Greece among EU’s top renewable energy performers in 2025
A series of new records were set in 2025 for electricity generation from renewable energy sources across the European Union, with Greece emerging as one of the top-performing countries.
FinMin records economic reset and brain regain
Greece has pushed the “Reset” button, achieving strong growth, a high primary surplus, and meeting its memorandum obligations earlier than expected, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said at an Economist event on Friday.
Respect: We know how to ask for it. Are we willing to show it?
Recently, I attended a citizens’ meeting on the subject of wind turbines, which are constantly popping up on mountaintops. The meeting was the result of initiatives by local residents to stop the proliferation of these “seeds,” which are turning our mountains into helipads.
Frida Kahlo | Athens | February 2-May 3
An international immersive exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo is presented at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center (254 Pireos) in Athens, inviting visitors to step inside the artist’s world.
Ktistakis: Loukoumades with more than a century of history
From Alexandria to Hania and on to Omonia, the Ktistakis family’s syrup-filled loukoumades have sweetened Athens for generations.
Two arrested in raid on illegal brothels in Thessaloniki
Police in the northern port city of Thessaloniki arrested two women during inspections of brothels that were operating illegally despite having been sealed by municipal authorities.
Company says it is cooperating with authorities after deadly Trikala factory incident
The Violanta biscuit factory released a statement expressing shock over a deadly incident at its Trikala, Thessaly, facility that claimed five lives, emphasizing full cooperation with authorities investigating the causes.
Greece issues red alert, sends 112 warnings ahead of severe storms
Greece’s Civil Protection Authority has issued a red code alert for large parts of northern and central Greece, Thessaly, the Peloponnese and parts of the Aegean ahead of severe weather expected from Saturday night into Sunday.
When humanitarian action is treated as a crime
How many people know that a bill is currently being discussed in Greece that does not only concern immigration, but also the way in which societies can speak, organize and criticize?
Local economy’s AI paradox
Individuals match the Swedes on artificial intelligence, while companies stay firmly Balkan.