President meets former PM Tsipras
President Konstantinos Tassoulas met former prime minister Alexis Tsipras at the Presidential Mansion today as part of a cycle of meetings the president has initiated with former prime ministers.
Three suspects arrested in drug bust in Nikaia
Police in Athens have seized significant quantities of drugs and arrested three people following raids on homes and suspected stash locations in the Nikaia area, near Piraeus.
Industrialists urge government and EU to improve business environment
The employers propose a package of five measures to strengthen European competitiveness.
Heading to Venice for the Silver Lion for theater
I met up with the talk of the town, Mario Banushi, in the Athens studio of photographer Yiorgos Kaplanidis, three days after Banushi, a talented young Greek-Albanian playwright and director, learned he will receive the Silver Lion, at the Venice Biennale.
Crispy kefalotyri saganaki
Crisp on the outside and meltingly rich within, this fried kefalotyri cheese is served with a luscious sweet-and-savory sauce made with honey, wine, and fragrant thyme. An irresistible and easy little meze, it is perfect for pairing with a glass of ouzo or tsipouro – and for taking a break from all the meat on…
Opposition calls for firmer stance on Turkey following leaders’ meeting
Greece’s main opposition parties are accusing the government of not taking a firm enough stance in its dealings with Ankara, following Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday.
Thessaloniki metro resuming early morning service
Service on the Thessaloniki metro will return to normal hours starting Monday, with trains set to begin operating daily at 5.30 a.m.
Greek PM not planning to join US president’s ‘Board of Peace’
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will not be joining US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace, which is due to hold its first session on February 19 in Washington, DC.
Union chief denies embezzlement accusations, says he won’t step down
The president of Greece’s biggest private-sector union, GSEE, Giannis Panagopoulos has denied allegations linking him to an alleged embezzlement scheme involving education and training funds, saying the case amounts to “character assassination.”
Brussels concert celebrates Greece’s iconic 1990s rock scene
Rock fans in Brussels are in for a treat, with a high-energy retrospective of Greece’s pivotal 1990s rock scene being organized by Hellenic Circle at the Madame Moustache venue on Saturday, February 28.