Manufacturing sees strongest growth in nearly a year

Manufacturing sees strongest growth in nearly a year

Greece’s manufacturing sector experienced its most robust growth since April 2024 last month, driven by accelerated expansions in output, new orders and employment, a survey by S&P Global showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Greece Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.0 in March from 52.6 in February, signaling a significant improvement …

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Greece unveils 12-year defense plan

Greece unveils 12-year defense plan

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to unveil a long-term defense strategy in Parliament on Wednesday, outlining a 12-year plan to strengthen the country’s armed forces while mandating the participation of domestic industries in all future military procurement programs. Mitsotakis is expected to emphasize that no future defense contracts will proceed without significant Greek industrial …

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Bill boosts rail safety | eKathimerini.com

Bill boosts rail safety | eKathimerini.com

Authorities are moving to overhaul the nation’s rail system with a new bill set to be presented before Easter. Alternate Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis is advancing the proposal, which is based on recommendations from National Organization for the Investigation of Air and Rail Accidents (EODASAM). The bill includes immediate measures to recruit and retrain staff, …

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Investment groups express interest in regional ports

Investment groups express interest in regional ports

Four investment groups have expressed interest in the international tender for the concession of cruise ship activities at the Katakolo port and a section of the old Patra port (section 1 of tender), as well as in Kavala’s Apostolos Pavlos Central Port (section 2 of tender), the Growthfund said on Monday. The groups expressing interest are as follows: …

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Athens, Crete drug gang dismantled

Athens, Crete drug gang dismantled

[Hellenic Police] Authorities have dismantled a criminal organization involved in cultivating hydroponic cannabis and distributing significant quantities of cocaine and unprocessed cannabis across Attica and Crete. Seven individuals were arrested following coordinated operations by the Organized Crime Division and the Narcotics Subdivision. Investigations revealed that the group had established a fully equipped hydroponic cannabis cultivation …

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Smart meters to help Cypriots save money

Smart meters to help Cypriots save money

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with its smart meter rollout, bringing even more households the ability to track and manage their electricity use. These high-tech meters don’t just measure energy consumption – they provide real-time data that allows consumers to make informed choices about their electricity use, helping them cut down …

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Chevron to begin hydrocarbon drilling in 2026

Chevron to begin hydrocarbon drilling in 2026

US energy giant Chevron is set to launch its first exploratory drilling for hydrocarbons south of Crete in 2026, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said on Monday. “This depends on the company’s scheduling, but I believe that if we move forward with the procedures within the year, we will see the first drilling in …

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A young girl’s life eternally captured in marble

A young girl’s life eternally captured in marble

In the early 1st century BC, a young girl named Psyche Stasimi died at the tender age of 6 or 7 on the island of Milos. Though she did not live to see adolescence, her family commissioned a marble bust to honor her. What makes this bust remarkable is the preservation of traces of its …

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Sound Effects | Athens | April 11 

Sound Effects | Athens | April 11 

Renowned percussionist Nikos Touliatos presents an improvisational music performance, “Sound Effects,” on April 11 at the Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Paleologou). Joined by pianist Andreas Symvoulopoulos and vocalist Chrysiida, Touliatos invites the audience on a journey that bridges tradition and contemporary soundscapes, blending rhythm, melody, and spontaneous composition. Tickets cost 10 euros at …

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