admin Greece cannot afford to be indifferent to the fate of Christian populations in the Middle East. The need to act is not only dictated by some vague historical and moral obligation. It is also dictated by the geopolitical necessity of preserving its cultural footholds in these societies. These footholds continue to underpin and justify Greece’s …
The mild growth in stock prices on the main eurozone markets (Frankfurt and Paris) and the rather favorable reports by foreign firms on the course of bank stocks contributed in the eagerly awaited reaction of the Greek bourse on Tuesday. This was also implemented on improved turnover, with traders appearing ready to free themselves from …
Greece, together with another eight European Union members and Britain, appealed on Tuesday to Israel not to launch a ground offensive in Lebanon amid the Middle East crisis, while blaming pro-Iranian Hezbollah for the conflict and voicing support for the Lebanese government. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, …
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed developments in the Middle East amid the US and Israeli attacks on Iran in a phone call Tuesday with the president of the United Arab Emirates, the PM’s office said. During his conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Mitsotakis expressed solidarity with the Emirates and the Gulf states, …
A conservator cleans marine encrustations off the broken-off neck of an amphora raised from waters off Karpathos. [Handout/Culture Ministry] A new underwater survey off the southeastern Aegean Sea island of Karpathos has revealed archaeological remains dating back to the 7th century BC including several ancient shipwrecks and parts of their cargoes, authorities said Tuesday. A …
[File photo] Animal welfare inspectors in Athens confiscated dozens of animals kept on the 16th floor of a commercial building in the Ambelokipi district, municipal authorities said. According to the municipality, 31 chickens, 10 other birds, 10 adult goats and three kid goats were found at the high-rise premises, located at the junction of Kifisias …
Thessaloniki’s public transport operator has dismissed a bus driver filmed assaulting a motorist while on duty, following a disciplinary review. The driver had been referred to the company’s disciplinary council after the incident, which occurred two weeks ago in the city. According to reports, the confrontation began when a motorist entered a bus lane and …
Tax uncertainty has long been one of the main inhibiting factors for the development of entrepreneurship and the attraction of investments in the country. The need for clarity and valid information is now becoming imperative. According to a draft law submitted for public consultation, businesses and investors will be able to address the tax administration …
All school units in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands of Greece will remain closed on Wednesday (April 1), due to an impending storm, according to a decision of the Governor of the South Aegean, Georgios Hadjimarkos. The decision was taken to avoid unnecessary risks to students and schools under extreme weather conditions. The suspension …
File photo. A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit the region of Ilia, in western Greece, on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries or damages were reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 kilometers southwest of Andravida, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, at a focal depth of 17 kilometers. According to the …