The Public Power Corporation (PPC) plans to invest €5.75 billion in the Western Macedonia region to establish a green energy and technology hub for Greece and southeastern Europe, the company announced.
The Prime Minister has nominated MP Apostolos Vesyropoulos for the post of Secretary, who is expected to be elected by acclamation. Vesyropoulos will succeed Stavros Kalafatis, who became deputy minister of development in the last reshuffle.
Kathimerini understands that, following a recent negative recommendation by the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) – the body overseeing the Acropolis complex, including the 5th-century BC Parthenon temple dedicated to the goddess Athena – the production team dismissed the actors and crew hired for a key scene intended to be shot at the ancient citadel, and canceled the rental of filming equipment.
He said these comments were made during a closed-door discussion organized by the Center for American Progress, a public policy research and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. The meeting was attended by representatives from several think tanks, including the Brookings Institution, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the Center for International Policy, as well as members of George Washington University.
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He also expressed Greece's "sincere condolences" for the deaths of 15 aid workers during the Israeli operation in Rafah on March 23.
The main themes of the Council were the ReArm Europe project, the White Paper on European Defence and the situation in Ukraine.
In an interview with the Dutch newspaper NRC, he was asked how many years it would take for Greece’s GDP to return to pre-crisis levels.
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias told Parliament the overhaul will be built around a planned air defense system called “Achilles Shield,” primarily aimed at addressing tensions with neighboring Turkey.
Back in 2019, the country managed to get feta exempted from US tariffs imposed on European goods. But President Donald Trump’s move on Wednesday to slap a 10% tariff on most goods imported to the United States has cast a shadow on their plans. The European Union, a close ally, was not spared, facing 20% reciprocal tariff rates.
Following in the ranking are the Western Cyclades, Athens, Santorini, the Saronic Gulf, and Meteora.
The reform at the Ministry of National Defense is being hailed as a government “case study” in recent days, as the significant cost savings achieved under the oversight of Defense Minister Nikos Dendias paved the way for salary increases for the Armed Forces and, eventually, all security forces in the country.
The rating agency Fitch has upgraded Greek banks, citing improved credit profiles, strong profitability, and reduced non-performing exposures (NPEs), while also forecasting Greece’s continued economic outperformance compared to the Eurozone
The production company behind the film Either Or Productions had formally applied to the Ministry of Culture’s council, requesting permission to film on the Acropolis on April 10. The request specified that they would need access to the archaeological site for four consecutive days in total, to allow for setup and completion.
Average inflation in the eurozone settled at 2.2%, compared to 2.3% in February. The high prices in Greece highlight the ongoing cost-of-living pressures in the country.
“Santorini is returning to normalcy. It remains a safe and hospitable destination, and through effective management, we are moving forward into another dynamic tourism season,” she said during the event held at the Acropolis Museum in Athens.
Chevron recently declared its intent to explore a third area, south of the Peloponnese.
The country’s two most popular islands sank in mud – Roads turned into rivers, cars were swept away – Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias speaks to protothema.gr
The Thessaloniki-based club staged a mythical comeback, trailing 2-0 by the 47th minute, to secure a result of monumental significance.
This London edition of Rebrain Greece saw the largest turnout yet, with over 1,300 attendees expressing interest in job opportunities in Greece. Participants focused their questions on salary, career development, and the overall work environment.
The former US Assistant Secretary of State foe Energy Resources passionately underlines importance of NATO and America's Global Alliances for US security
Afternoon meeting scheduled – Talks with Israeli President Herzog – Energy, east Mediterranean, and Syria also on the agenda
