Turkish opposition leaders meet to counter Erdogan’s system
The leaders of six opposition parties in Turkey have met to strategize about the future of the country’s governing system – a move that aims to unseat the country’s longtime ruler.
Quietly romantic: Condé Nast traveller highlights Tinos
Romance isn’t always about drama and hearts bursting, nor is it all about sunsets and restaurants and amazing Instagram feeds.
Health minister tests positive for Covid-19
Greek Health Minister Thanos Plevris has tested positive for Covid-19, he said in a post on social media Sunday.
ESA astronaut shares image of snow-covered Greece
German astronaut Matthias Mauer of the European Space Agency (ESA) has shared an image of snow-covered Greece amid the Elpis snow storm.
Fifty faculties facing the ax
More than 50 departments out of a total of 430 at Greek universities will be abolished or merged as part of an Education Ministry plan to improve higher education, Kathimerini understands.
The killing of Qurayshi raises questions about Turkey’s links to ISIS
Expert David Phillips joins our host Thanos Davelis to talk about the recent counterterrorism operation against the Islamic State’s leader and look into the questions it raises about the links between Turkey and ISIS.
We need to return to primary fiscal surpluses
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the benefits of complementarity between monetary and fiscal policies at times of crisis. The simultaneous monetary and fiscal loosening helped to shore up the economy against the impact of the pandemic.
Solidarity levy to end for all
The margin for additional support measures within the year will to a great extent be determined by whether the country can increase tax takings significantly above what the budget provides for – or more than 50 billion euros. As of 2023, the solidarity levy will be abolished for everyone, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on…
Greek farmers threaten to block highways in energy protest
Greek farmers say they are determined to shut down all the country’s major highways to protest rising energy costs.
Power companies feel heat as crisis continues
Electricity suppliers are under huge pressure, as the prolonged energy crisis is testing their stamina, the problem of unpaid bills is growing and payment arrangements are increasing.