After more than a decade of crisis, Greece has finally turned a corner. The country has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies, with record tourism, rising foreign investment, and a return to investment-grade status.
A perfect Sunday dish for family and friends
The 27 Greek citizens that took part in the “Global Sumud Flotilla” and were detained by the Israelis will return Monday on a special flight, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Sunday.
Whether you’ve just stepped off a cruise or simply want to experience the city’s lively port, Piraeus has plenty to fill a rewarding day.
Some of the activists detained while trying to reach Gaza by sea have returned to their home countries to describe mistreatment at the hands of Israeli guards, claims that Israel denies.
A new dispute has emerged over the long-delayed Great Sea Interconnector, intended to link the electrical grids of Greece, Cyprus, and potentially Israel.
Greece is prepared to contribute to diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the war in Gaza and establishing a sustainable framework for governance, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in his weekly Sunday morning post on social media.
The first round of questioning of individuals allegedly involved in a value-added tax fraud network, which has so far led to 17 arrests, was completed in the early hours of Sunday, following a marathon session.
After a relatively balmy weekend with clear skies in most parts of the country, meteorologists say that a new bout of wet weather is expected to hit Greece from the west.
The early autumn opinion polls show more of the same: deep suspicion of the government and no confidence in the opposition.