May 20, 2026
Skaramangas Shipyards to present renewed commercial capabilities
Greece’s historic Skaramangas Shipyards will be presenting its revitalised commercial capabilities and extensive infrastructure to the global maritime community during its second participation in Posidonia this June.
May 20, 2026
Conference on Greek shipyard renaissance at Posidonia
“The Greek Shipyard Renaissance: Rebuilding Capacity, Restoring Leadership,” a high-level panel organized by SNAME Greece and sponsored by Posidonia Exhibitions SA, will bring together senior representatives from leading Greek shipyards during mexy month’s Posidonia 2026 to examine the sector’s ongo
May 20, 2026
Nurses’ demand gets satisfied
State nurses, nursing assistants, ambulance drivers, paramedics join special labor category.
May 20, 2026
The right distinction
The need for drastic public expenditure cuts during the economic crisis resulted in injustices, such as only a few jobs operating under a special status remaining formally recognized as being hazardous and unhealthy.
May 20, 2026
ATHEX: Buyers back in bourse driver’s seat
The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,220.01 points, adding 0.40% to Tuesday’s 2,211.20 points.
May 20, 2026
For Europe’s conservatives, the Greek comeback has a face
What the Champions League is to European soccer, the Charlemagne Prize is to European politics. Since 1950, the German city of Aachen has awarded the prestigious distinction to individuals and institutions that have made exceptional contributions to European unity and cooperation on the continent.
May 20, 2026
Ukraine owes Greece ‘big apology’ over naval drone, Dendias says
Kyiv owes Greece a “big apology” after a Ukrainian naval drone was discovered off the island of Lefkada earlier this month, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has said, warning that the incident highlights broader risks to maritime safety in the Mediterranean.
May 20, 2026
Greek-made components used for first time in foreign warship, shipyard says
Greek-made components have been used for the first time in a foreign warship, marking a milestone for Greece’s defense industry, Salamis Shipyards said following work on a French Navy frigate.
May 20, 2026
The good public servant, the state’s backbone
Watching the excellent documentary by Eleni Varvitsioti and Viktoria Dendrinou on the Greek debt crisis, “To the Millimeter,” there is one character who stayed with me because they may have played a central role in keeping Greece on its feet in 2015.
May 20, 2026
EU prosecutor’s concerns over proposed law made public
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi warned the government that a proposed legislative amendment aimed at accelerating investigations involving MPs undermined the protection of EU funds given to Greece and raised “serious concerns” over the rule of law.
May 20, 2026
Konstantis Pistiolis | Athens | June 14
Greek musician Konstantis Pistiolis will perform at Technopolis (100 Pireos) with a concert blending traditional Greek sounds and contemporary experimentation.
May 20, 2026
Greece condemns Israel over treatment of flotilla detainees
Greece’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s treatment of Greek citizens detained during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, calling it “unacceptable and absolutely condemnable.”
May 20, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Athens Attiki Odos highway
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon on the Attiki Odos highway in Athens.
May 20, 2026
Kalis Polis Project Session | Athens | May 21
The Kali Polis Project will host a Global Speakers Series session at the Demos Center (17B Ipitou) featuring high-level Greek experts on climate and youth engagement in the European Union.
May 20, 2026
Speaker to refer alleged leaks from spy chief hearing to ethics committee
Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis has said he will refer alleged leaks from a closed-door parliamentary hearing involving National Intelligence Service (EYP) chief Themistoklis Demiris to the legislature’s ethics committee, describing them as a possible “criminal offense.”
May 20, 2026
Cyprus tourism slumps amid Iran war fallout, bookings fall sharply
Tourism in Cyprus has slumped amid security concerns linked to the war in Iran, raising fears for one of the island’s most important economic sectors, Bloomberg reported.
May 20, 2026
Giant Cretan lyra hopes to pluck Guinness world record
A giant 10-meter-high Cretan lyra believed to be the largest of its kind in the world has been unveiled in southern Crete, with its creators seeking recognition from Guinness World Records. The oversized traditional three-stringed instrument was built over six months in the village of Pitsidia, near
May 20, 2026
Tegea: The Arcadian city-state reborn through its museum
At the award-winning Archaeological Museum of Tegea, we discovered the story of one of ancient Arcadia’s most important city-states.
May 20, 2026
Skai TV pulls plug on ‘Survivor’ following player accident
Greek television channel Skai has announced it is ending its reality show “Survivor,” with the final episode scheduled to air Wednesday, just over a week after a serious accident involving one of the contestants in the Dominican Republic. Contestant Stavros suffered severe leg injuries while spearfi
May 20, 2026
Energean cuts output guidance and dividend, hit by Mideast conflict
Eastern Mediterranean-focused gas producer Energean cut its 2026 production forecast and dividend on Wednesday after a 41-day shutdown of its Israeli operations hammered its first-quarter results.
May 20, 2026
Greece must tap into its comparative advantages
Greece is “in a much better position to weather shocks without relying on external financial assistance,” the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, said during a recent visit to the country.
May 20, 2026
Greece and the global storm
It seems that even if the fighting in the Middle East and Ukraine were to stop today, the world is already very different from what it was a few years ago.
May 20, 2026
New proposed framework for solar, wind parks
Proposed new regulations on where future renewable energy production units can be installed will largely exclude environmentally protected areas and Greece’s higher mountains, the government said Wednesday.
May 20, 2026
Greek pro-Palestinian activists reaching Israel
Greek pro-Palestinian activists detained at sea by Israeli forces while trying to challenge the country’s naval blockade on Gaza will soon disembark in Israel and will be offered all possible assistance by Greek diplomats, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
