Diplomacy and lobbying | eKathimerini.com

Greece needs strong public diplomacy and a powerful lobby that will push for the promotion of national interests in global centers of power. In both of these vital areas, we have fallen hopelessly behind.  This is unacceptable in such a dangerous and unpredictable international climate where geopolitical balances are being upended and the country must …

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The leading sectors in sales | eKathimerini.com

The leading sectors in sales | eKathimerini.com

Consumption, the high cost of living and inflation contributed significantly to boosting tax revenue last year, with businesses recording an increase in their sales, which exceeded 15.5 billion euros. According to Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) data, the property management sector and retail trade recorded the highest sales in absolute terms (taxable outflows) in …

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A Night Of Celebration And Legacy In Sydney

A Night Of Celebration And Legacy In Sydney

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia lit up the Grand Ballroom of Sydney’s Fullerton Hotel on Saturday, March 22, 2025, with a dazzling Gala Dinner marking a decade of transformative support for Greece. The black-tie event drew a distinguished crowd of dignitaries, philanthropists, and Greek-Australian community leaders to celebrate ten years of resilience, generosity, and impact. …

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The curse of the third four-year term

The curse of the third four-year term

[Ismini Vlassopoulou/InTime News] We often talk about the curse of the second four-year term. Indeed, the examples of the second terms of late premier Costas Simitis or New Democracy’s Kostas Karamanlis are relatively fresh in our collective political memory. Both started out dominant and ended up crawling toward a painful end. Fatigue reaches its peak, …

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Karetsas’ Stunner Fuels Greek Glory In Nations League Rout Of Scotland

Karetsas’ Stunner Fuels Greek Glory In Nations League Rout Of Scotland

Seventeen-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas announced himself to the football world last night, scoring a stunning goal in Greece’s 3-0 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park. The win secured Greece’s place in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League and relegated Scotland to League B, capping a memorable night for the young star and his team. …

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New wave of African dust sweeps over Greece 

New wave of African dust sweeps over Greece 

[InTime News] A new wave of dust from the African continent is sweeping across Greece, blanketing many regions, including Athens.  Air quality in affected regions has been significantly impacted, obscuring the skyline. According to weather forecasts, the dust will linger over the wider Athens area, keeping the skies hazy, until at least Thursday. After that, …

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Feast Of The Annunciation Of The Theotokos

Feast Of The Annunciation Of The Theotokos

On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas! It is the day Archangel Gabriel announces the Incarnation of Christ, saying to the Theotokos, you will …

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Israeli Barak and German IRIS-T systems for Greek air defense

Israeli Barak and German IRIS-T systems for Greek air defense

The European Commission’s Readiness 2030 defense initiative, designed to strengthen the military capabilities of EU member states, has ushered in a new strategic dimension to Greece’s armament planning.  Brussels’ decision to enhance Europe’s defense readiness expands Greece’s options, offering its political and military leadership an opportunity to reassess procurement strategies. Until recently, Greece was expected …

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