Papandreou to attend Beijing military parade
Former prime minister George Papandreou will visit Beijing to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, following an official invitation from the Chinese government.
EU foreign policy chief: Turkey-Libya maritime deal violates rights of third countries
The Turkey-Libya Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean violates the sovereign rights of third countries, the European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.
Cyprus steps up desalination as worsening droughts parch the island
Cyprus has always lived with drought, but climate change has turned dry spells into a permanent challenge and authorities are increasingly turning to desalination to meet rising water needs.
Plevris warns migrants of ‘prison or return’ under new law
Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said during a speech to Parliament that under the new migration bill, migrants who are not entitled to asylum will face either voluntary return or detention.
Erdogan slams US decision to revoke Palestinian visas ahead of UN meeting
Turkish President Recep Erdogan said the United States should urgently revise its decision to revoke the visas of Palestinian officials and bar them from attending a gathering of world leaders at the United Nations this month in New York.
1.3 mln citizens have obtained Personal Number, minister says
Over 1.3 million citizens have already obtained the Personal Number, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou has said.
A fresh beginning for a much-loved Zografou landmark
A 9.2-million-euro project to redevelop the grounds of the historic Villa Zografou is under way after an agreement was signed between the Attica Region and the Municipality of Zografou.
Eurostat: Greek inflation eased to 3.1% in August
Grece’s inflation reduced considerably its gap with the eurozone average in August, per the flash estimate that Eurostat issued on Tuesday.
Turkey’s arms boom a headache for Greece
Turkey’s rapidly expanding defense industry poses mounting challenges for Greece, both militarily and diplomatically, highlighting Athens’ struggle to revive its own neglected defense sector.
The man behind the verse: A new look at Cavafy
Constantine Cavafy, the Greek poet whose work not only charted a new path for Greek poetry, but also inspired countless readers around the world is back in the spotlight thanks to the publication of his first biography in roughly 50 years.