Are we done with austerity?

Are we done with austerity?

Protesters take part in a rally during a nationwide strike over the high cost of living, calling for improved pay and working conditions, in Athens on November 20. [EPA] Has the period of deflation – when the value of labor, business and land plummeted as a result of the debt crisis – come to an …

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Elon Musk suggests Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou for EU presidency

Elon Musk suggests Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou for EU presidency

[X] Elon Musk has proposed Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou for the presidency of the European Union in a post on X, on Sunday. Recently, Musk engaged with Fidias in a discussion about the definition of “far right,” prompting the Cypriot MEP to create a video in response. The conversation continued when Musk replied …

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Greek Growthfund Summit on December 4

Greek Growthfund Summit on December 4

The National Investment Fund, Growthfund, is organizing the 2nd Growthfund Summit, which will take place on December 4 at the Zappeion Hall in Athens with the main theme “Investment Partnerships as a Catalyst for National Development.” The summit brings together government officials, representatives and executives from the public and private sectors and experts to discuss …

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15-year-old driver dies following accident in northern Greece

15-year-old driver dies following accident in northern Greece

Shutterstock A 15-year-old who was critically injured in a car accident in Serres, northern Greece, died on Sunday morning. According to public broadcaster ERT, the accident occurred at 9 a.m. on Sunday on a provincial road when the vehicle, for reasons yet to be determined, veered off course and collided with a light pole. The …

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PM Mitsotakis highlights social focus of 2025 state budget

PM Mitsotakis highlights social focus of 2025 state budget

[Dimosthenis Kamsis/InTime News] In his weekly social media post on Sunday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that the 2025 state budget will allocate an additional €1.1 billion in measures to support citizens and businesses compared to the 2024 budget. Describing the budget as “socially oriented,” Mitsotakis noted that it will be debated in Parliament’s plenary …

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NATO chief Mark Rutte to visit Turkey, followed by Greece

NATO chief Mark Rutte to visit Turkey, followed by Greece

Discussions are expected to focus on Turkey’s concerns over the presence of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near its border with Syria, a group supported by the United States but viewed by Ankara as a threat. The discussion will also address Turkey’s potential mediatory role in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and explore the implications of …

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Police data reveals doubling of reported domestic violence incidents in 2024

Police data reveals doubling of reported domestic violence incidents in 2024

Hellenic Police data released on Sunday reveals that reported domestic violence incidents in the first 10 months of 2024 have nearly doubled compared to the same period in 2023. During January to October 2024, 18,427 domestic violence cases were reported, a sharp increase from 9,860 cases reported in the same period last year. Arrests have …

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Temperature drop expected across Greece

Temperature drop expected across Greece

[InTimeNews] A sharp drop in temperature is expected nationwide on Sunday. Temperatures will range from 9 to 12 degrees Celsius in central and northern regions and 13 to 15 degrees Celsius in the rest of the country. The weather will be mostly clear, with occasional local clouds over the eastern mainland, Evia, the Aegean islands …

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Tourism industry warning | eKathimerini.com

Tourism industry warning | eKathimerini.com

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is warning of possible long-term impacts on the competitiveness of the Greek tourism product as a result of the increase in hotel accommodation fees and other charges thanks to a bill by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance. At the same time, it calls for ensuring the investment of …

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