Greece began 2025 with a significant diplomatic and economic win as the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) overturned the trademark registration of “TurkAegean,” a tourism slogan secured by Turkey in December 2021. The EUIPO’s ruling, issued on January 9, invalidated the trademark across six categories – advertising, media, transportation services, education, hospitality, and legal …
Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos called on insurers on Friday to take back the 14% premium increases in lifelong health plans, as they are “unacceptable.” He also announced that ELSTAT, in collaboration with the Bank of Greece, will create a new healthcare premium index to include lifelong as well as annual contracts. Theodorikakos stressed there will …
Stefanos Tsitsipas in action during his round of 16 match against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in the Paris Masters, Accor Arena, Paris, Oct 31, 2024. [Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters] Former Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes a return to his “home” Slam at Melbourne Park can spark an upturn in his fortunes after an inconsistent 2024 saw the …
This undated photo released by the private security firm Ambrey shows the oil tanker Sounion burning in the Red Sea. [Ambrey via AP] A Greek-flagged oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea after being attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and threatening a massive oil spill has been salvaged, a security firm said …
Larnaca airport [file photo] Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports hit an all-time high in 2024, marking a milestone for Cyprus’ travel sector, according to the island’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works. A total of approximately 7.8 million passengers passed through Cyprus’ two airports in 2024, with the UK, Greece, Israel, Poland and …
[Kostas Baltas/Iconpress] The Education Ministry is urgently reviewing the recent selection of an associate professor at Athens Medical School following allegations of irregularities. The case, brought to light by a complaint from genetics professor Christos Yapijakis, has prompted direct intervention from Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, with backing from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who emphasized the …
File photo. Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni has signed the investment plan for upgrading the facilities at the Karpenisi ski center in Central Greece. The project has a budget of 9.9 million euros, of which the total public expenditure amounts to €9.795 billion. This initiative is part of the strategy to further upgrade the infrastructure and …
Sasha Vezenkov made 45 points for Olympiakos with 18/20 field goals. [Intime] Olympiakos and Panathinaikos are increasingly strong favorites for a top-four finish in the regular season of the Euroleague after their easy home wins this week that have consolidated them as the two table-toppers. In Sasha Vezenkov and Kendrick Nunn they also have the …
The Supreme Court appears poised to support a law that could compel TikTok to either sell its U.S. operations or cease operations entirely. This potential decision stems from concerns that the platform’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, might be compromising American user data. The U.S. government argues that the law is essential to prevent espionage and disinformation. …
Maria Iliou’s latest documentary, “Athens of the Interwar Period, 1922-1940,” illuminates a transformative era in the Greek capital, blending political turbulence with cultural efflorescence. Drawing from rich, previously unseen archival material, the film examines Athens amid the national schisms and geopolitical shifts that shaped the period. It offers a layered portrait of a city balancing …