Raise for hundreds of thousands of main pensions
Some 650,000 pensioners will see a real increase in their pensions starting January 2027. Source link
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Sinai Monastery Deal Nears Breakthrough with Egypt – Greek City Times
Negotiations over the future of Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai are nearing a decisive stage, with Archbishop Symeon reportedly preparing to accept a proposed agreement with Egypt following consultations with senior Greek Orthodox Church officials. According to Greek news outlet Proto Thema, Archbishop Symeon informed Egyptian officials by telephone that he intends to accept the …
PASOK leader’s high-stakes political gamble
Greece’s next general election is the most crucial race Nikos Androulakis is likely ever to face in his political career – a battle for survival. Should PASOK finish third behind Greek Left Alliance (ELAS), he is unlikely to get a third chance. Source link
Hydra Best Island in Europe in Condé Nast Traveller Awards
Hydra has been named the best island in Europe by readers of the British edition of Condé Nast Traveller, in the magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The small Saronic Gulf island scored 98.12 to take first place. It edged out Italy’s Sardinia (98.01) by just 0.11 points, while fellow Greek island Naxos came third with …
Carney says Canada raised issues on LGBTQ+ rights during meetings in Turkey
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that his team had raised issues over LGBTQ+ rights during meetings held with the Turkish government a day earlier, adding that Ottawa’s engagement in partnerships did not mean approval of policies. Source link
Greece Challenges Turkish-Libyan Memorandum at UN – Greek City Times
Greece has formally challenged the legal validity of the Turkish-Libyan maritime memorandum at the United Nations, warning that its ratification by Libya’s parliament does not change its status under international law. In a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Greece’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Aglaia Balta, reiterated Athens’ position that the 2019 agreement …
Greece protests Libya-Turkey maritime deal in letter to UN chief
Greece has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres challenging the approval by Libya’s eastern parliament of a 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, diplomatic sources said Friday. Source link
Nikos Karvelas Takes Fresh Legal Action Against Anna Vissi Over New Album – Greek City Times
Greek composer Nikos Karvelas has reportedly taken further legal action against Anna Vissi, seeking to prevent the popular singer from releasing her upcoming album. According to Greek media outlet Newsbomb, Karvelas has sent a new extrajudicial notice to Vissi, demanding that the album’s release be blocked over alleged legal rights concerning its content. The latest …
Greek Navy’s new frigate Kimon opens to public in Thessaloniki for Ochi Day
Greece’s newest frigate, the Kimon, arrived at the port of Thessaloniki on Friday and will open to the public from Saturday as part of events marking Ochi Day, Greece’s October 28 national holiday. Source link
Eminem’s Former Employee Pleads Guilty to Selling Unreleased Music for $50,000 – Greek City Times
Joseph Strange, who worked at the rapper’s Michigan recording studio for 14 years, faces up to five years in prison after admitting to selling unreleased recordings that were subsequently accessed more than eight million times online. A former employee of Eminem has pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement after admitting to copying and selling the …