Nine weeks of war in the Middle East sufficed to lead to a significant revision of macroeconomic estimates, with growth falling by about half a point, close to 1.7%, and inflation rising by up to 1.5 points, above 4%. Economists invited by Kathimerini to assess the war’s damage so far spoke about the positive aspects …
File photo. [InTime News] Snowfall more typical of winter than early May was recorded during the early hours of Sunday on Mount Parnitha and Mount Penteli, both located on the northern outskirts of Athens. The snow was sufficient to cover the peaks, briefly disrupting traffic along Parnithos Avenue. Authorities temporarily halted vehicle movement on the …
Only a short drive from Athens, the Lavreotiki region is a living museum that can captivate even the most demanding visitor. Visitors can explore the Souriza Valley archaeological site in the National Park, home to the mines that once fueled the economic rise of ancient Athens; visit the ancient theater of Thorikos, one of the …
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday published a lengthy political manifesto on conjoining what he defined as the main drivers of leftwing politics, in an indication of what his planned political party could come to represent. In a social media post, Tsipras said the manifesto on how the Left could return to government in …
The European Commission is allowing member-states flexible implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES), launched fully April 10, amid complaints of long lines, delays, and missed flights. The Commission clarified this is not a suspension but “built-in flexibility,” permitting authorities to pause time-consuming functions like biometric registration during peak periods. Spokesperson Markus Lampert noted processing …
Greece is moving forward with plans to acquire four secondhand Italian FREMM frigates in a two-phase deal, as discussions with Italy enter an advanced stage. The Greek government has agreed to purchase four Carlo Bergamini-class vessels in a 2+2 arrangement. The first two ships are expected to cost about €700 million, including some of their …
A vandal belonging to the Rouvikonas group spray-paints a wall in the building where professor Vana Nikolaidou-Kyrianidou lives. Two serious incidents targeting university academics were reported in Greece in recent days, including the harassment of a senior administrator at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and vandalism at the residence of an Athens professor who has previously …
Joanna Makrylos, 22, has turned her lifelong involvement with the Hellenic Athletic Club into a coaching role, helping develop young soccer players while working as a car care consultant. Three Greek-Australian women are among 40 finalists named in the 2026 NT News Woman of the Year awards, with organizers highlighting their leadership, resilience and contributions …
File photo. [AP] Climate adaptation, higher-quality experiences and stronger digital infrastructure will shape tourism growth over the next five years, according to Nejc Jus of the World Travel & Tourism Council. In an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) published Saturday, Jus said international tourism continues to expand, with global arrivals rising 5.4% in …
File photo. Farmers staged a protest in the central square of Malgara, near Thessaloniki, on Saturday, deploying about 35 tractors. The demonstrators later moved toward the Patra-Athens-Thessaloniki-Evzoni (PATHE) motorway, where they parked along a service road without disrupting traffic. Farmers said they were protesting rising production costs, noting that fertilizer prices have increased from about …