Thessaloniki reimagined: Urban renovation and cultural renaissance
Major infrastructure projects, a significant urban revamp and vibrant cultural events are reshaping Thessaloniki’s identity.
Concerns – and some praise – of Turkey’s role as a US, NATO ally voiced at congressional hearing
Serious concerns -and some praise-regarding Turkey’s role as a US and NATO ally were voiced during a congressional hearing, where lawmakers and experts debated Ankara’s increasingly independent foreign policy and its reliability within the alliance.
How ECB dodged a payment disaster in 10 hours of tech meltdown
When the ECB’s system went down on Thursday, the chaos that descended in the 10 hours it took to identify and fix the problem blocked the welfare payments of more than 15,000 mostly elderly and poor Greeks.
FDI expanded by 72% in 2024
The acquisition of Terna Energy by the UAE’s Masdar was the most significant transaction that increased the amount of foreign direct investment in the last quarter of 2024.
Bird flu detected in dead pelican at Lake Kerkini
Authorities in Central Macedonia have confirmed the H5N1 avian flu virus in a dead Dalmatian pelican found near Lithotopos, Serres, at Lake Kerkini. The case was identified during routine monitoring.
Greece must adjust to Turkey’s growing importance for European security
During the Crimean War, Great Britain and France formed an alliance with the Ottoman Empire against Russia and Greece. A similar shift in the European balance of power is now under way.
Environment minister suspends new building permits in special areas on Milos
The environment minister has suspended the issuing of new building permits in areas with special protection on Milos, where an unprecedented hotel construction boom has led to fears that the island’s unique landscape could be changed irrevocably.
Greek PM says US must be part of Ukraine security scheme
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday that the United States should be part of any security guarantees scheme for Ukraine after a ceasefire.
Greece investing in public trust of AI, minister tells conference
For Greek people and businesses to truly embrace the capabilities of new technologies like artificial intelligence, they first need to experience how they can have a meaningful and positive impact on their lives, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou told the EmTech Europe 2025 conference in Athens on Thursday, outlining how the government is investing in…
Alexandroupoli: An essential regional hub for Greece, the US and NATO
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to explore the important role the Greek port city of Alexandroupoli is playing in the region as an essential hub for both commercial and military operations.