Thessaloniki Metro: “We’re counting days now” for Kalamaria extension as trial runs begin
Thessaloniki Metro’s Kalamaria extension is days away from opening as trial runs begin and final safety certifications near completion.
Politics
Mitsotakis’ TIF Gift: The “13th National Pension” Plan Explained
Greece’s PM Mitsotakis is set to unveil a major welfare package at TIF, with a “13th national pension” worth up to €446.87 for retirees topping the agenda.
PASOK Leader Heads to Thessaloniki with Alternative Government Plan
PASOK leader Androulakis heads to Thessaloniki with a bold alternative government plan targeting cost of living, wages, and corruption ahead of elections.
“Hope for Democracy” party: Moutsatso and Avgerinos fire back at Karystianou
Greek actress Moutsatso and former party spokesman Avgerinos renew attacks on Maria Karystianou after a bitter split from “Hope for Democracy.”
Mitsotakis: Infrastructure push, Thessaloniki Fair package, and voter realignment
Greece’s government returns from recess with a €2bn Thessaloniki Fair package, infrastructure push, and a strategy to rebuild its voter base ahead of spring elections.
SYRIZA’s “troika” unites against Tsipras: “We are here for the Left”
SYRIZA’s Dourou, Polakis, and Pappas launch a united front against Tsipras, declaring “we are here for the Left” in a bold new political video.
Greek minister warns of fake news flood ahead of elections
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis slams a viral fake photo and warns of a wave of misinformation ahead of Greece’s upcoming elections.
Greece wildfires: First payments to victims coming by end of week
Greece’s deputy minister confirms first wildfire compensation payments arrive by week’s end, as arson arrests near 300 and red-tagged homes rise to 101.
Erdogan’s “Blue Homeland” moves from theory to action: Two new marine parks isolate Kastellorizo and drive a wedge between Lemnos and Samothrace (Maps)
Turkey formally establishes two marine parks in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, escalating tensions with Greece over contested maritime zones and island rights.
Greece and Bahrain FMs discuss Middle East and Gulf stability
Greek FM Gerapetritis spoke with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Alzayani, discussing regional developments in the Middle East and Persian Gulf.
Greek Left in Battle: ELAS rises as PASOK opens front against Tsipras ahead of Thessaloniki Fair
Greece’s center-left is fracturing: PASOK declares war on Tsipras’s new ELAS party as both gear up for a defining clash at the Thessaloniki Fair.
“Operation North”: Mitsotakis bets on Northern Greece ahead of elections
Greece’s ruling party launches “Operation North,” targeting Macedonia and Thrace ahead of elections with major infrastructure showcases at Thessaloniki’s TIF.