Authorities probe deaths of children in water-related incidents in Attica
A 10-year-old girl lost her life on Sunday under undisclosed circumstances in a residential complex pool located in the town of Nea Makri on Attica’s eastern coast.
Britain and Greece, from Lord Byron to John Craxton
The British Embassy in Athens and the Benaki Museum have launched a new collaborative initiative, with the “Grand Tour” exhibition. As part of this initiative, the UK Government Art Collection is loaning 17 pieces from the British Ambassador’s Residence in Athens to the Benaki for display at its Ghika Gallery, through June 1, 2025.
Tiger mosquito here to stay due to climate crisis
The number of areas in Europe where the tiger mosquito has established a presence in the past decade has tripled as a result of climate change, according to experts who say Europe is rapidly heading towards a future where tropical diseases will affect its population. “The climate crisis is bringing tropical diseases to Europe,” says…
New education minister: Article 16 an ‘anachronism’
The recently appointed Education Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has affirmed his dedication to pushing for a review of Article 16 in the Greek Constitution, which currently prohibits the establishment of private universities.
Skertsos: Greek government maintains firm stance on red lines
State Minister Akis Skertsos said on Monday that Greece and Turkey have taken a “first step” towards normalizing bilateral relations following the recent meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Vilnius. However, he emphasized that the Greek government will not make any concessions on the nation’s “red lines.”
Civil Protection warns of high fire risk
The Civil Protection Ministry has issued a warning regarding a significant risk of fires on Monday.
New Supreme Court leadership imminent
The government is due to select a new president and prosecutor for the Supreme Court by the end of the month, responding to the urgent need for reform, given the enormous problems in justice system, and in particular delays in issuing judgments.
Kosovo buys Turkish Bayraktar drones
Kosovo has bought a batch of Turkish-made Bayraktar drones, its leader said on Sunday, at a time when it faces unrest in the north where ethnic Serbs refuse to recognize Pristina authorities.
Pivotal period in Greek-Turkish ties
A period of four months is expected to determine whether Greece and Turkey can finally turn the page on the frequent periods of extreme tension and pave the way for an appeal to the International Court of Justice at The Hague to settle the basic bilateral dispute over the delimitation of the continental shelf and…
Investment grade in the final stretch
The government’s policy declarations a few days ago were in line with the expectations of rating agencies.