Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined key government initiatives during his weekly review, condemning a fatal car accident in Hania and emphasizing policies on housing, healthcare and energy.
Maria Olson, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Athens and a career diplomat, will lead the US mission in the Greek capital as of Monday, following the departure of George Tsunis.
For those feeling adventurous this winter, Trekking Hellas Mt Olympus (trekking.gr), in partnership with certified mountain guide Akis Parousis, is organizing a two-day ski mountaineering and splitboarding tour in Greece’s Smolikas and Gomara mountains.
Retail stores are open Sunday for the winter sales season, which began Monday.
Outgoing US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, described his time in the role as “the honor of a lifetime,” highlighting the personal significance of serving in his ancestral homeland.
For two decades, privacy and civil liberties advocates have worried about the potential for abuse by a small, little-known intelligence agency with broad surveillance powers and a nebulous mandate.
Greece ranks very high in the preferences of the major European markets from which the country attracts travelers.
A series of opinion polls commissioned by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and conducted between October and December 2024 determined his choice of a new president of the republic, Kathimerini understands.
The Greek police force is preparing to integrate AI into its operations, aiming to enhance efficiency in areas like solving crimes, addressing offenses and thefts, and preventing illegal activities.