US Ambassador praises Greece role in NATO
The United States Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt gave a speech on Wednesday stressing the critical importance of Greece within the NATO alliance.
Scientific Committee propose end to outdoor mask-wearing
The Scientific Committee advising the government on the handling of the pandemic met on Wednesday and proposed the end of mandatory outdoor mask-wearing. According to information, this easing of measures could come into effect as early as Saturday.
Otello | Athens | March 5, 8, 11 & 15
The Greek National Opera is staging “Otello,” a co-production with the Baden-Baden Easter Festival, directed by the world-renowned Robert Wilson.
Anne Applebaum on Ukraine: ‘The signs were there but we didn’t want to listen’
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and political analyst Anne Applebaum talks to Kathimerini and Yannis Palaiologos about the warning signs of the Russian invasion of Ukraine an the West’s reaction.
Armed robbery in Thessaloniki betting shop
A betting shop in Thessaloniki was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday night. According to information from the scene, a masked and armed man robbed the store and fled the scene with approximately 1,000 euros.
Extensions point to delays
The long tradition of deadline extensions for the submission of revenue data to the tax authorities continues, as it appears that state and private sector entities are unable to honor their commitments in time, as required.
Blackmail claims linking ex-top court chief probed
An audio file that surfaced last week suggesting that former Supreme Court president Vassiliki Thanou blackmailed prominent businessman Andreas Vgenopoulos for money back in 2016 has prompted an intervention by the top court’s chief prosecutor Vasilis Pliotas.
EU Commission proposes temporary residence rights for Ukraine refugees
Τhe European Commission on Wednesday proposed granting automatic temporary protection for up to three years to people fleeing war in Ukraine, including a residence permit and access to employment and social welfare.
PM defends stance on Ukraine, warns against revisionism
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has once again defended Greece’s decision to stand by Ukraine along with its Western allies as Russia’s invasion continues.
Lavrov says a third World War would be nuclear and destructive
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that if a third World War were to take place, it would involve nuclear weapons and be destructive, the RIA news agency reported.