Patras-Pyrgos highway opens after 18-year construction odyssey
After 18 years of delays and political battles, Greece’s Patras-Pyrgos highway finally opens, ending one of the country’s most troubled infrastructure projects.
Politics
Government officials respond to Samaras interview: “Citizens have answered three times with 40% approval”
Government officials respond to former PM Samaras’ interview, citing three electoral victories with 40% support as proof of public approval for current policies.
Undecided voters threaten ruling party majority in Greece
Greek undecided voters reach 20%, threatening the ruling New Democracy party’s parliamentary majority as disappointed citizens choose abstention over opposition.
Georgiadis: First pediatric transplant in Greece planned for 2026
Greece plans first pediatric liver transplant for 2026 as Health Minister praises NHS performance in recent critical cases and announces new transplant center.
Spiliotópoulos: The world is not an excel sheet, nor life a platform
Former Greek minister Aris Spiliotópoulos criticizes New Democracy’s transformation into a corporate entity, discusses tourism stagnation and AI’s impact.
PASOK on Turkish marine parks: National sovereignty and marine environment protection non-negotiable
PASOK demands firm action against Turkish marine park claims in Aegean, calling national sovereignty and environmental protection non-negotiable priorities.
Government attacks PASOK over private universities stance
Greek government sources criticize PASOK’s contradictory stance on private universities, highlighting policy reversals and selective criticism approach.
Famellos on electricity prices: “Heatwave and bills test households”
Greek opposition leader Famellos criticizes soaring electricity prices amid heatwave, blaming government privatization policies for 50% rate increases.
Olga Kefalogianni: Greek tourism maintains high performance
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni discusses record tourism performance, sustainability goals, and condemns targeting visitors by nationality.
Greece condemns Turkey’s illegal marine parks in international waters
Greece strongly condemns Turkey’s creation of marine parks in international waters, calling it illegal and a violation of maritime law that threatens regional relations.
Private universities row: Sorbonne excluded, says PASOK – Marinakis responds
Greek government and PASOK clash over private university approvals as Sorbonne Paris Nord reportedly fails to secure operating license for 2025-2026.
Greece recognizes Bektashi Alevi Muslims of Thrace in historic vote
Greece’s Parliament recognizes Bektashi Alevi Muslims of Thrace as religious legal entity, marking historic step for religious freedom and multiculturalism.