Latest News from Greece
Name violation
North Macedonia's conservative prime minister, Hristijan Mickoski, has reacted angrily to allegations from the far-left nationalist opposition claiming he had shifted his position on the Prespa Agreement.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mickoski reiterated that he exclusively refers to the country as "Macedonia" and its people as "Macedonians."
Over 270 investment projects get approval
The Ministry of Development announced the approval of 271 investment projects throughout Greece, with a total budget of 858 million euros.
According to a statement, the approvals concern two cycles of tourism (162 investments) and one cycle of manufacturing (109 investments) of the Investment Incentives Law of 2022.
Agreement on the basics
Achieving consensus between political parties is not always at their discretion. In some matters of major institutional importance, a consensus is required by the Constitution itself.
A brave and necessary stand
It takes a lot of courage and a great sense of responsibility to go up against your country's political system and the vast majority of citizens to criticize your country in time of war. We note the cowardice of billionaire owners of legendary US newspapers (notably the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times) as they contemplate the wrath of a Trump Restoration.
High school club parties, underage drinking a ‘lucrative business’
High school parties held at clubs across the Greek capital, often involving underage drinking and exposure to dangerous, poor-quality alcohol, have become a lucrative business with students frequently recruited by clubs as "promoters" to attract peers, former participants have told Kathimerini.
Foreign minister reiterates Greek support for Ukraine
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis reiterated Greece's support for Ukraine in a telephone discussion with his Ukrainian counterpart Anrdrii Sybiha on Friday.
The Greek ministry followed up the conversation between the two officials with a post noting that Gerapetritis "reiterated Greece's steadfast support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity".
Service sector feeds inflation
Inflation is proving extremely persistent, as despite hopes for a de-escalation in October, it strengthened further and reached 3.2%, according to Eurostat estimates, compared to 3.1% in September.
Bulgaria's November Gas Prices Rise by 8%
Bulgaria's Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has set the November price of natural gas at 68.69 leva per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise, and VAT fees. This price reflects an almost 8% increase over the October rate, according to the regulator's report.
National Health System: Time for vaccines and tests – flu alert, high-risk groups identified
Greeks are putting their trust in pharmacists for flu vaccinations, and with the upcoming COVID vaccinations and distribution of colorectal cancer tests, pharmacists and their role in primary healthcare are being highlighted.
Greece intends to open two new consulates in India, Mitsotakis tells Modi
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has informed his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, of the government's intention to open two new consulates in India, in Mumbai and Bangalore, in the near future.
Ninos Nasios: The Greek water polo player who went from the floods of Volos to the deadly chaos in Valencia
Ninos Nasios, a Greek student and water polo athlete living and studying in Valencia, found himself facing another catastrophic weather event, marking the second time in a year.
Former PM Tsipras deplores erosion of rule of law in Greece; gov’t responds
Former leftist prime minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday criticized the purported erosion of the rule of law in Greece under the conservative New Democracy government, accusing judicial authorities of failing to investigate or even covering up several high-profile cases.
271 investment projects approved across Greece with a budget of €858 million – Creating 4,420 new jobs
Implementing the productive transformation of Greece and the new productive model, based on what was presented by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Minister of Development Takis Theodoricakos on October 21, the approval of 271 investment projects across Greece with a total budget of €858 million is announced.
Digital degree platform set to launch
Greece is getting ready to launch a groundbreaking digital platform, ptyxia.gov.gr, designed to revolutionize how students, graduates, academic departments, and government entities access and manage academic records. The initiative aims to streamline processes and enhance transparency in higher education institutions across the country.
Dry October exacerbates water crisis
Greece experienced an extreme drought this October, with many regions receiving no rainfall, and most areas recording less than 10% of the average rainfall over the past 15 years.
A year after the devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel in Thessaly, Greece is now grappling with prolonged dry conditions causing significant problems.