Greece-Turkey council to meet despite tension
Greece and Turkey are expected to hold their Supreme Cooperation Council meeting between February 10 and 15, according to government sources.
NTUA tops Greek university rankings
The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) topped Greek university rankings for 2026, according to the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education.
First Greece-Turkey remarks from activist Karystianou, entering politics
Activist Maria Karystianou, who is launching a new political party, made her first public comment on Greek-Turkish relations, calling on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to inform the Greek people about his upcoming meeting agenda with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
‘Greece has a history, an identity and a future in wine’
Focusing on the dynamism of small and independent wineries and the strategic importance of the wine sector for the Greek economy, the Artisanal Greek Wineries 2026 exhibition, dedicated to Greek wine, took place last weekend at Zappio, central Athens.
Written exams for civil service managers
A sweeping overhaul of how managers are selected across Greece’s public sector is planned under draft legislation prepared by the Interior Ministry, ending interviews and introducing written exams run by the Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP).
Barbershop crackdown in Limassol
A coordinated police and inspection operation in Limassol last Thursday targeted barbershops and other businesses linked to foreign management.
Athens, Riyadh in Patriot upgrade talks
Athens and Riyadh are in advanced talks for upgrading Patriot long-range mobile air defense batteries operated by the Hellenic Air Force, five years after one of Greece’s six batteries was deployed to Saudi Arabia.
Cyprus pension reform expected to take effect in 2027 if approved
Cyprus’ pension reform is expected to come into force on January 1, 2027, provided it is approved by the House of Representatives, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushouttas told the House Finance Committee on Monday, adding that the government plans to submit the bills to Parliament in June.
Patra port to undergo modernization and new infrastructure upgrades
The port of Patra is entering a new period of modernization and upgrading following the Council of State’s approval of a master plan, expected to be published in the government gazette.
More checks to combat fare dodging
The Athens metro and tram company (STASY) is intensifying its crackdown on fare evasion.