Thessaloniki Summit to explore industrial shift

Thessaloniki Summit to explore industrial shift

[Shutterstock] The Federation of Industries of Greece (SVE) is organizing the Thessaloniki Summit 2025 this week.  Themed “Navigating the Shift: Economic & industrial policy and Southeast Europe’s future,” it is organized in cooperation with the Delphi Economic Forum.  The conference will be held on Monday and Tuesday at Porto Palace in Thessaloniki, followed on Wednesday …

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Super League favorites win, but Levadiakos crushes Aris

Super League favorites win, but Levadiakos crushes Aris

Levadiakos took a leap to safety thrashing Aris 4-1 [Intime]. A high-scoring weekend in the Super League saw all four leaders win, with a varying degree of difficulty, while Levadiakos shocked Aris to edge closer to safety. Leader Olympiakos had no problems at a depleted Panserraikos and won 4-0 on Sunday. The league’s top scorer, …

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Tempe: There is a way to defuse the tension

Tempe: There is a way to defuse the tension

The tension that has been building up these past few weeks over the government’s handling of the February 2023 Tempe rail tragedy has been way above the norm. Every recent public opinion poll has shown that the majority of Greeks feel that what needs to be done to expose the entire truth about the incident …

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Llama-Krikri: A revolution in Greek AI technology

Llama-Krikri: A revolution in Greek AI technology

The Institute for Language and Speech Processing (ILSP) at the Athena Research Center – the only institute in Greece that has developed machines capable of answering questions and solving problems by mimicking human intelligence – has just launched its second large language model (LLM), Llama-Krikri.  Llama-Krikri follows in the footsteps of the institute’s first language …

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Greek military eyes technological leap

Greek military eyes technological leap

Greece will announce a 12-year, €28 billion defense modernization plan on March 4, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed. The program, spanning 2025-37, emphasizes advanced technology systems to modernize the armed forces and address existing gaps. Key initiatives include the acquisition of 20 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets and the ambitious “Achilles’ Shield” project, a comprehensive air, …

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Digital employment card set for tourism, hospitality expansion

Digital employment card set for tourism, hospitality expansion

A digital employment card, designed to enhance the Ministry of Labor and Social Security’s oversight of labor market data, is set to be fully implemented in the tourism and hospitality sectors starting March 1. This follows a trial period in recent months, allowing businesses time to adapt. Already in use in other sectors – including …

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US aircraft carrier at Cretan naval base for repairs after collision

US aircraft carrier at Cretan naval base for repairs after collision

The American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman moored at the Souda Naval Base on Crete early Sunday for repairs following a collision earlier this week in the Mediterranean Sea with a Turkish merchant ship. The repairs reportedly involve damage to the outer wall of two storage rooms and a maintenance room. Additionally, external damage …

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Greece Braces For Arctic Blast And Subzero Temperatures

Greece Braces For Arctic Blast And Subzero Temperatures

Greece is preparing for a dramatic shift in weather this week, with a polar cold front promising subzero temperatures and widespread snowfall, according to meteorologist Klearhos Marousakis. From Rain to Snow: Currently, Greece is experiencing mild, rainy conditions with snow limited to higher elevations. However, this is set to change dramatically starting Tuesday. Southerly winds …

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Doubting institutions leads to a social ‘jungle’

Doubting institutions leads to a social ‘jungle’

In an extensive interview with Kathimerini, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempts to respond to what he calls the “operation to instrumentalize” the 2023 Tempe rail disaster. He accuses the opposition of engaging in “blind protest that hides a lack of political positions” and a “dangerous attack on institutions.” He also explains his reasoning for …

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Greece Offers Aid To Islands Hit By Earthquake Swarm

Greece Offers Aid To Islands Hit By Earthquake Swarm

Thousands of earthquakes have rattled the Greek islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Ios, and Anafi since late January, prompting Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to announce economic relief measures. Over 14,000 tremors have been recorded, baffling scientists but causing no damage or injuries so far. However, the constant seismic activity is impacting Santorini’s tourism industry, a key …

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