Bank of Greece reports central government primary budget surplus of 1.5 billion euros in first half 2023
The central government primary balance had a surplus of roughly 1.5 billion euros in the first half of 2023, up from a deficit of 3.8 billion euros in the same period in 2022, according to figures on the central government…
Diplomatic sources on Turkish authorities decision to forbid liturgy at Panaghia Soumela
The Turkish authorities’ decision to forbid a liturgy at the historic Orthodox monastery of Panaghia Soumela on the August 15 religious holiday is an extremely disappointing development for all the faithful and the pilgrims that expected to visit it this…
Gerapetritis calls for safeguards ensuring that NATO armaments are not used against NATO allies
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stressed Greece’s fixed position that international law and international treaties must be respected during his meeting on Thursday with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels. He also underlined that it’s important “during decision-making on the…
Romania, Slovakia and Poland responded to Greece’s request for help with the wildfires
Help from Romania, Slovakia and Poland is expected to arrive on Thursday and Friday after Greece activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and asked for assistance in fighting the major wildfires raging in the country, Fire Brigade spokesperson Yiannis Artopios…
Optimal collaboration of Greece & Frontex discussed in Athens meeting between Varvitsiotis, Leijtens
The optimal collaboration between Greece and border control agency Frontex was discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Shipping & Island Policy Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis and visiting Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens. Beate Gminder, Deputy Director-General in charge of the…
General call from Greeks abroad for the lifting of restrictions on their voting rights
The government’s decision to remove current restrictions that prevent Greeks abroad from voting in Greece’s elections from their country of residence, through a bill of the Interior Ministry, has mobilised Greek expatriates to make further proposals. The Forum of the…
Largest container ship in the world, ‘OOCL Piraeus’, arrives in Greece
“We are proud that one of the largest container transport ships in the world carries the name of the largest Greek port, Piraeus, and will carry its glorious name to the world,” Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) CEO Zhang Anming said…
Eight Greek Universities included in Quacquarelli Symonds world university rankings
Eight Greek universities were included in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) global ranking for universities for 2023-2024. The top ranking Greek university was the National Technical University of Athens (Metsovian Polytechnic) in 347th place followed by the National and Kapodistrian University…
European Parliament approves Beleri-related amendment proposed by New Democracy
The European Parliament plenary on Wednesday approved a recently proposed amendment to a 2022 European Commission report on Albania, in relation to the detention of Himare Mayor Fredi Beleri by the country’s authorities, said New Democracy party’s press office. The…
The Greek-French friendship is stronger and closer than ever, French ambassador Maisonnave says
“The Greek-French friendship is stronger and closer than ever,” French ambassador Patrick Maisonnave said during an event marking the national anniversary of France, adding that Greece and France face a set of common threats together, with multi-level bilateral relations and…
Mitsotakis, Erdogan agree that the current positive climate should continue
The positive climate in the bilateral relations of Greece and Turkiye in recent months should have both “continuity and consistency” as this would be in the interests of the two countries, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Mitsotakis: We can agree on a road map to resolve the one and sole difference with Turkiye
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday welcomed the agreement on Sweden’s accession to NATO upon his arrival for the start of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Greek government sources on Tuesday welcomed as positive the rapprochement…
