SAFE initiative: myths and facts
The European SAFE initiative (Security Action for Europe) has sparked intense debate in Greece, often driven more by rumor than by accurate information.
Security at universities
Authorities have not yet found the right balance in ensuring security at universities. Police can now enforce the law whenever serious incidents occur.
Greece rises in corruption index as global outlook worsens
Greece ranked 56th among 182 countries in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, rising three positions with a score of 50 out of 100. Since 2018’s economic crisis low of 45 points (67th place), Greece has climbed 11 positions.
Farmer driving to his drink-driving trial crashes, fails breathalyzer test
A Greek farmer driving into town to stand trial for alleged drink-driving ended up in court in a different city but on a similar charge Tuesday after allegedly entering a major highway in the wrong direction and driving on undeterred before hitting an oncoming lorry, local media reported.
US Vice President Vance’s office backtracks after statement on ‘Armenian genocide’
The White House on Tuesday deleted a post from Vice President JD Vance’s account that commemorated massacres of Armenians as a “genocide,” saying the message that was likely to irk US-allied Turkey was posted in error.
Where realty investments paid off most
One of the most profitable investment areas in recent years has been the housing market in period 2017-2018.
Violence at university spurs safety push
The Education Ministry announced it will implement a university safety law following violent clashes at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki early Saturday morning.
12 arrested in western Athens crackdown on illegal power connections
A crackdown on illegal connections to the power grid on the western outskirts of Athens led to 12 arrests and the removal of more than half a kilometer of cables, police said Tuesday.
ATHEX: Rebound has not excited observers
The Athinon Avenue benchmark snapped its losing streak of the last three sessions and secured a rebound on Tuesday.
The US pushes for the Vertical Corridor
Strengthening existing momentum and identifying the next steps toward the effective utilization of the Vertical Gas Corridor is the objective of the meeting scheduled for February 24 in Washington, according to the White House’s National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), which is organizing the event.