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.
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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.
Turkey announces marine parks in Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, excludes Kastellorizo
Turkey announces marine parks in Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean waters, excluding Kastellorizo island, escalating tensions with Greece over maritime sovereignty.
Government’s mega infrastructure plan: New roads, Metro and airports
Greece unveils ambitious infrastructure mega-plan including new highways, Metro expansions, and airports across Patras, Crete, Thessaloniki, and Athens by 2027.
Skertsos on Patras-Pyrgos highway: We deliver this road first and foremost in memory of those who lost their lives
Greek Minister Skertsos announces opening of long-delayed Patras-Pyrgos highway, dedicating the road to victims of past accidents on the dangerous route.
Mantzourani admits no evidence against ministers in OPEKEPE case
SYRIZA Justice spokesperson admits no incriminating evidence exists against government ministers in major corruption case, marking dramatic shift in opposition stance.
Coast Guard praised for swift action in Faliro tragedy case
Greek Coast Guard and police praised for swift arrest of suspect in tragic child death case at Paleo Faliro beach through coordinated investigation.
Deputy Minister of Transport, Kyranakis: Last summer without air conditioning on public transport
Greek Transport Minister promises air conditioning upgrade for Athens public transport, ending decades of summer heat problems for commuters.