Following the electoral triumph of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, 15 women will take up positions in the new Greek government. The 15 women have taken up positions among the 62 ministers, deputies, and deputy ministers who make up the new Greek government. Notable names include Sofia Zacharaki, Niki Kerameos, Lina Mendoni, Olga Kefalogianni, and Irene Agapidaki. “We […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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Monday, June 26, 2023
Was the Kraken a Sea Monster From Greek Mythology?
The Kraken is one of the most famous sea monsters around, and it is usually associated with Greek mythology. This association comes from the fact that it features in the classic Clash of the Titans movie from 1981, as well as the remake from 2010. However, was the Kraken really a sea monster from Greek […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Mitsotakis sworn in as Greek PM, promises 'big changes'
Kyriakos Mitsotakis promised to rebuild Greece's credit rating, create jobs, raise wages and boost state revenues after he was sworn in for a ...
Greek prime minister wins second term in runoff elections
Official results show voters gave Greece’s reformist Prime Minister … credited with bringing the Greek economy to stability and … celebrating near party headquarters in Athens, he said that New … support us.” Although many Greeks are struggling with the cost …
Greece ignored boat help offer
… it offered aerial support to Greek authorities shortly before a … offered additional aerial support to Greek authorities on 13 June … search and rescue operation off Crete. Earlier that day, the … in the Ionian Sea near Greece';s Peloponnese peninsula on …
Why Hundreds Drowned Off the Coast of Greece
On June 14th, in the middle of the night, it capsized, then sank, while a Greek Coast Guard vessel was stationed just a short distance away. As many as seven hundred and fifty men, women, and children are believed to have been on board.
Mitsotakis to Focus on Greek Economy After Decisive Election Win
Greece’s Kyriakos Mitsotakis trounced the opposition in Sunday’s general election, giving the former prime minister a resounding mandate for the next four years and assuring markets that he’ll be able ...
One In Three Greeks Consider Baklava To Be A Turkish Dessert
About one in three Greeks believe that baklava is of Turkish origin, according to research conducted on both sides of the Aegean Sea.
Greek voters propel new far-right Spartans group into parliament
Centre-right politician, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, won second term in office but group emerged as the fifth biggest in Athens’ 300-seat house
Greece's New Democracy sets ambitious goals in second term
Party has its work cut out to raise investment, economic growth and wages while lowering debt and unemployment.
Mitsotakis elected Greek premier after election landslide
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis begins his second term with a commitment to accelerate reforms following landslide election victory.
Frontex Considers Suspension of Greek Operations
According to Le Monde's sources, the EU's Border and Coast Guard Agency found Greece had failed to protect fundamental rights.
Frontex Says Greece Ignored Migrant Boat Help Offer
The European Union's border agency Frontex said on Monday it had received "no response" when it offered aerial support to Greek authorities shortly before a migrant vessel capsized, leaving at least 82 dead.
Greece: what does Mitsotakis' victory mean?
With almost all votes counted, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' liberal-conservative Nea Dimokratia has secured a clear victory in the second ...
Traffic-related deaths increased again in Greece last year
The number of fatal road traffic injuries in Greece rose again in 2022, based on the annual report of the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) ...
How to explore glorious Greece with kids
With its countless sun-dazzled islands dotted with toddler-friendly beaches, fun activities for older children, and fascinating cities where ...
Mitsotakis wins big in Greece
Former Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks to supporters outside his New Democracy party's headquarters in Athens. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi. The ruling ...
'Dark' far right clouds Greek skies
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy party (EPP) got 158 seats out of the 300-member parliament. The main opposition remains the ...
Türkiye saves irregular migrants pushed back by Greece
… Turkish territorial waters by Greek authorities. Coast Guard Northern … war and persecution. The Greek government denies all allegations, … Greece’s pushback policy. In early 2023 alone, Greek … western shores in March. Athens consistently denies the accusations …
Sizzled the Greek restaurant chain is coming to Cornmarket
… is sourced from suppliers in Greece. It says: "Our tender … takes the best of the Greek grill with our own Sizzled … London-based chain The Real Greek was linked with the former … with the move. Fans of Greek-style food enjoyed eating at …
Greece general election: Kyriakos Mitsotakis wins second term
Greece's prime minister is vowing to push ahead with reforms during his second term in office. Kyriakos Mitsotakis secured a parliamentry majority in Sunday's election. His conservative New Democracy party got over 40 percent of the vote, more than double ...
Kyriakos Mitsotakis Sworn In For Second Term As Greece's PM
Conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis was sworn in Monday for a second term as Greece's prime minister, a day after voters handed him a huge election victory for the second time in five weeks.
Stunning Greek Mosaics Uncovered in Syria
A rare and stunning mosaic panel depicting Greek scenes has recently been uncovered in the Homs province of Syria. Experts say it dates back to the Roman era. Syrian state news agency SANA reported that archeologists unearthed the sizeable mosaic panel constructed 1,600 years ago in the city of al-Rastan, adding that “the panel has […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Did Ancient Greeks Build their Temples Where Earthquakes Struck?
The Ancient Greeks may have built temples and other sacred or treasured sites deliberately on land previously affected by earthquakes. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Mitsotakis sworn in Prime Minister of Greece
Elections winner and conservative New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid a visit to the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou in order to receive the mandate to form a government. “It is a special honour to receive this mandate to form a government with a four-year horizon,” Mitsotakis said stressing that he is aware … The post Mitsotakis sworn in Prime Minister of Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Mitsotakis Sworn in as Greek PM After Election Victory
… the party’s HQ in Athens, 25 June 2023. Photo … consecutive four-year term as Greece’s Prime Minister. “We … of simple proportional representation”, reported Athens Macedonia news agency. New Democracy … -left PASOK won 11.86 per cent and 32 seats; the Greek …
Big win for right-wing in Greek elections
… an election victory party in Athens, adding that major reforms … be prime minister of all Greeks, because problems have no … all Greek women and for all Greeks.” Overall the results represented Greece’ … Greek Solution (4.5%). On the left, the socialist PASOK …
Sky’s the limit for Greek satellites
… seven joint ventures of Greek companies and academic … through ground stations in Greece, will communicate with conventional … and implementation of the Greek national satellite space project, … at Planetek Hellas, to Kathimerini. Planetek leads one of …
Elections in Greece, one confirmation and three surprises
… results of the elections in Greece With a turnout of 52 … more sensitive. Compared to the Greek Solution and Spartans, this … coincidence that he is from Thessaloniki who said that several voices … will go ahead because the Greeks wanted it. The puzzle remains …
PM Mitsotakis of Greece Wins Election Mandate
… Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece won a clear mandate … won all 50.” Historically, Greece and the Russian Federation … Greece. The three nationalist and ultra-conservative parties (Spartans, Greek … number of migrants to Greece. However, Mitsotakis stemmed …
Mitsotakis wins second term as Greek PM
… economy…reports Asian Lite News Greece’s conservative New Democracy … Kyriakos Mitsotakis, leader of Greece’s center right New Democracy … the overall outcome, as Greeks were expected to focus on … clear majority. ALSO READ-Greek, Lithuanian envoys hail Indian …
How New Democracy Surged to Victory in Greece
Voters seemed to embrace Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s tough stance on migration and approach to the economy, and were less concerned about revelations of spying on the opposition.
Tory victory in Greek election flows from left's failures
The conservative New Democracy (ND) party won the Greek election on Sunday, with Kyriakos Mitsotakis staying as prime minister.
Tory victory in Greek election flows from left's failures
The conservative New Democracy (ND) party won the Greek election on Sunday, with Kyriakos Mitsotakis staying as prime minister.
Mitsotakis to Focus on Greek Economy After Big Election Win
Greece's Kyriakos Mitsotakis trounced the opposition in Sunday's general election, giving the former prime minister a resounding mandate for the ...
Greece's New Democracy party wins a second term
Second Greek election in a month gives ND an absolute majority.
Ruling party set to win in Greece poll
New Democracy projected to secure Parliament majority with 158 seats. Greece went to the polls on Sunday for the second time in just over a month ...
Mitsotakis Sworn in as Greek PM After Election Triumph
Kyriakos Mitsotakis was sworn in as Greek Prime Minister on Monday after his party’s election triumph. “It is a special honor to receive this mandate to form a government with a four-year horizon,” Mitsotakis said in his meeting with the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou at the Presidential Mansion on Monday morning. The […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Snakes, Apes and Ferrets: The Ancient Greek Love of Pets
Animals were an important part of life in antiquity, and Ancient Greeks loved their pets. Ancient sources tell us that they kept a wide variety of animals at home, ranging from dogs to snakes. Paintings, writings, and sculptures from ancient Greece reveal that dogs were, by far, the most common domesticated pet and prized for […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
New Democracy Wins Vote of Greeks Abroad
New Democracy is leading in the vote of Greeks living overseas, as the counting of ballot boxes from the 35 countries where polling stations were set up continues. With three in five votes counted, New Democracy won 41.94% of the vote, followed by SYRIZA with 17.24%. The Greek Communist Party (KKE) received 12.42% of the […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Mitsotakis Wins by a Landslide in Greek Elections
Center-right New Democracy (ND) party of Kyriakos Mitsotakis is the clear winner of the Greek general elections held on Sunday. With almost all votes counted, ND gets 40.55 percent, followed by SYRIZA at 17.84 percent. PASOK is at 11.85 percent with the Communist Party follows at 7.69 percent. According to the results, ND will […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Greek coastguard faces tough questions over refugee boat tragedy
Some survivors say their overcrowded trawler capsized this month after the Greek coastguard tried to tow it.
Conservatives Win Reelection in Greece
athens — With nearly all of the … with promises to remake the Greek economy and rebrand the nation … obscurity to take centerstage in Greece’s political process. In all … warriors of Sparta in ancient Greece, the new party advocates tighter …
Mitsotakis sworn in as Greek PM after landslide election victory
Conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis embarked Monday on his second term as Greece's prime minister with a vow to accelerate institutional and economic reforms, after voters handed him a huge election victory for the second time in five weeks.
Greek leader wins second term in landslide
… the actions of Greek authorities and the country… from one of Greece';s most prominent political … mayor of Athens. The younger Mitsotakis has vowed to rebrand Greece as a … the island of Crete and lower-income areas surrounding Athens, some for the …
Global Traveler: Greek Islands Shine at US Leisure Lifestyle Awards
… services, and destinations. Greece emerged as a standout … the enchanting island of Santorini, known for its breathtaking … and diverse landscapes, Crete also received recognition, securing … Greece at the ceremony will be Konstantinos Harokopos, the Head of the Greek …
Tom Cruise: “I love Greece. Great food, great people”
… interview that he loved Greece and the Greek people. On the occasion … him that he was from Greece. Then, Tom Cruise took the … . He then added: “I love Greece. Great food, great people.” When …
Pro-reform Mitsotakis wins second term in Greek election …
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s center-right leader Kyriakos … the mandate to govern by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. He was … the new vote. Center-left PASOK elected 32 lawmakers and the …
Fighting CRC commissions new downtown mural of Manoli Savvenas, 'The Flying Greek'
Springfield's "Flying Greek" will be forever immortalized … Square. Manoli "The Flying Greek" Savvenas was a world … a young man born in Greece to success and the …
Italy and Greece can achieve important results
Italy and Greece together can achieve important results said Premier Giorgia Meloni on Monday, congratulating Greek conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his strong second-term victory in parliamentary elections on Sunday.