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At a time when CEO turnover in major corporations has reached record highs—1,800 executive departures between October 2023 and October 2024, according to the Financial Times—Greek and Greek-born leaders are not only holding their ground but also rising to new heights. From financial titans like Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase to retail powerhouse Ron …
[InTime News] Greek farmers are demanding changes to the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) regulations to expand compensation coverage for climate-induced damage. However, ELGA chief Andreas Lykourentzos warns that a “dramatic reform” is unfeasible due to financial constraints. Farmers argue that current compensation levels are insufficient, with losses often exceeding payouts by substantial margins. The …
On January 29, Microsoft’s new Data Center in Spata, a significant strategic investment for Greece, was visited by Ministers Makis Voridis, Takis Theodorikakos, and Dimitris Papastergiou. Accompanied by General Secretary Stellina Siarapi and Spata-Artemida’s Mayor Dimitris Markou, the ministers were briefed on the project’s progress and its anticipated economic benefits. The CEO of Microsoft for …
Main opposition PASOK accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of trying to “evade his responsibilities” over the Tempi disaster following his interview on Wednesday. The party rejected Mitsotakis’ statements regarding the cause of the fire after the train collision, as well as his explanation that he was merely relaying the information he had at the time. …
Princess Beatrice of York, aged 36, has welcomed a beautiful daughter named Athena Elizabeth Rose, Buckingham Palace announced today. The King’s niece celebrated her Greek heritage through a touching detail noticed in Athena’s first public photograph. Princess Beatrice, who gave birth to her second daughter on January 22, has named the newborn Athena Elizabeth, now …
File photo. [Umit Bektas/Reuters] Four animals have died in rapid succession at the Municipality of Athens’ Shelter of Socrates, sparking outrage from volunteers and animal rights groups. The local political group Athina Psila criticized the local government for its apparent indifference to conditions at the shelter, citing a lack of proper care and response to …
The Ministry of Culture is advancing with a significant restoration project aimed at unveiling the Roman-era edifices within the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia. Integral to this initiative, which commenced in 2020, is the refurbishment of the Cladeus Bath complex situated on the eastern bank of the Cladeus River, a tributary of the Alpheus. The …
Christos Sartzetakis was nominated for president by the socialist PASOK party in 1985, and served in that position until May 1990. [AP] On the occasion of the non-re-election of Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis proposed the establishment of a six-year non-renewable term for the president of the Hellenic Republic. He thus prematurely opened the …
Byzantium, an ancient Greek city founded in 657 BCE by settlers from the city-state of Megara, was located on the Bosporus Strait in modern Istanbul, Turkey. Its strategic position between Europe and Asia made it a critical hub for trade, culture, and military activity throughout its history. Byzantium was named after its legendary founder, Byzas, …
This combination of undated photos provided by the International Transport Workers’ Federation shows conditions on board the Sister 12, a cargo ship whose workers say they haven’t been paid in more than a year. [ITF via AP] More ships than ever are being abandoned around the world by their owners, according to the United Nations’ …