding.
Over 440,000 Athens bus routes canceled in 2024 due to driver shortages
According to OSY data, a shortage of bus drivers led to the cancellation of 440,457 bus routes across the Athens network in 2024, a 37% increase compared to 2023.
Parliament lifts Course of Freedom party leader’s immunity
Greek Parliament has voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoe Konstantopoulou, leader of the leftist Course of Freedom party, following a criminal complaint filed against her by the party’s 2023 election candidate, Olga Dalla.
Mitsotakis: Ochi Day celebrations show citizens reject negativity
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the Ochi Day celebrations during his speech at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Greeks travel abroad more often, opt for shorter European getaways
Greeks are traveling abroad more often, though for shorter stays, according to the latest industry data. The trend points to a growing preference for nearby destinations with easy access and short flights, a pattern dominated by European cities.