Reforms ensure doctors reach citizens faster
The Health Ministry has announced sweeping reforms to modernize its rural doctor system, expanding mandatory service to urban areas.
Bold choice for envoy to Greece
“Fortune favors the bold.” Aristotle In his announcement, US President-elect Donald Trump stated: “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the United States ambassador to Greece. For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally. Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media and politics, along with her…
Siblings charged with patricide
Two siblings accused of murdering their 66-year-old father in Evia last week were remanded in custody on Saturday following their testimonies. A third suspect, the victim’s 29-year-old son-in-law, was granted time until Monday to prepare his defense.
Voter movement redrawing political map
Greece’s political landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as voter realignments highlight intensified movement across party lines, six months after the June 2023 national elections.
Gerapetritis: ‘International law paramount’
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis emphasized the importance of diplomacy rooted in international law during a conference on Saturday called “Between Two Wars: Trials of Law and Politics in the International Legal Order.”
PM reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece’s steadfast support for Ukraine during his participation in the North-South Summit in Finnish Lapland on Saturday. Speaking upon his arrival, Mitsotakis was unequivocal when asked by journalists about his message to Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
Kalamata emerges as a global hub for advanced military pilot training
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) has made a significant leap forward with the graduation of its first class of pilot cadets trained on the brand new M-346 training jets at the 120 Air Training Wing, based at Kalamata Air Base in the Peloponnese.
Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says
Cyprus stands ready to help eliminate Syria’s remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and to support a search for people whose fate remains unknown after more than a decade of war, the top Cypriot diplomat said Saturday.
Lost in bureaucracy: Digital delays plague migrants
Greece’s migration system, though digitally transformed, remains paralyzed by delays and inefficiencies. Red tape and outdated internet infrastructure stymie processes intended to expedite residence permits.
Whispers of serenity amid a storm of visitors on Mount Athos
At dawn, as shadows linger over the peninsula of Mount Athos in northern Greece, a long line of pilgrims queues in front of a modest office in Ouranoupoli.