New round of market support
New government measures for offsetting the economic impact of the pandemic and giving support to businesses hurt by restrictions are on the way, probably coming next week.
Wednesday’s Covid-19 cases to remain near record levels, minister says
A day after it reported a record 50,126 coronavirus infections, Greece should brace for a similar number of new cases Wednesday, Health Minister Thanos Plevris has said.
PM, Putin thanked for return of Jewish archives
The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS) has thanked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Russian President Vladimir Putin in two separate letters for the return from Moscow of pre-World War II community archives.
Athens shrugs off Turkish allegations
A day after Turkey accused Greece of “pursuing provocative rhetoric and activities,” the Foreign Ministry in Athens shrugged off the allegations as paradoxical and accused Ankara of challenging the country’s territorial integrity. “Greece remains committed to its respect for international law and to the protection of the country’s national interests,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexandros Papaioannou…
Greece and Israel: A ‘values-based strategic alliance’
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins The Greek Current to discuss the main takeaways from his interview with Israeli Foreign Minister Yaid Lapid, focusing on the trajectory of the Greece-Israel relationship.
Rogers upsets Sakkari at Adelaide
Shelby Rogers stunned Maria Sakkari 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 in the second round of the Adelaide International on Wednesday.
Turkish nationalist leader warns Greece over armaments program
The head of Turkey’s main nationalist party, Devlet Bahceli, has slammed Greece’s armaments program while accusing Athens of violating the country’s maritime rights.
Ankara rebuffs criticism from Greek FM
Turkey has reacted to comments from Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias who on Tuesday accused Ankara of failing to abide by international law, in turn blaming Athens for tensions in the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean.
FM: Turkey must withdraw casus belli
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias was adamant Tuesday that Turkey must prove its commitment to international law starting with its withdrawal of the threat of war (casus belli) against Greece if it proceeds with its legal right to extend its territorial water, and to recognize that its maritime border accord with Libya is non-existent.
Emergency plan to fill Omicron gaps
As the daily coronavirus infection rate soared to a new high Tuesday, driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Interior Ministry has ordered public sector administrators to draw up plans of action in case the situation spirals out of control and vital services are deprived of indispensable personnel. More specifically, it is incumbent on…