He worked the land; the others worked the system
Grandpa Nikolas would fume at the mere mention of farming subsidies. It was the 1980s, when European funds began flowing freely – intended to reform the agriculture sector.
Fabianos Rouggeris, the artichoke man of Tinos
Working almost entirely on his own, Fabianos Rouggeris tends to his fields, supplying Tinos with delicious produce and earning credit for reviving the local cultivation of the plant known as the wild artichoke.
French defense tech startup Alta Ares lands in Greece to expand European presence
French defense tech startup Alta Ares is expanding its European footprint by establishing a presence in Greece, aiming to tap into the Balkan market and deepen partnerships in Southeastern Europe.
Syntagma metro station closing 6.00 p.m. due to protest-related safety measures
Athens metro’s Syntagma station will close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, earlier than usual, following a decision by police as a precautionary measure amid scheduled protests related to developments in the Middle East.
Von der Leyen instructs EU commissioner to visit Libya over surge in migration
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, has sent a letter to the leaders of the EU member states, expressing her concerns over increased migratory flows from Libya and announcing the dispatch of Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, to the North African country.
Fringe jihadist group claims responsibility for Greek Orthodox church suicide bombing in Damascus
A fringe jihadist group, Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah (Sunni Supporter Brigade), has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing that struck the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox church in Damascus on Sunday, killing at least 25 worshippers and injuring 63.
Man arrested for sexually harassing teens
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, for sexually harassing three 16-year-old girls, police said.
The NATO summit and the future of the alliance
We’re turning our attention to the Hague today, where NATO leaders are gathering this week for a two day summit.