USA: Kennedy announces CDC overhaul after firing top director
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces major CDC reforms after firing director Susan Monarez, sparking conflict between Trump administration and health scientists.
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Syria: Israel launches ground and air assault targeting Turkish spy equipment
Israel conducts strategic strikes in Syria, dismantling Turkish spy equipment and warning the new government against following Turkish orders in bold military operation.
JD Vance calls heated clash with Zelensky in Oval Office “useful”
JD Vance admits heated Oval Office clash with Zelensky was “useful” in revealing US-Ukraine disagreements, criticizing Biden’s approach while signaling alignment.
Turkish businessman death: Ship crew saw debris but left him to drown
Ship crew witnessed debris from fatal collision with Turkish businessman’s yacht but continued sailing, leaving victim to drown in shocking maritime incident.
Zelensky: “Security guarantees framework ready next week”
Ukrainian President Zelensky announces security guarantees framework ready next week after extensive talks with Turkish President Erdogan on Black Sea security.
Kerameos: Six pillars driving labor market transformation
Greek Labor Minister reveals six-pillar strategy transforming job market, with unemployment dropping from 20.3% to 13% in Central Macedonia and 500,000 new jobs created.
Greece announces massive 212% increase in public investments by 2026
Greece plans massive 212% boost in public investments by 2026, reaching €16.9 billion from €5.4 billion in 2019, with major infrastructure projects nationwide.
Greek schools open with more permanent staff appointments
Greece’s Education Minister announces 10,000 new permanent teacher appointments for the new school year, emphasizing support for primary and special education.
Papachristou: Timelines for Aretsou marina and Government House
Major infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki move forward with marina tender in 2025 and Government House study completion by 2026, Superfund CEO announces.
Afroditi Latinopoulou on car crash: “Impact was strong, we wore seatbelts and seatbelts save lives”
Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou speaks about her car accident, emphasizing seatbelt safety after hit-and-run crash on Kifisias Avenue. Driver arrested.
Tempi train crash: Fire department report submitted to prosecutor
Fire department report finds no combustion traces in Tempe train crash locomotive cabin, contradicting earlier findings about flammable cargo transport.
Parliament appoints interim OPEKEPE president, bans staff transfers
Parliament votes to appoint interim OPEKEPE president while temporarily banning staff transfers until 2025 to ensure uninterrupted EU agricultural aid payments.
Turkey denies European mayors’ visit to jailed Ekrem İmamoğlu
European mayors denied prison visit to Istanbul’s jailed mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, award presented to wife as delegation stands outside Silivri prison.
Thessaloniki suburban rail to connect city center with Sindos by end of 2025
Thessaloniki’s suburban rail expansion will connect city center to Sindos by late 2025, doubling bus fleet and improving student transport with half-hourly service.
Konstantinos Pylarinos: Funeral scheduled for Friday, August 29
Veteran Greek politician Konstantinos Pylarinos dies at 91. Funeral service set for Friday at Athens Metropolitan Cathedral before burial in Zakynthos.
Dendias travels to Copenhagen Friday for informal EU summit on Ukraine and European defense
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias heads to Copenhagen for crucial EU summit addressing Ukraine crisis and European defense strategy this Friday.
Chrysochoidis: Zero sports violence incidents, zero university occupations
Greek Minister Chrysochoidis reports zero sports violence incidents and university occupations in Thessaloniki, highlighting major security improvements.
Marinakis: Those wanting 13th salary now don’t want others to get anything
Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis defends 13th salary policy, stating those demanding immediate payment ignore support for other workers needing help.
Mitsotakis on new university chair: Example of private-public partnership
Greek PM Mitsotakis praises new Alexander the Great Studies Chair at Aristotle University as model for private-public university partnerships in Greece.
Georgiadis: Thessaloniki hospital budget increased by 62.7% in six years
Greek Health Minister announces 62.7% budget increase for Thessaloniki hospitals over six years, highlighting major healthcare investments and infrastructure projects.