File photo. US President Donald Trump responded to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ interview earlier in the day and his comments on a potential EU-U.S. trade deal. “I agree. I know him, he’s a good man, I appreciate his comments,” Trump told reporters Wednesday, referring to the Greek prime minister. “Yes, a deal can be …
Greece’s largest port, which handles over 20 million passengers and thousands of vehicles daily, is in a state of systematic decline. Despite repeated orders from the Greek government to the Chinese company Cosco Shipping, which has controlled the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) since 2016, the infrastructure remains inadequate, and operating conditions are disastrous. The situation …
The main opposition socialist PASOK party represents a pillar of security and potential, its leader Nikos Androulakis told the 10th Delphi Economic Forum on its opening day Wednesday. Criticizing the governing conservative New Democracy party for “not having a plan”, the PASOK party’s head noted that “for a plan to exist, there needs to be …
Raw, hilarious, and deeply moving, Mary Coustas invites you into her world with This Is Personal—her most intimate and candid performance yet. This powerful one-woman show, brilliantly directed by Blazey Best (Well Behaved Women, Sensitive Guys, Kings for Pigs), weaves together the rough-edged tapestry of Coustas’ migrant upbringing in Melbourne’s suburbs with her recent journey …
[benaki.org] A multifaceted event at Athens’ Benaki Museum (138 Pireos), created in cooperation with over 30 African diaspora community members and the ANASA Cultural Center, explores the notions of identity, justice and belonging. Inspired by a donation of African artifacts from Nigeria, Cameroon and Kenya, it features artworks, archives and personal stories, seeking to amplify …
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a significant hike in tariffs on China, raising them to 125%, while simultaneously authorizing a 90-day tariff pause for dozens of other countries. The decision was shared via a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. In his statement, Trump accused China of demonstrating a “lack of …
[InTime News] Former Deputy Chairman of the Hellenic Air and Rail Accident Investigation Authority (HARSIA) Christos Papadimitriou rejected accusations of inconsistency regarding his statements on the fireball cause of the deadly train crash in Tempe, which killed 57 people. In an interview with ALPHA TV, Papadimitriou, who resigned for “personal integrity and family reasons,” defended …
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to host his French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu, in Athens on April 14 for extended talks, marking a long-anticipated visit aimed at dispelling concerns over “strained relations” following reports of a potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey. While both sides have kept the official agenda under wraps, it is …
The European Union will launch its first countermeasures against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs next week, the bloc’s members agreed on Wednesday, joining China and Canada in retaliating and escalating a global trade conflict. The approval came on the day that Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on the EU and dozens of countries took effect, including massive …
The National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” said Wednesday it has not received any official request to conduct laboratory tests related to the deadly 2023 train crash in Tempe. The statement follows media reports suggesting the center had been asked to investigate the fireball that appeared after the collision. According to records from a recent …