The tension that has been building up these past few weeks over the government’s handling of the February 2023 Tempe rail tragedy has been way above the norm. Every recent public opinion poll has shown that the majority of Greeks feel that what needs to be done to expose the entire truth about the incident …
The Institute for Language and Speech Processing (ILSP) at the Athena Research Center – the only institute in Greece that has developed machines capable of answering questions and solving problems by mimicking human intelligence – has just launched its second large language model (LLM), Llama-Krikri. Llama-Krikri follows in the footsteps of the institute’s first language …
Greece will announce a 12-year, €28 billion defense modernization plan on March 4, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed. The program, spanning 2025-37, emphasizes advanced technology systems to modernize the armed forces and address existing gaps. Key initiatives include the acquisition of 20 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets and the ambitious “Achilles’ Shield” project, a comprehensive air, …
A digital employment card, designed to enhance the Ministry of Labor and Social Security’s oversight of labor market data, is set to be fully implemented in the tourism and hospitality sectors starting March 1. This follows a trial period in recent months, allowing businesses time to adapt. Already in use in other sectors – including …
The American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman moored at the Souda Naval Base on Crete early Sunday for repairs following a collision earlier this week in the Mediterranean Sea with a Turkish merchant ship. The repairs reportedly involve damage to the outer wall of two storage rooms and a maintenance room. Additionally, external damage …
Greece is preparing for a dramatic shift in weather this week, with a polar cold front promising subzero temperatures and widespread snowfall, according to meteorologist Klearhos Marousakis. From Rain to Snow: Currently, Greece is experiencing mild, rainy conditions with snow limited to higher elevations. However, this is set to change dramatically starting Tuesday. Southerly winds …
In an extensive interview with Kathimerini, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attempts to respond to what he calls the “operation to instrumentalize” the 2023 Tempe rail disaster. He accuses the opposition of engaging in “blind protest that hides a lack of political positions” and a “dangerous attack on institutions.” He also explains his reasoning for …
Thousands of earthquakes have rattled the Greek islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Ios, and Anafi since late January, prompting Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to announce economic relief measures. Over 14,000 tremors have been recorded, baffling scientists but causing no damage or injuries so far. However, the constant seismic activity is impacting Santorini’s tourism industry, a key …
Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister, Republic of Croatia, Kristr˙n Mjoll Frostadottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, Alexander Stubb, President of Finland and Edgars Rinkevics, President of Latvia, from left, speak as part of a panel discussion during the Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. [AP Photo/Matthias Schrader] Europe …
Greek American Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, expressed his frustration with Gen Z employees, work-from-home practices, and internal bureaucracy in a leaked audio recording obtained by Barron’s. Dimon’s expletive-laden rant highlights growing tensions surrounding remote work policies as companies grapple with post-pandemic work arrangements. 👀In leaked audio, Jamie Dimon takes his employees, especially the …