Greece’s reshuffled Cabinet was sworn in on Saturday at the Presidential Mansion, with President Kostas Tasoulas presiding. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis later convened his first meeting with the ministers, emphasizing efficiency and swift action. ‘This reshuffle sends a double message: Renewal and action to improve citizens’ lives,’ he said. The Cabinet changes prioritize economic growth, infrastructure, …
[InTime News] Ten electronic sensors will be installed in the Kordelio-Evosmos area of western Thessaloniki by Easter to monitor odor levels in real time, addressing a long-standing issue for local residents. Five sensors are already in place at locations including the old town hall and several schools, with five more planned for sites such as …
Dragi Stojanov cries holding a photograph of his son Tomche Stojanov, one of the victims of a massive nightclub fire, during a vigil joined by hundreds in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, Monday. [Armin Durgut/AP Photo] As families gathered outside a hospital for updates, Tomco Stojanov had already been given the devastating news. His …
[InTimeNews] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Finance Ministry on Monday morning, where he was welcomed by the new minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Following their meeting, Mitsotakis stressed that additional revenue generated from efforts to combat tax evasion would be returned to citizens. “This revenue will be given back either through tax cuts or increased public …
Authorities have unraveled an international tobacco smuggling ring tied to contract killings and extortion, with connections stretching from Thessaloniki to Dubai. Investigations into the 2019 murder of a Greek-Russian man in Thessaloniki led police to the so-called “Russian Pontian” mafia, allegedly responsible for multiple homicides linked to organized crime. Dozens of suspects appeared before judicial …
Amber Fares’ “Coexistence, My Ass!,” which follows Israeli comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she grapples with the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has won the Golden Alexander in the International Competition section of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (TiDF), which concluded on Sunday. “With a compellingly constructed narrative and a fearless challenge to every taboo in …
[Alexandros Avramidis/Reuters] Three individuals who suffered burns in the nightclub fire on Sunday in Kocani, North Macedonia, remain in the ICU at Papanikolaou Hospital in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. According to reports, two of the victims have undergone surgery. The hospital has not received any notifications regarding additional transfers. Additionally, reports indicate that two other injured …
Aristos Doxiadis, recently sworn in as Deputy Minister of Development for Research and Innovation, has resigned from his post, a decision accepted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The announcement came just days after his appointment, with a replacement expected to be named soon. In a statement, Doxiadis cited an “immoral war” waged by the opposition …
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is set to open an Australia Abroad Office in Melbourne, a significant step in promoting Greece as a tourist destination and strengthening ties between the two countries. The office will be located in the 15-story Cultural Center of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), which has generously provided space …
Following a cabinet reshuffle, Greece’s new ministers assumed their roles in handover ceremonies held across various ministries after a meeting at Maximos Mansion. The transitions spotlighted ambitious goals in finance, infrastructure, education, migration, and environmental policy. At the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, outgoing Vice President Costis Hatzidakis handed over to new Finance Minister …