Gov’t weighs PASOK probe request over OPEKEPE case

Gov’t weighs PASOK probe request over OPEKEPE case

The government is weighing its response after PASOK filed a proposal for a preliminary investigative committee targeting former ministers Spilios Livanos and Fotini Arabatzi over a case linked to the OPEKEPE farm subsidies case. Government officials said no final decision has been made, with discussions expected to continue in the coming days. According to reports, …

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Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from Gaza flotilla to Israel for questioning

Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from Gaza flotilla to Israel for questioning

Saif Abukeshek, a Palestinian-Spanish activist and member of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s steering committee, left, and Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian activist and member of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s steering committee, aboard the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise, which joined a Gaza-bound flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea on April 18, 2026. [Max Cavallari/Greenpeace via AP] Israeli authorities …

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PPC keeps energy prices steady for May

PPC keeps energy prices steady for May

Public Power Corporation (PPC) is keeping energy prices unchanged for May, despite, as it noted in an announcement, the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the pressure it is exerting on international markets. The company noted that major investments in renewable energy and increased production have offset rises in fossil fuel prices in the …

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Activists reach Crete after Israeli interception

Activists reach Crete after Israeli interception

[InTime News] Crete received 168 activists on Friday morning from the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza were stopped by Israeli forces in international waters south of Crete. The activists were transferred from an Israeli warship to Greek vessels before disembarking at the port of Atherinolakkos, where buses and an ambulance …

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Ministry approves study for Natura 2000 sites in Epirus, Western Macedonia

Ministry approves study for Natura 2000 sites in Epirus, Western Macedonia

[Shutterstock] The Ministry of Environment and Energy approved on Thursday the Special Environmental Study 11a for the Natura 2000 sites in the region of Epirus and parts of Western Macedonia. According to an announcement, the decision demonstrates the government’s dedication to environmental protection and the creation of a thorough management framework. The study area encompasses …

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Cyprus opens ‘Mortgage to Rent’ again

Cyprus opens ‘Mortgage to Rent’ again

A new window is reopening for Cyprus’ “Mortgage to Rent” scheme, with the Finance Ministry announcing that applications will once again be accepted for vulnerable borrowers struggling with nonperforming loans tied to their primary residence. Applications will open on Monday and remain open until July 31. The relaunch comes at a time when Cyprus’ foreclosure …

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RES spatial planning expected by May 15

RES spatial planning expected by May 15

[AMNA] The special spatial planning for Renewable Energy Sources will be posted for public consultation by May 15, according to Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, speaking to a parliamentary committee this week. The minister noted that it is a difficult project because it has to take place under terms of transparency and protection of …

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Mi Cuba | Athens | May 4

Mi Cuba | Athens | May 4

Rosanna Mailan returns to the stage of Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) with “Mi Cuba,” a deeply personal performance celebrating her musical roots. Blending traditional Cuban songs with original compositions created alongside Yoel Soto, the program bridges past and present. Joined by international and Greek musicians, including Andreas Polyzogopoulos, the concert offers a vibrant …

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Bouncer on Crete stabbed after rejection

Bouncer on Crete stabbed after rejection

File photo. One man has been arrested on the southern island of Crete over an attack on a nightclub bouncer by three people he had reportedly refused entry. A police statement said the 20-year-old suspect was arrested Friday over the incident in the city of Iraklio and faced charges including for arms violations and causing …

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Greek debt management underlies market confidence

Greek debt management underlies market confidence

Eurogroup president and National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. The successful management of Greece’s public debt is proven by several measurable data, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Wednesday, presenting the annual results of the Public Debt Management Agency for 2025. These include the full coverage of funding needs, raising €7.7 billion from the …

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