Washington, D.C., March 24, 2025 — Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered a striking tribute to President Donald Trump during a White House celebration of Greek Independence Day, likening him to the revered Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. The event, held in the East Room, marked the start of the Greek …
ECONOMY The upgrade of Cyprus’ economy by the Morningstar DBRS rating agency constitutes a vote of confidence in the government’s responsible fiscal policy, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday, expressing his satisfaction. Source link
Finding resources to further reduce tax burdens is not the only headache for the new leadership of the National Economy and Finance Ministry. The income tax brackets that the financial staff wants to change is scheduled to yield around 15.2 billion euros this year from personal income tax alone, while for 2026 the bar must …
Following a call between President Trump and President Erdogan last week, it appears Erdogan is pressing the White House to lift CAATSA sanctions and put the sale of F-35s back on the table. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT – the Greek Public Broadcasting Company – and Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest …
There’s no glamour, but the competition is as fierce as it gets. Two teams battle it out on the rugged pitch while spectators of all ages cheer, their shouts and chants echoing from the terraces overlooking the field. When a scuffle breaks out, a player from the visiting side crashes to the ground. Clutching his …
A fire has broken out in a wood-processing factory on the island of Crete, spewing a significant amount of soot and forcing authorities to send an SMS advisory to locals to stay indoors and shut their windows. A total of 10 fire engines and 30 firefighters are operating to put out the fire in the …
The coast guard has arrested a 33-year-old Iranian national accused of smuggling a total of 35 migrants to Farmakonisi by speedboat on Saturday and Sunday. According to reports, on Sunday, after disembarking 16 migrants in a remote and rocky area of the island, the suspect attempted to flee toward the Turkish coast but was intercepted …
The Metropolitan of Latakia and Dependent Areas, Mr. Athanasios, experienced firsthand the massacre of Alawites and Christians by the so-called transitional president, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, in the western regions of Syria. “We spent five very difficult days. There were massacres, they burned houses, they killed young children and women,” he said to Kathimerini. Member of …
A 13-year-old boy was arrested on Monday in Kolonos, central Athens, for robbing an elderly woman. According to police, the minor allegedly approached an elderly woman and, using physical force, snatched a chain from her neck. Officers located and arrested the 13-year-old shortly afterward. The minor was brought before a prosecutor, while charges were also …
International basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, affectionately known as the “Greek Freak,” opened up about an emotional reunion with his former Milwaukee Bucks coach, Mike Budenholzer, now head coach of the Phoenix Suns. The heartfelt moment came after a tight 108-106 loss for the Bucks against the Suns on the road, in a game that showcased …