Greece will safeguard its sovereign rights over the maritime zones in accordance with its national interests, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Friday, responding to a question from the independent MP over Libya’s recent criticism to Athens’ plan to invite international bids for hydrocarbon exploration in maritime areas south of Crete.
Fleeing Iran with her husband and toddler, Amena Namjoyan reached a rocky beach of this eastern Greek island along with hundreds of thousands of others.
Euro zone finance ministers recommended on Thursday that Bulgaria become the 21st member of the euro zone starting January 1, 2026, backing earlier positive assessments of the country’s readiness from the European Commission and the European Central Bank.
Helleniq Energy’s interest in the new blocks “Crete I” and “Crete II” as well as that “South of the Peloponnese” was confirmed by the company’s CEO Andreas Shiamishis, speaking on Thursday at Helleniq’s general meeting of shareholders.
The government has announced a comprehensive five-year plan to transform Greece’s prison system, constructing eight new facilities and permanently closing at least five detention centers between 2025 and 2030, according to the General Secretariat of Anti-Crime Policy.
Parliament approved the formation of a preliminary committee to investigate former transport minister Kostas Karamanlis over the deadly Tempe train crash, following an 18-hour parliamentary session that ended after 3 a.m. Thursday.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared the collapse of conspiracy theories surrounding the deadly Tempe train crash, marking what his government calls the end of a “toxic cycle” of political accusations.
More than 350 migrants were rescued 30 nautical miles south of the small Greek island of Gavdos, late on Thursday, the Coast Guard said.
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras on Thursday reiterated his proposal for a fairer and more growth-oriented tax system.
Construction of Athens Metro Line 4 continues to face significant delays, with completion now expected at least two to three years beyond the original 2029 target date.