The ‘escape clause’ isn’t a good fit for everyone
The government appears eager to take advantage of the so-called “escape clause” so it can make more handouts ahead of the next general election. Source link
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Young Turks drive protests against Erdogan as new generation seeks change
A new generation of young Turks is at the forefront of mass protests against President Tayyip Erdogan’s government, demanding change in a country they see as increasingly authoritarian. Demonstrations erupted after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a popular opposition figure, was jailed pending trial on corruption charges. Unlike older generations who remember the heavy crackdown on …
Youth Pass program sees overwhelming demand
[Shutterstock] A newly launched youth pass program, providing financial support to young adults through digital debit cards, has seen an overwhelming response, with over 10,000 applications submitted within the first few hours. The program, designed for individuals aged 18 to 19, is backed by a €30 million budget. Participants can use their digital debit cards …
Education Ministry says 13 foreign universities seek to open branches in Greece
[Shutterstock] Thirteen foreign universities have applied to open branches in Greece, the Education Ministry announced Tuesday. According to the ministry, 12 of these applications are intended for the 2025–2026 academic year, while one application is for the 2026–2027 academic year. Among the universities applying to open branches for the 2025–2026 academic year are the University …
Dimitris Vassilakis Quartet | Athens | April 12
[Kostis Sohoritis] Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Dimitris Vassilakis, along with his quartet, will take the stage at the Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Paleologou) on April 12. The evening will feature blues and ballads from Vassilakis’ four award-winning albums, timeless jazz classics, and fresh material from his recently remastered release, “Labyrinth – Daedalus Project.” …
Bill eliminates special statute of limitations for ministers, bans surrogacy for same-sex couples
[InTime News] Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis presented on Tuesday a new draft law, which is expected to be submitted to Parliament for a vote. Among its key provisions, the bill includes the implementing law abolishing the special statute of limitations for ministerial crimes, as well as new regulations prohibiting surrogacy for same-sex couples. The original …
ODAP brings Greece’s cultural legacy to Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum
The enduring love affair between cruise passengers and Greece’s cultural, archaeological, and historical sites is set to grow even stronger thanks to modernization efforts by the state’s Hellenic Organization of Cultural Resources Development (ODAP). Dedicated to enhancing visitor experiences, ODAP will make its debut as an exhibitor at next month’s Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, promoting …
Turkish push on F-35s, sanctions not taking off
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio poses with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for members of the news media at the State Department in Washington, D.C., US, on March 25, 2025. [Leah Millis/Reuters] WASHINGTON, DC – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived at the US State Department with a long list of demands and high …
Less paper, more efficiency | eKathimerini.com
[Dimitris Papamitsos/PMs Press Office] Greek citizens will no longer need to submit birth and family status certificates for public services, as the government automates document retrieval through Gov.gr. The system launches in a pilot phase on April 30, allowing civil servants time to adapt before full implementation after Easter. “This is an 80-year-old practice that …
Police officer killed in road accident
[File photo] An off-duty police officer was killed in Athens early Tuesday morning when his motorcycle crashed into the side of the road. The incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. on busy Kifissos Avenue, when the driver lost control of the motorcycle while driving towards Athens, near the northern suburb of Kifissia. Traffic police is …