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  • Mitsotakis and Meloni to Meet in Rome, Focus on Rail Investment and Bilateral Ties

    Mitsotakis and Meloni to Meet in Rome, Focus on Rail Investment and Bilateral Ties

    The agenda includes discussions on Hellenic Train, owned by Italy’s Ferrovie dello Stato (FS). Greece is pushing for a €300 million FS investment to upgrade the Athens-Thessaloniki line and suburban rail networks, following the 2023 Tempe train crash that eroded public trust in rail safety.

    Mitsotakis and Meloni to Meet in Rome, Focus on Rail Investment and Bilateral Ties
  • 2nd International Conference “Smart Islands” to be held in Kastellorizo

    2nd International Conference "Smart Islands" to be held in Kastellorizo

    The Conference is held under the auspices of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece and aims to develop a multi-level discussion with residents, local authorities, representatives of the government, the academic community and the diaspora on the important problems of the Greek islands, such as energy, water, education, medical care, etc.

    2nd International Conference “Smart Islands” to be held in Kastellorizo
  • Greece among potential suppliers of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, source tells Reuters

    Greece among potential suppliers of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, source tells Reuters

    Ukraine is increasingly desperate to get more Patriots, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy telling CBS news last month his government was ready to buy 10 of the US-made air defense systems that are vital for shooting down Russian ballistic missiles.

    Greece among potential suppliers of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine, source tells Reuters
  • RRF – Greece Receives €3.1BN from Fund

    RRF – Greece Receives €3.1BN from Fund

    According to the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, this payment request related to the fulfillment of 32 milestones and targets—29 under the grant component and three under the loan component of the plan. As a result, Greece has now completed 139 milestones, or more than 35% of its overall target of 394, placing it well above the EU-27 average of 29%.

    RRF – Greece Receives €3.1BN from Fund
  • Kids Wallet,community service instead of expulsions,technical junior high schools against juvenile violence

    Kids Wallet, community service instead of expulsions, and technical junior high schools against juvenile violence

    The strategy’s motto is “Alongside children, against violence”, with the head of the expert committee that drafted it, Vasso Artinopoulou, emphasizing that “our vision is for children to grow up in a society free of violence.”

    Kids Wallet,community service instead of expulsions,technical junior high schools against juvenile violence
  • Athens decries Erdogan’s remarks from Cyprus’ Turkish-occupied north

    Athens decries Erdogan’s remarks from Cyprus’ Turkish-occupied north

    “At a time when a significant effort is being made by the UN Secretary General on the Cyprus problem, with the resumption of the informal talks and the appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as Personal Envoy, any action to create a fait accompli in the occupied territories is an extremely negative development,” Greek diplomatic sources noted on Sunday, swiftly responding to Erdogan’s statements. 

    Athens decries Erdogan’s remarks from Cyprus’ Turkish-occupied north
  • Greece Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for May

    Greece Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for May

    Greece’s UN envoy, Evangelos Sekeris, announced at a press conference that the presidency will prioritize maritime security and the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. A key event, an open debate on maritime security under the theme of international peace and security, is scheduled for May 20. This high-level meeting will be chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

    Greece Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for May
  • Business platform for electricity subsidies opens May 12, Energy Min says

    Business platform for electricity subsidies opens May 12, Energy Min says

    "Our basic priority as always is to fight high prices, and every one of our initiatives begins with this target in mind. However, there is no single measure to achieve this, but it requires a coordination and combination of measures," the minister said.

    Business platform for electricity subsidies opens May 12, Energy Min says
  • Erdogan: Turkish Presence in Northern Cyprus to Endure ‘for Centuries

    Erdogan: Turkish Presence in Northern Cyprus to Endure ‘for Centuries

    Declaring Turkey and Turkish Cypriots the “rightful owners” of the region, Erdogan vowed their presence would persist “for centuries.” He framed the event as a step toward a shared future of “one nation, two states,” emphasizing unity and resolve.

    Erdogan: Turkish Presence in Northern Cyprus to Endure ‘for Centuries
  • Workers across Greece hold rallies on May Day

    Workers across Greece hold rallies on May Day

    Greece's labour unions are calling for mass participation in the strike and rallies for May Day on Thursday, May 1. Specifically, the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) have scheduled a rally together with the Athens Labor Center at 11:00 on Thursday at Klafthmonos Square.

    Workers across Greece hold rallies on May Day
  • Mitsotakis: The government’s 15 employment policies

    Mitsotakis: The government's 15 employment policies

    The prime minister also mentioned: the increase of declared overtime by up to 60% in specific sectors, the extension of the maternity leave from 6 to 9 months, the paternity leave for the first time, and leave arrangements for medical examinations related to reproduction.

    Mitsotakis: The government’s 15 employment policies
  • Greece Faces High Poverty Risk, Eurostat Reports

    Greece Faces High Poverty Risk, Eurostat Reports

    The figures align with recent Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data on deprivation, highlighting a persistent gap between Greece and the EU average. From 2023 to 2024, Greece’s at-risk population grew by 0.8%, adding over 80,000 individuals. Eurostat notes that official numbers likely understate the issue, as marginalized groups like the homeless, Roma, prisoners, and those in institutions or camps are often excluded from surveys.

    Greece Faces High Poverty Risk, Eurostat Reports