Latest News from Greece
President Sakellaropoulou congratulates US President-elect Donald Trump
In her letter, Sakellaropoulou highlighted the common ideals shared by Greece and the United States and emphasized the historical ties between the two countries, further strengthened by the thriving Greek-American community.
She stated that this bond has evolved into a strategic partnership for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Slovenian EU Commissioner Nominee Affirms Support for Existing Bulgaria-North Macedonia Accord
Slovenian European Commissioner-designate Marta Kos gave a brief "no" in response to Bulgarian MEP Andrey Kovachev's question on whether she would support altering the negotiation framework with North Macedonia. Kos stated that renegotiating the already established framework with member states is typically unrealistic.
Attica Bank draws over €672 mln
Attica Bank, Greece's fifth largest lender, has raised 672.2 million euros in the context of the share capital increase that was completed and covered to the tune of 86.94% by existing shareholders.
As part of the increase, 359,469,360 shares were issued and the same number of share purchase certificates, which were made available to the participants in the increase.
Ministry of the Interior: Local elections in a dingle round and optional electronic voting – 10+10 reforms for local government modernization
Local elections for municipalities and regions will be consistently held on the last Sunday of November. The reforms, introduced by Minister Thodoris Livanios at the KEDE (Central Union of Greek Municipalities) conference in Rhodes, are intended to modernize local government.
Dendias announces reserve force reforms during military exercise
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced plans to reform the Greek military's reserve force during the large-scale military exercise Eponymous Hero, held near Litochoro in central Greece. The exercise was designed to showcase the capabilities of Greek army reservists.
Turkish navy conducts major exercise in Eastern Mediterranean
The Turkish navy is conducting a maritime exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean with the participation of 16 NATO countries.
Probe into unlicensed road in protected mountain area
A disputed 6km road built in the protected alpine part of Grammos, northwestern Greece, has raised concerns about environmental violations.
Regional leaders discuss international developments
The leaders of Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Albania held a brief discussion ahead of the opening of the European Political Community meeting in Budapest on Thursday, exchanging views on the outcome of the US election as well as regional and international developments.
Qualco Foundation supports the Odysseas Elytis Museum: A tribute to Greece’s literary legacy
The Odysseas Elytis Museum comes to life thanks to the support of the Qualco Foundation, 28 years after the poet’s death and 45 years after he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Foundation, recognizing the importance of preserving Greek cultural heritage, contributed to the establishment of the new museum, making it a dedicated space for the memory and work of Odysseas Elytis.
Ministry of Economy and Finance: 13 questions on the tax bill – The 12 tax cuts, incentives and reforms
Ahead of the new tax bill, the Ministry of Economy and Finance answers 13 questions to make it more clear what changes are coming in this section. The 12 tax cuts that are being enacted, the incentives given to businesses and all the reforms to the tax law.
The 13 questions and answers on the new tax bill
Leaders of Cyprus, Turkey have coffee in rare encounter
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met on the sidelines of a summit in Hungary on Thursday, Cypriot officials said, in a rare and unusual encounter between traditional foes.
FM to Hurriyet: ‘I envision a neighborhood of lasting peace, prosperity’
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, interviewed by Turkish newspaper Hurriyet ahead of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Athens on Friday, expressed his vision of "a neighborhood of lasting peace and prosperity between our people."
"We have built a level of trust, step by step, enabling honest discussions and the prevention of crises," Gerapetritis noted.
Ilias Livanis: The auction process of his real estate has been canceled
The cancellation of the auction scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th, against the publisher Ilias Livanis was announced by the law firm representing him.
The auction was related to a property he owns in the Lycabettus area.
Budapest: Informal meeting between Mitsotakis, Erdogan, Christodoulides, and Rama
Before the start of the European Political Community summit in Budapest, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Albani