Greek rock figure Giorgos Psomopoulos dies
Giorgos Psomopoulos, musician, songwriter and longtime manager of the Greek rock band Magic De Spell, has died, the band announced in a social media post.
Europe’s new pact for the Mediterranean, its drone wall, and SAFE
A few big headlines have come out of Brussels recently, including the presentation of the EU’s new “Pact for the Mediterranean”, its executive body approving a 5-year defense road map that features plans for a “drone wall”, and the debate about Turkey’s participation in the SAFE program.
Nicosia weighs Turkish-Cypriot leader change
The election of Tufan Erhurman on Sunday as leader of the Turkish-Cypriot community is being viewed in Nicosia as a potential opportunity – though one requiring caution.
Greece, Egypt near deal on Saint Catherine’s Monastery
A major step for the historic Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai was completed with the ordination of Archbishop Symeon by Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem, as attention now turns to his enthronement and the pending agreement with Egypt on the monastery’s legal status.
Controversial amendment for monument in front of Parliament submitted
The government submitted to Parliament an amendment regulating the guarding and operation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the House on Syntagma Square.
‘It’s not our flower pots, but our power’
The setting in Syntagma Square has been pretty much the same every night for the past eight months. People gather in front of the Parliament building between Amalias Avenue and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the memorial erected for the 57 victims of Tempe train crash.
Papathanasis highlights Greece’s key role in future regional cooperation
Deputy economy and finance minister Nikos Papathanasis emphasized the importance of regional collaboration at an event marking the 35th anniversary of the European Union’s Interreg program and its 20th year of activity in Thessaloniki.
A balancing act for shipping
Greece and the Greek-owned shipping industry have an important role to play in US efforts to strengthen its energy influence internationally.
New details emerge in Fοinikounda double murder as probe widens
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a double murder at the Foinikounda campsite in Messinia, as both 22-year-old suspects were remanded in custody following their testimonies.
Tree crashes car in Thessaloniki, no injuries
A tree was uprooted on a central street in Thessaloniki, crushing a parked car, without causing injuries.