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Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has dismissed the antics of a group of Hellenic Navy cadets during Tuesday’s Independence Day parade as being part of an age-old and distinctly Greek (though certainly not exclusively) custom.” “Since ancient times, warriors have shouted various slogans as part of their battle preparations. These were often mocking and scathing towards …
National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Tax evasion containment and defense spending will be the main fields for the creation of fiscal space for tax cuts and possibly other benefits that the government will make, perhaps starting this year and certainly in 2026. The relevant developments – the exceeding of the tax revenue target …
The American energy giant Chevron has expressed interest in hydrocarbon exploration in two offshore blocks south of Crete, a move widely interpreted as indirect but tangible US support for Greece’s stance on its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The development carries geopolitical weight, as parts of the blocks lie in areas claimed under the illegal Turkey-Libya …
[Greek Coast Guard] Greek authorities have uncovered a human trafficking network that reused seized boats to smuggle migrants. At least four boats, previously confiscated for involvement in migrant smuggling, were purchased at auction by the criminal group, which reintroduced them into illegal operations. Some estimates suggest up to 10 boats may have been recycled. The …
[Shutterstock] This month, economic sentiment in Cyprus remained steady, as the economic sentiment indicator stayed at the high level reached in February 2025, according to the Economic Research Center of the University of Cyprus. Source link
Athens, Greece — Greek police are probing the perplexing death of a 57-year-old homeless man found outside a well-known restaurant near Omonia Square, after employees allegedly moved his body to mislead authorities. The incident came to light two days ago when police received a report of a man lying dead on a central Athens street. …
The state budget primary balance on a modified cash basis amounted to a surplus of 2.8 billion euros in January-February 2025, against a primary surplus target of €2.03 billion euros and a primary surplus of €3.38 billion euros in the same period in 2024, according to figures released by the Economy and Finance Ministry on …
Brisbane, March 25, 2025—Queensland’s Greek community gathered at Parliament House in Brisbane in a vibrant display of pride and unity to mark the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence. Hosted by the Honorary Consul-General of Greece in Queensland, Mr. George Mastrocostas, the event honored the bravery of the 1821 revolutionaries while highlighting the strong, lasting connection …
[AP] The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), “taking one more step to deepen business relations between Greece and India,” according to an announcement. The memorandum was signed by EBEA President Ioannis Bratakos and CII Europe Council co-Chairman Nishant Arya, …
THI Backs the Inaugural Modern Panathēnea:A Fusion of Innovation and Heritage The Hellenic Initiative is thrilled to champion Panathēnea, a contemporary twist on the iconic festival of Ancient Athens. This event unites startup visionaries, investors, and industry titans from tech, art, and commerce to ignite transformative partnerships. Featuring over 20 prominent speakers, such as Canva’s …