Greece
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Athens’ newly elected mayor rejects the cutting of trees in Exarchia
The newly elected mayor of Athens, Charis Doukas – who only a few weeks ago defeated the incumbent mayor, Kostas Bakogiannis – intervened in the public discourse to condemn the …
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New Democracy’s dominance reinforced in ALCO Poll, yet Greek pessimism rises amid economic concerns
The dominance of New Democracy and Kyriakos Mitsotakis was confirmed by ALCO poll, conducted by Alpha TV . However, the survey also highlighted pessimism among Greeks over cost or living …
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Mitsotakis: The money from tax evasion will return to the society
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his message to the Greek people on Sunday said that the government remains adamant against the tax injustice and the tackling of tax evasion stating …
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Ancient marvel revived: Restored Mound of Kasta reveals 21-century wonder
The Directorate for the Restoration of Ancient Monuments of the Ministry of Culture has completed restoring part of the ancient enclosure of the Mound of Kasta. The scattered marble stones …
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Media watchdog RSF says Greece ‘sabotaging’ wiretap probe
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders has accused Greece of the “political sabotage” of a probe into a months-long wiretap scandal, as new allegations targeted a former prime ministerial aide. “The …
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More than two dozen Greeks evacuate Gaza through Egypt
Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that a number of Greek citizens and family members have evacuated from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing. The civilians, alongside …
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Several held after far-left, far-right clash in Greece
Greek authorities said Thursday 14 people had been arrested after far-right and far-left groups clashed in Athens on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shootings of two neo-Nazis. Police had …
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Greece detains Italian far-rightists over neo-Nazi event
Greek police said Wednesday they had detained 21 Italian far-rightists and banned gatherings planned in the memory of two members of neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn slain a decade ago. The …
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Archaeologists uncover ancient building and artefacts traced to sunken city of Salamis
A team of archaeologists have made a major discovery in an exploration of the Greek island, Salamis, of an underwater building and many items that trace back to 4th century …
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PM Mitsotakis: Solution to Middle East conflict requires Hamas’ strategic defeat
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to developments in the Middle East at the start of his discussion with political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama, at the 27th Economist Government …