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French fund can prove a game-changer for Cyprus-Greece power linkup
The deal concerning the Greece-Cyprus power link, between Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) and French investment fund Meridiam, reported by Bloomberg on Thursday, was on Friday confirmed by Kathimerini, citing sources from Paris. However, neither party has officially announced the agreement yet.
Tourists prefer to spend on dining and entertainment
Tourism spending in Greece increased by 14% in the period from October 2023 to September 2024 compared to previous 12-month period, according to Visa.
Hagia Sophia dome a challenging technical undertaking
Restoring the dome of Hagia Sophia is an immensely complex task, requiring extensive scientific research and advanced technical expertise. As Greek experts point out, one additional challenge is that the dome had already collapsed three times in the Byzantine era, resulting in its composition of four sections from different periods.
What Kissinger did not understand about Cyprus
It has been about a year since the passing of Henry Kissinger, but Thomas Alan Schwartz, American foreign relations historian, has not lost his interest in the life and especially the actions of the controversial former US secretary of state. Besides, he wrote about it in his book "Henry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography" (published by Hill and Wang, 2020).
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Cutbacks leave 1,000 minors at risk in Greece’s migrant camps
More than 1,000 underage refugees are at risk of abuse and exploitation by adults at mixed migrant camps, according to rights groups, after a government decision earlier this year reduced the number of spots at appropriate accommodation for unaccompanied minors from 2,500 to 1,500, as part of cost-cutting measures.
Weapons hideout detainee now also linked to older JP Morgan office bombing
A new discovery on a computer found in an underground warehouse containing weapons and explosives in the inner Athens district of Pagrati may prompt the investigating judge to file additional charges against a 49-year-old professor currently in custody for the case.
Defense minister requests management overhaul in military hospitals
Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias asked the head of the Greek Armed Forces to conduct a full review of the management of military hospitals after two patients revealed they had received months-long delayed cancer diagnosis at the same health facility.
FT Live and Kathimerini announce exclusive partnership for events
Financial Times Live (FT Live) and Kathimerini are delighted to announce their exclusive partnership for the first-ever Energy Transition Summit Southeastern Europe.
Whistleblower pointed authorities towards Thessaloniki forged art racket
Wednesday's raid on a Thessaloniki art gallery that is believed to have been trading in forgeries was prompted by a tipoff from a whistleblower who testified to the police's Cultural Heritage and Antiquities Department on November 19, Kathimerini has learned.
Merkel’s memoirs: The Greek financial crisis, migration, and her legacy
Xenia Kounalaki, a journalist, columnist, and foreign editor at Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis for a deep dive into the revelations in Angela Merkel's recently released memoirs, including her handling of the Greek financial crisis and the migration crisis, her encounters with Greece's leaders, and more.