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.
A total of 26 countries will perform and compete for the win. These include the 10 that qualified from Semi-Final 1 (Cyprus was eliminated), the 10 that qualified from Semi-Final 2 – among them Greece – the Big Five (France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy), and the host country (Switzerland).
A section of the iconic dolphin fresco at the Knossos Palace, a cornerstone of Minoan heritage, collapsed unexpectedly on Friday morning, sparking widespread outrage over the site’s long-standing neglect.
In December 2023, the US agency gave Greece an investment grade. Since then, the US agency has not upgraded the rating or the outlook for Greece’s credit rating.
The company emphasized that no images of the Acropolis were used for advertising or other purposes. “The event complied fully with the approved permits, and the drone flight was limited to the Zappeion site,” Adidas stated.
The report revealed that the aggregate sum of these arrears amounted to €3.2 billion in 2024 from 2,593,285 electricity meters, meaning 32 percent of consumers—roughly one in three—have failed to pay their electricity providers.
The construction of the new airport that is being developed at Kastelli in Iraklio on Crete is progressing at a steady pace.
Announced by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the national operator of the international Blue Flag program, Greece’s 623 awarded beaches account for 15% of the world’s Blue Flag-certified coasts among 52 participating countries.
Karalis is enjoying the peak of his career, showcasing remarkable consistency and jaw-dropping performances. His ascent began in September 2024, when he secured second place at the Diamond League final in Zurich with a 5.82-meter jump, earning him a spot in the global top three with 1,426 points, behind Duplantis (1,625) and American Sam Kendricks (1,453).
The young singer’s traditional ballad earned her a place among the top 10 qualifiers, joining Armenia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta in Saturday’s finale.
Representing Greece, Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou laid out Athens’ regional strategy in the energy sector, emphasising the country’s emerging role as a linchpin in Europe’s new energy architecture.
