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Turkish exporters mull new sea route to alleviate Bulgaria border gridlock
Turkish export representatives are contemplating a plan to alleviate truck congestion at the Türkiye-Bulgaria border by transporting vehicles to Romania via sea routes, aiming to resolve the bottleneck through maritime logistics, local media has reported.
Tugboat fleet expands with 44 new additions since 2021
A total of 44 new towboats were registered in Greece between 2021 and 2024, the Greek Tugboat Association said on Thursday.
Meloni hails ‘excellent’ Italy-Greece relations, announces February conference
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday hailed Italy's "excellent" relations with Greece, emphasizing their shared geostrategic identity and close cooperation on key issues such as security, migration and climate challenges.
Papandreou explains absence from Simitis funeral
Former PASOK leader and ex-prime minister George Papandreou has said that he was unable to attend the state funeral of his predecessor Costas Simitis as he was on a trip to China.
"Unfortunately, my obligations in China, where I am, did not allow me to return to Greece in time to participate in the final farewell," Papandreou said in a Facebook post.
Areos Street: Twenty centuries in 200 meters
In the bustling flea market on Ifestou Street, visitors can find black-and-white photographs and vintage postcards capturing Monastiraki Square in the early 20th century. One such photograph, which captures Areos Street and a portion of the Roman Library of Hadrian, was taken from a window of the Ottoman mosque in the square.
Startups woo US investors
Last year almost 40% of investors who invested in Greek startups had a US passport, "a percentage that just a few years ago was in single-digit percentages, if not near zero," market executives report.
Final Rafale fighter jet delivered to Greek Air Force
The Air Force has received a new Rafale fighter jet, completing its acquisition of 24 of the French-made aircraft.
The single-seat jet, which bears the serial number 457, landed at the 114th Combat Wing in Tanagra air base shortly after 1 p.m., after a non-stop flight from Mérignac in Bordeaux, and was handed over to the 332nd Squadron.
Mobile codes to combat prescription fraud
Starting February 3, Greece's National Organization for Healthcare Services (EOPYY) will introduce a one-time password (OTP) system to curb prescription fraud.
Insured individuals will receive a unique mobile code for authorizing prescriptions and health services across five categories, including physiotherapy, special care, and medical supplies.
Greeks bid farewell to former PM Costas Simitis at his state funeral
Mourners lined the streets outside Athens' central cathedral Thursday for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, a law professor and reformist who steered Greece into the European Union's single currency. Simitis, who died last weekend at the age of 88, was praised for his pivotal role in modernizing Greece and advancing its European integration.
Women unprotected ‘even when filing domestic violence charges’
Conditions and procedures at police stations for filing charges concerning domestic violence are inadequate, leaving women feeling unprotected during the process, a social psychologist specializing in supporting victims has protested.
The Kitchen Towel | Athens | January 11
Join a collective sewing workshop with artist Doreida Xhogu and the women cleaners, co-creators of "Mama Klorin," at The Demos Center of The American College of Greece (17B Ipitou) in Plaka this weekend. Together, they transform a personal diary into a shared creative process, inviting participants to share stories of everyday life, work, migration, and resilience. Takes place from 4-6 p.m.
When a road is more than a road
Kifissou Avenue, an essential artery of Athens' daily life, shoulders the weight of nearly 200,000 vehicles each day, serving both commuters and a significant portion of national and international freight traffic.
Greece, Egypt and Cyprus align on policy
The leaders of Greece, Egypt and Cyprus agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership and coordinate on pressing issues during a trilateral summit on Wednesday in Cairo addressing fast-changing dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.
Ex-PM Simitis’ funeral Thursday midday, traffic regulations in effect
Traffic regulations are in full effect around the Metropolitan Cathedral in central Athens as preparations are underway for the funeral service of former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, scheduled to take place at 12 pm on Thursday. He died suddenly last Sunday, aged 88.
Cloudy weather expected on Thursday
Cloudy weather is expected on Thursday, with local rains in western Greece and the eastern Aegean.
Visibility will be locally limited, especially during the morning and evening hours, with fog forming in some areas. Winds will blow at a force of 3-4 Beaufort.