[Prime minister’s office] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an increase in the minimum wage to €880 gross (€740 net), up from €830 gross, effective April 1. The announcement was made during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. In his statement, the prime minister said that this increase is another step toward the goal of reaching €950 …
With a strategic investment in Jim Corbett National Park, one of South Asia’s most popular destinations for nature lovers, IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the first Crowne Plaza Resort in the region, thereby strengthening its presence in the luxury hospitality sector. The new resort in India, set to open in early 2027, …
Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what Greece can bring to the table both when it comes to European defense and security, but also in the bilateral relationship with the US. Source …
Athens, March 25, 2025 – A surprising incident unfolded in Syntagma Square yesterday following the conclusion of the March 25th anniversary celebrations. A woman, identified as a cleaner employed by the Greek Parliament, was arrested after attempting to write offensive slogans on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Instead of paying respects by laying flowers, …
A Russian transport aircraft, carrying parts of the S-400 air defense systems, lands at Murted military airport in Ankara, July 12, 2019. Allowing Turkey to rejoin the F-35 program ‘would be a significant diplomatic achievement. It would also be good business for the F-35 program,’ says Andrew Novo. ‘To achieve that, however, either Washington or …
Authorities were put on high alert this morning after an anonymous caller warned of a bomb at the Transport Directorate in Agios Dimitrios, a suburb of Athens. The call, received at 10:38 a.m., triggered an immediate response from police and emergency services. According to reports, the unidentified individual claimed that an explosive device had been …
File photo. US President Donald Trump has described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “good” leader. Trump made the remark during a White House meeting with newly appointed ambassadors, including Tom Barrack, his nominee for US ambassador to Turkey. “As one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the host nation seeks your vision for peace, …
Matina Pagoni Shares Update on Singer’s Stable Condition Athens, Greece – This Thursday, March 28, marks one year since Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas suffered a severe heart attack, beginning a prolonged health battle. The 56-year-old remains hospitalized at Georgios Gennimatas Hospital, where his family has stood by him daily. In a recent television appearance, Matina …
File photo. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Jerusalem on Sunday, two Greek sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The agenda of the talks was expected to be extensive, one of the sources said. The two leaders last met in Israel in 2023. Greece condemned the October 7, …
The Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday that the Greek government has accepted Chevron’s interest in exploring for hydrocarbon deposits in the South Crete I and South Crete II offshore areas. US energy giant Chevron, the world’s second-largest private company in the hydrocarbon sector, recently expressed interest in exploring the offshore area southwest of the …