Greece has entered a new era in energy infrastructure with the launch of the landmark Crete-Attica electrical interconnection, a project hailed as a milestone in the country’s transition to a modern, resilient, and integrated power grid.
For the first time, Greek citizens will be able to use a single identification number for all interactions with the public sector.
“I think 5% is frankly very challenging,” Mitsotakis said in a CNBC interview. “For hard defense spending, 3.5% is likely the maximum that could be reasonably accepted.”
Ακόμη πιο ανησυχητικό εύρημα είναι πως μία στις τέσσερις εταιρείες στις ΗΠΑ προβλέπει ότι τα έσοδά της θα μειωθούν πάνω από 50% τα επόμενα δύο χρόνια, καθώς οι επιβαρύνσεις στην εφοδιαστική αλυσίδα κλιμακώνονται.
This event follows a series of earthquakes in February that prompted Santorini to declare a state of emergency due to unusual seismic activity.
The election took place on Wednesday during the 8th meeting of the Convention’s State Parties in Paris.
Global metal icons Metallica are officially returning to Greece for the first time in 16 years, as they launch the European leg of their extended M72 World Tour in Athens on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
As he noted, in the last eight decades the dollar has withstood wars, recessions, and economic crises largely because successive American governments preserved certain fundamental commitments, but today there is an opportunity to challenge its global dominance.
The store is expected to open in the second half of 2025 in the emblematic City Link shopping complex at the center of Athens.
At a press conference at the Piraeus Municipal Theater, Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis said that the event "is a celebration organized by citizens themselves with city agencies, which the Municipality of Piraeus coordinates
The meeting brought together Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias, Minister of State Akis Skertsos and a clutch of police, coast-guard and municipal leaders, each determined to safeguard what makes the Saronic pair special.
No major damage has been reported, but Crete, one of Europe’s most earthquake-prone regions, remains on high alert for potential aftershocks. In September 2021, a 6.3 magnitude quake near Heraklion devastated villages, damaged hundreds of homes, and displaced families, while another tremor in October 2021 claimed one life and injured over a dozen people.
Morgan Stanley: The threat to the Greek economy from the sharp increase in rents
The UN Security Council is meeting on Tuesday for its regular monthly briefing on Syria, chaired by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis.
A new European Parliamentary Research Service report shows that EU Member States collectively raised their defense spending from €218 billion in 2021 to €326 billion in 2024 — a 30% increase in real terms. But Greece, long accustomed to maintaining high defense outlays, stands out not just for meeting the 2% benchmark, but for consistently exceeding it — even during the depths of its financial crisis.
The newspaper titled its article “Trump Sets Sights on Greek Ports.”
Titled “Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stability,” the debate will bring together global leaders and experts for a strategic exchange of views on tackling the rising threats facing the world’s seas.
Gerapetritis, whose country currently holds the U.N. Security Council’s rotating presidency, linked global unrest to growing inequalities that undermine democracy and the rule of law, fueling populism and demagoguery.
The findings, unveiled by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, highlight severe challenges driven by tourism, agriculture, and aging infrastructure.
The figures signal a strong travel demand across Europe, with Greece leading the pack among top markets.
This development raises both opportunities and concerns about whether Greece can secure a meaningful share of the funds and rebuild its defence sector.
