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AMVER Awards: Greek ships save 297 lives – Those honored – View photos
“Tonight we honor not only our maritime tradition but all the people who keep it alive. Those who face the challenges of the oceans every day.
Mitsotakis: He met with Serbian Foreign Minister – Firm support for Serbia’s European perspective
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the Foreign Minister of Serbia, Marko Đurić, at the Maximos Mansion.
During the meeting, they discussed the excellent bilateral relations and Serbia’s European integration process.
MRB trends: 22.9% for ND and 14.2% for PASOK – What words express citizens
The MRB trends give a solid lead to the New Democracy (ND). Specifically, in the voting intention, the DDDD registers 22.9%, followed by PASOK-KINAL with 14.2%.
Wishes, love, and reshuffling (afterwards): The arrival of Pavlos and the…royal matters, the forgotten bank amendment, Viva’s battle in London
Hello! So, a few days ago, I wrote to you about the Christmas spirit making its timely appearance (right on cue as we approach the holidays…). It has been felt in political life, suddenly in the media (let’s see how long that lasts), and, as of yesterday, among the MPs of New Democracy. The meeting of K.M.
The nation brand of Greece
Greece is entering a new era. Leaving behind the financial crisis, the country has undergone a profound transformation and is now seen as a rising diplomatic and economic power in Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. From once a calamity, Greece has become a success story. With this transformation, new thinking is needed to shape Greece's new narrative.
26 kilos of cocaine hidden in bananas seized in Piraeus – Handcuffs on two port employees
A major operation by the Police Department resulted in the arrest of two individuals – members of a criminal organization with an international footprint – who facilitated the importation, distribution and delivery of quantities of cocaine originating from Latin America through the port of Piraeus.
Pavlos and Nikolaos Glyxburg: proceed with the application for Greek citizenship – The three requirements
The procedures for granting Greek citizenship and designating an official surname are expected to begin in the coming days for former King Constantine’s children, Nikolaos and Paul.
Archbishop Elpidophoros congratulates Guilfoyle on nomination as US ambassador to Greece
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America spoke on Tuesday with Kimberly Guilfoyle, the presumptive nominee for US ambassador to Greece. During their discussion, the archbishop congratulated Guilfoyle on her nomination by President-Elect Donald Trump and extended his heartfelt wishes for her success in the role.
Weather forecast: Rain expected from Friday – Christmas forecast
Good weather will prevail today and tomorrow, but rain and gradual thunderstorms will start from Friday afternoon and from the west, according to Thodoros Kolydas in his forecast.
“Saturday will see showers in most areas and temperatures will drop. The weather will show a temporary improvement on Sunday,” according to the EMF director.
Slim chances of a ‘fat tax’ in Greece
Out of the blue, Greece was hit by a proposal from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to impose a tax on foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), taxes known as "health taxes," "sugar tax" or "fat tax."
Former prince Pavlos seeks citizenship
Pavlos, the son of former Greek King Constantine, is reportedly making steps toward regaining Greek citizenship, though a key legal obstacle remains: the issue of a last name.
Top 500 companies saw profits grow last year
Last year registered an increase in profitability but a slight contraction in turnover of 1.3% to 140.1 billion euros for the 500 most profitable companies in Greece, a year in which the energy crisis and geopolitical turmoil continued to pose a major challenge for businesses.
Mitsotakis to visit Brussels to attend EU-Western Balkans Summit
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Brussels on Wednesday after attending a ceremony in Ioannina in northwestern Greece, where he will participate in the signing of the contract for the expansion of the Ionian Highway (Ionias Odos), a vital infrastructure project linking Ioannina and Kakavija in Albania.
NBG expects growth at 2.4% boosted by consumption
National Bank predicts that Greece's growth rate will be 2.4% this year (compared to the 2025 budget forecast of 2.2%), with consumption as the main driving force, supported by income growth.
Mitsotakis outlines measures against youth internet addiction
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed internet addiction, banking reforms, tax relief plans and Greece's foreign policy, in a wide-ranging interview with state broadcaster ERT on Tuesday.