Greek missiles thwart Iranian attack on Saudi refineries
A Greek-operated Patriot system deployed in Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, Greek officials said Thursday.
Mutual defense, energy and migration at top of Greek PM’s agenda in Brussels
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated three key issues stemming from the turmoil in the Middle East that will top his agenda as he headed into a crucial EU summit in Brussels on Thursday.
Digital wall being built against teen drinking
The ministries of Health and of Digital Governance have activated three digital tools to enforce a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol and tobacco products to minors, officials announced Wednesday.
Trial over handling of video footage linked to Tempe rail disaster delayed, again
A trial over the handling of video footage linked to the freight train involved in the deadly 2023 rail accident in Tempe in central Greece was postponed Thursday after the presiding judge called in sick.
AI, innovation in focus as EmTech Europe returns to Athens
EmTech Europe, the flagship technology conference of MIT Technology Review, is back in Athens for the third time, bringing together leading voices in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on March 19-20.
US ambassador to NATO in Athens
The US ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, arrived in Athens on Wednesday for meetings highlighting Greece’s growing strategic value to American forces amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Middle East.
PM at Brussels summit as EU faces mounting crises
European leaders were heading into one of the most challenging summits in recent years in Brussels on Thursday, with the agenda shifting sharply from the competitiveness of the European economy to managing a series of overlapping crises.
Francophone Film Festival expands across five cities
The 26th edition of the Francophone Film Festival is coming in expanded form this year, running from March 25 through April 1 across five cities.
Taxi drivers’ strike continues, with motorcade into downtown Athens
A nationwide strike by taxi drivers continues on Thursday, with protests intensifying in the capital over a proposed transport bill that is currently under parliamentary review.
Energy relief measures may be on the way for Greece
Greece may benefit from a range of European Commission emergency measures aimed at tackling rising energy costs, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen indicated ahead of a summit of bloc leaders on Thursday.