Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis recently spoke by phone with Patriarch John of Antioch and All the East to address the ongoing crisis in Syria, according to a report from Orthodox Times.
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“We are deeply alarmed by reports of violent clashes resulting in numerous civilian deaths in Syria. We urge all parties to act with restraint, pursue peaceful resolutions, and avoid steps that could escalate tensions further,” the statement, shared on X, declared.
While no cruise company has officially canceled their scheduled stops at the island, concerns remain, with companies closely monitoring the situation, awaiting government safety measures that will dictate how cruise ships can approach the island before making any final decisions.
The motion of no confidence against the government was rejected by the Parliament.
The 2.3% rate is more than twice the estimated European Union growth (1%) and that of the eurozone (0.9%), according to figures published by Eurostat on Friday. Based on those data, on an annual basis, only seven countries have a higher growth rate than Greece.
Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis predicts that this spring-like weather will persist until March 16, with no significant rainfall but a possible arrival of African dust, particularly in central and southern regions. However, by mid-March, a shift is expected, bringing a brief return to winter conditions, with a drop in temperatures and unsettled weather.
Today, President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Athens to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The meeting is set for noon at the Maximou Mansion, prior to the expanded discussions on the Cyprus issue, which are scheduled for March 17 and 18 in Geneva.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Greek Ministry of Culture has shone a spotlight on a remarkable artifact from ancient Greece, the Maiden of Thera, currently featured in the exhibition “Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories of Women from the Cyclades” at the Museum of Cycladic Art, which runs until May 4, 2025.
The initiative, spearheaded by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), aims to reflect Turkey’s perceived shift in geopolitical alignment away from Western alliances and towards U.S. adversaries.
Political leaders are set to deliver their final speeches before a crucial roll-call vote, with the entire progressive bloc and independent centre-left MPs expected to support the motion.
The temporary and gradually introduced restrictions will include a ban on stopping and parking of all vehicles including bicycles and electric personal vehicles from 05:00-06:00 on Sunday to 14:00-15:00, depending on the streets. Restrictions will affect the area of central Athens and streets around it.
Greek GDP grew by 2.3% in 2024, as according to provisional ELSTAT data, in volume terms, it reached 201.5 billion euros compared to 197 billion euros in 2023
Today (Friday): The weather will be generally clear throughout Greece, with some light cloud cover expected in the western regions from the afternoon onwards. Winds in the Aegean will come from the north at 5-6 Beaufort, while in other parts of the country, winds will be variable, ranging from 3-4 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 17-20°C in most areas, and up to 22°C in some inland regions.
"In 15 months, we have managed to make progress on many issues we have been discussing for years," the minister underlined, referring to the cancer patient registry, which is a valuable tool for patients and doctors, as it can help them to better treat cancer.
As part of the strategic cooperation between TERNA Energy, a Masdar subsidiary, and GEK TERNA, the project is being implemented by TERNA, the construction arm of the GEK TERNA Group.
The announcement of the demonstration came after protesters gathered in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patra and Larissa on Wednesday to voice their support for a no-confidence motion against the center-right administration in Parliament.
The decision came after a meeting of the Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments, led by Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos. The meeting also included Energy Minister Theodoros Skylakakis, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, State Minister Makis Voridis, and Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis.
Despite ongoing minor aftershocks, schools on Santorini and the neighboring islands of Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos reopened on March 4, signaling a return to normalcy.
On March 6, 1994, Melina Mercouri passed away. Every year, this day is commemorated as “Melina Mercouri Remembrance Day.” As part of this anniversary, admission to museums and archaeological sites managed by the Greek state, including the Acropolis Museum, is free.
The Milwaukee Bucks star reached the milestone during the team’s match against the Dallas Mavericks, continuing his impressive ascent up the NBA scoring leaderboard.
