ekathimerini.com RSS FEEDhttps://www.ekathimerini.com/infeeds/rss/nx-rss-feed.xml© ekathimerini.com 2020elThu, 11 Jun 2026 13:12:34 +0000 https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1306375/3-arrested-at-basketball-game-including-fan-with-laser-pointer/ ekath-1306375 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:12:34 +0000 Three fans have been arrested during a Panathinaikos-Olympiakos basketball match in Athens for drugs possession and attempting to disrupt the game, police said Thursday. NEWS BASKETBALL, SPORTS, NEWS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1306374/light-firefighting-plane-lands-on-its-nose-pilot-unhurt/ ekath-1306374 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:54:02 +0000 A small firefighting plane ended up standing on its nose after a brake malfunction during landing on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesvos, reports said Thursday. NEWS ACCIDENT, NEWS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1306370/fire-engulfs-two-boats-at-island-harbor-tourists-evacuated/ ekath-1306370 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:46:28 +0000 A catamaran and a wooden boat went up in flames at the main port of the Ionian island of Paxos on Thursday, triggering a large-scale response by firefighters and coast guard authorities. NEWS FIRE, NEWS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/in-depth/analysis/1306367/are-we-as-competitive-as-we-think-in-tourism/ ekath-1306367 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:28:18 +0000 As expected, inflationary pressures continued to be transmitted to the Greek market in May as well. The data that stood out most, however, was in the “holiday package” category, which includes accommodation, transportation, dining and leisure activities. ANALYSIS ECONOMY, INFLATION, TOURISM, IN DEPTH, ANALYSIS Νikos Filippidis Νikos Filippidis https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1306366/two-gangs-nabbed-for-selling-drugs-to-and-recruiting-minors/ ekath-1306366 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:51:46 +0000 Police in Athens have dismantled two gangs accused of selling drugs to minors in the capital’s northern suburbs, arresting nine young suspects and identifying two others who remain at large. NEWS CHILD, CRIME, DRUGS, NEWS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/1306364/another-ministry-official-steps-down-amid-speculation-about-reach-of-zoning-corruption-probe/ ekath-1306364 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:34:03 +0000 A senior official at the Ministry of Culture tendered his resignation on Thursday, just days after a colleague at the Environment Ministry also stepped down, amid speculation of ties to an ongoing investigation into corruption at city zoning offices.   POLITICS CORRUPTION, POLITICS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/energy/1306304/lng-has-replaced-russian-and-azeri-gas/ ekath-1306304 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:25:26 +0000 Greece is rapidly weaning itself off Russian natural gas, with liquefied natural gas emerging as the dominant energy source in the first five months of 2026, according to data released by the Green Tank think tank. ENERGY ENERGY, ECONOMY Chrysa Liangou Chrysa Liangou https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1306362/cyprus-france-defense-deal-sparks-strong-reaction-from-ankara/ ekath-1306362 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:49:47 +0000 Ankara has reacted strongly to the recent announcement of a military cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus facilitating the deployment of French forces on Cypriot territory.  FOREIGN AFFAIRS CYPRUS, DEFENSE, FRANCE, TURKEY, POLITICS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Manolis Kostidis Manolis Kostidis https://www.ekathimerini.com/culture/1306359/greece-named-honored-country-at-cannes-film-market/ ekath-1306359 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:22 +0000 Greece is basking in a rare moment of global cinematic attention, capped by the announcement that it will be the guest country at the 2027 Marché du Film, one of the industry’s top commercial platforms, held alongside the Cannes Film Festival. CULTURE FILM, CULTURE Alexandra Skaraki Alexandra Skaraki https://www.ekathimerini.com/leisure/destinations/1306353/ship-sinking-brings-dive-park-a-step-closer/ ekath-1306353 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:11:01 +0000 A Cretan municipality is putting the finishing touches on what it hopes will become a magnet for dive tourists, after sinking a second warship to anchor an underwater park. ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM, NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306351/bypasses-being-planned-to-tackle-capitals-traffic-chaos/ ekath-1306351 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:37:15 +0000 Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis heralded two major road infrastructure projects Wednesday aimed at easing the chronic traffic gridlock that plagues the greater Athens area, though both remain at the proposal stage with completion targeted – conditionally – by 2035. ECONOMY CITY LIFE, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT, ECONOMY, NEWS, IN DEPTH, SOCIETY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/culture/1306291/new-athens-cultural-fest/ ekath-1306291 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:11:47 +0000 Athens is inaugurating a new cultural institution, the “Festival of Olympia,” running June 21 to July 25 in the Zappeion Gardens in the heart of the Greek capital. CULTURE ATHENS, CULTURE, MUSIC Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1306300/terrorism-probe-uncovers-new-details/ ekath-1306300 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:51:00 +0000 A terrorism investigation spanning Cyprus, Greece and several Asian countries has revealed previously undisclosed details about alleged planning meetings, recruitment efforts and possible international connections, Kathimerini understands. FOREIGN AFFAIRS CRIME, CYPRUS, TERRORISM, POLITICS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Yiannis Souliotis Yiannis Souliotis https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1306350/showers-storms-forecast-before-weekend-clearing/ ekath-1306350 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +0000 Greece faces a stretch of unsettled weather before a gradual return to summer sunshine over the weekend, according to forecasts. NEWS WEATHER, NEWS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/in-depth/1306273/they-went-to-help-fight-the-fire-they-were-arrested/ ekath-1306273 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:04:07 +0000 Under different circumstances, the two friends would have been preparing for their summer holidays. They had planned a motorcycle trip through Crete, but the fire came first. IN DEPTH CRIME, JUSTICE, SOCIETY, WILDFIRE, IN DEPTH Yiannis Papadopoulos Yiannis Papadopoulos https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/real-estate/1306297/home-program-leaves-thousands-behind/ ekath-1306297 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:21:32 +0000 Greece’s “My Home II” subsidized mortgage program has ended with more than half its approved beneficiaries unable to find eligible properties to buy, exposing a deepening supply crisis in the country’s housing market. REAL ESTATE HOUSING CRISIS, ECONOMY, REAL ESTATE Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1306293/turkey-signals-advance-of-maritime-bill/ ekath-1306293 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:03:02 +0000 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis that Ankara intends to proceed with legislation on Turkey’s maritime zones, a proposal known as the “Blue Homeland” bill, during talks on the sidelines of the SEECP Summit in Sofia. FOREIGN AFFAIRS DEFENSE, DIPLOMACY, GEORGE GERAPETRITIS, TURKEY, POLITICS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Vassilis Nedos Vassilis Nedos https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306288/bond-reopening-raises-e3bn/ ekath-1306288 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0000 Thanks to strong demand, the Greek government on Wednesday raised €3 billion through the reopening of its 10-year bond at an interest rate slightly lower than initially planned, thereby covering approximately 95% of its borrowing program for 2026. ECONOMY FINANCE, ECONOMY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306310/fiber-optic-alliance-confirmed/ ekath-1306310 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:26 +0000 The remaining major field of competition in telecommunications is fiber optics. ECONOMY BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, TELECOMS, ECONOMY Matina Charkoftaki Matina Charkoftaki https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306289/supermarket-association-minister-discuss-measures-to-contain-costs/ ekath-1306289 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:35:00 +0000 Representatives of the board of directors of the Hellenic Supermarket Association met Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos on Wednesday. According to the association, both sides expressed their commitment to supporting households through coordinated measures aimed at helping to keep living expenses in check in the coming months. ECONOMY CONFLICT, INFLATION, MIDDLE EAST, ECONOMY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306283/inflation-eased-slightly-in-may/ ekath-1306283 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0000 The rate of inflation eased slightly in May, rising by 5.2%, compared with 5.4% in the previous month, and 2.5% in May 2025, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said on Wednesday. ECONOMY INFLATION, ECONOMY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306178/ppc-launches-23-miniparks-in-athens-and-thessaloniki/ ekath-1306178 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:52:13 +0000 Public Power Corporation has completed the construction of 23 miniparks in 17 areas of Attica and six of Thessaloniki, as part of its investment to enhance urban sustainability and create more green spaces in cities. ECONOMY BUSINESS, ECONOMY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/real-estate/1306180/growth-of-home-prices-eases/ ekath-1306180 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:45:57 +0000 The growth of home prices has slowed significantly since the start of the year, both nationwide and in the two major urban centers of Greater Athens and Thessaloniki, based on the data the Bank of Greece released on Tuesday. REAL ESTATE ECONOMY, PROPERTY, REAL ESTATE Nikos Roussanoglou Nikos Roussanoglou https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1306154/gov-gr-and-public-services/ ekath-1306154 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:35:04 +0000 Gov.gr is a landmark reform in public administration. OPINION OPINION Editorial Editorial https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306308/cyprus-banks-are-stronger-than-ever/ ekath-1306308 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:50:21 +0000 Representatives of Cypriot banks traveled to Brussels to improve Cyprus’ image as an international financial center. ECONOMY BANKING, CYPRUS, ECONOMY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1306152/keeping-up-with-ai/ ekath-1306152 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:37:15 +0000 A decade ago, the “gurus” of new technology – Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and the like – were encouraging young people to learn code instead of a foreign language. Learning the “language” of computers, they said, would secure them a well-paid job for life. OPINION ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI), OPINION Notis Papadopoulos Notis Papadopoulos https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306301/athex-lenders-drop-has-moderate-index-effect/ ekath-1306301 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0000 As expected, the renewed military action in the Persian Gulf sent markets tumbling on Wednesday. ECONOMY STOCKS, ECONOMY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/cartoon/1306251/cartoon-10-06-2026/ ekath-1306251 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:09:38 +0000 CARTOON OPINION, CARTOON Ilias Makris Ilias Makris https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/environment/1306295/only-one-in-four-property-owners-have-cleared-plots-as-fire-safety-deadline-nears/ ekath-1306295 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:24:50 +0000 Only around one in four property owners have completed the mandatory clearing of plots as a wildfire prevention measure, with the June 15 deadline fast approaching. ENVIRONMENT FIRE, SAFETY, NEWS, ENVIRONMENT, IN DEPTH, SOCIETY Stelios Vogiatzakis Stelios Vogiatzakis https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1306133/whos-afraid-of-cooperation/ ekath-1306133 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:13:47 +0000 The launch of new political parties by Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou has already increased electoral volatility. Early polling data points to greater voter shifts and an intense battle for second place. OPINION HARIS DOUKAS, PASOK, POLITICS, OPINION Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1306170/real-time-monitoring-of-aging-bridges/ ekath-1306170 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:42:58 +0000 A network of sensors installed on hundreds of bridges across Greece is providing real-time monitoring of structural conditions, recording daily data on loads and potential deformations as authorities confront the aging state of critical infrastructure. NEWS INFRASTRUCTURE, NEWS Giorgos Lialios Giorgos Lialios https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1306281/turkey-says-maritime-zones-bill-is-national-legislation/ ekath-1306281 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:36 +0000 Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources, referring to Wednesday’s meeting in Sofia between Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, said a bill linked to maritime zones “constitutes national legislation.” FOREIGN AFFAIRS DIPLOMACY, TURKEY, POLITICS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Manolis Kostidis Manolis Kostidis https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/diaspora-politics/1306183/fewer-teachers-heavier-burdens-for-greek-schools-abroad/ ekath-1306183 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:18:13 +0000 For millions of Greeks living abroad, Greek-language schools remain a vital link to language, memory and identity. DIASPORA COMMUNITY, DIASPORA, EDUCATION, POLITICS, IN DEPTH, SOCIETY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/sports/1306277/katerina-misichroni-new-high-priestess-for-olympic-flame-ceremonies/ ekath-1306277 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:59:24 +0000 Actress and classical dancer Katerina Misichroni has been appointed the new High Priestess for Olympic Flame ceremonies for the upcoming Olympic period. SPORTS CULTURE, OLYMPICS, SPORTS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1306272/researchers-stage-nationwide-strike-over-understaffing-funding-gaps/ ekath-1306272 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:58:10 +0000 Researchers in Greece staged a 24-hour nationwide strike on Wednesday, protesting chronic understaffing and the lack of stable funding in the country’s research sector. ECONOMY BRAIN DRAIN, RESEARCH, SOCIETY, STRIKE, ECONOMY Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1306131/why-andreas-and-not-mamdani/ ekath-1306131 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:25:53 +0000 Conventional wisdom supports that a party’s appeal grows when it shifts closer to the center and the average voter. The socialist party’s leader, Andreas Papandreou, did the exact opposite. OPINION ALEXIS TSIPRAS, GREEK LEFT ALLIANCE (ELAS), POLITICS, OPINION Elias Dinas Elias Dinas https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1306270/three-arrested-over-fatal-beating-of-49-year-old-man-in-southern-crete/ ekath-1306270 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:33 +0000 Three men detained earlier Wednesday in villages in southern Crete’s Messara region have been arrested in connection with the death of 49-year-old Alexandros Daskalakis from Apesokari, also in the island’s south, authorities said. NEWS CRIME, DEATH, NEWS Alkis Pappas Alkis Pappas https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1306264/greek-turkish-foreign-ministers-discuss-transatlantic-ties-regional-issues/ ekath-1306264 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:51:55 +0000 Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit in Sofia on Wednesday, discussing transatlantic relations ahead of the July summit in Ankara, as well as developments in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. FOREIGN AFFAIRS CYPRUS PROBLEM, DIPLOMACY, MIDDLE EAST, TURKEY, POLITICS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS Newsroom Newsroom https://www.ekathimerini.com/in-depth/analysis/1306134/breaking-ranks-for-the-good-of-the-party/ ekath-1306134 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:25:18 +0000 Haris Doukas is in a scrappy mood – as are all the factions in PASOK that oppose him. His pose as a leading voice in the party is not justified by his performance in internal voting procedures, according to some PASOK cadres. ANALYSIS ELECTIONS, HARIS DOUKAS, PASOK, POLITICS, IN DEPTH, ANALYSIS Nektaria Stamouli Nektaria Stamouli https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1306121/teaching-demands-dignity-and-discipline/ ekath-1306121 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:55 +0000 A few months ago, alarms were raised by the debate around secondary education after a teacher died, unable to take the pressure of alleged bullying by students. Now, news that fewer university graduates are applying to work in public schools has heightened concerns. OPINION EDUCATION, OPINION Nikos Konstandaras Nikos Konstandaras