Big blaze destroying forestland in western Peloponnese
A team of arson investigators is expected to travel to the western Peloponnese on Tuesday to investigate the cause of a large wildfire burning through forestland in the region of Ilia.
Blueprint being drawn up for energy storage
The government is breathing new life into mature energy storage projects totaling 1,500 megawatts that had frozen via a ministerial decision last June, and is promoting renewable energy source licenses with a combined capacity of more than 15 gigawatts.
Why it matters: The Armenian Genocide Education Act
Aram Hamparian, the executive director of ANCA,discusses the introduction of the Armenian Genocide Education Act, a landmark bill that comes on the heels of Congress and President Biden recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
US approves potential sale of F-16 aircraft to Bulgaria
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of up to eight F-16 aircraft and related equipment to Bulgaria, in a deal valued at $1.673 billion, the Defense Department said on Monday.
AHEPA delegation meets Greek state leadership
A delegation from the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association (AHEPA) met with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Athens on Monday.
Ukraine engagement reflected in Dendias trip to Odessa
The visit on Sunday by Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias to Odessa in Ukraine signaled the determination in Athens to remain active in the effort to support the Greek community and the Ukrainians who are still facing the catastrophic spectrum of the war.
Greece and US sign new tourism memorandum
At the foot of the Acropolis on Monday Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and US Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt signed a Greek-US memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation.
Strikes, inflation, now war: Uncertainty escalates for Europe’s travel season
Diego Sanz, a tour guide on Spain’s southeastern Mediterranean coast, received his first international group booking in more than a year in mid February. It was, he thought, an augury of better things to come.
E-platform for arrears settlement
The Bank of Greece will operate an online platform allowing for the digital submission of all loan settlement applications to banks and servicers, through the Code of Ethics on debt arrangement.
Reforms and skills are the draw
Greece’s high-caliber technology professionals and the reforms the country has implemented are what make it a desirable investment destination, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday, addressing a Greek-French development and investment initiative at Zappeion Hall in Athens.