In the hierarchy of global crises, the long-running conflict between Greece and Turkey ranks relatively low. For Greece and the Greek public, however, the picture is different: The confrontation with their eastern neighbor has traditionally dominated foreign and security policy.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he is in favor of a single energy market, directly linking the reduction of energy prices to Europe’s industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy, in an issue advocated by Greece.
A combination of factors will determine whether Greece responds positively to the White House’s latest invitation to attend the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington on February 19.
Although we don’t expect significant results from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday, it is in the interests of both leaders that they confirm their will for “calm waters.”
The government has issued a sharp response to former minister Evangelos Venizelos following his criticism of what he termed “revisionary populism” in Sunday’s Kathimerini with regard to constitutional revision.
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki said on Tuesday its internal report showed that no public property was damaged in the violent clashes that erupted at the campus last Saturday night (Feb. 7), leaving one officer injured and more than 300 people detained by police.
Both the number of business deals made in Greece and their value recorded an increase last year, led by sectors such as technology, media and telecommunications, hospitality and gambling, where significant transactions were recorded.
Greek tax auditors uncovered a major tax evasion case involving an anesthesiologist in Thessaloniki who hid income totaling more than €292,979 in 2016 and 2017.
Financial prosecutors are piecing together what authorities describe as a complex embezzlement case involving state and EU funds, centered on the president of the General Confederation of Greek Workers and 11 other defendants.
Property auctions have become a closed process for professionals. Urban planning irregularities, a large number of co-owners, an incomplete picture of real estate and especially houses, delays in objection applications and many other issues discourage individuals.