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Prime minister has signalled potential shift in policy Athens has hinted it is interested nuclear technology in its search for low-carbon baseload power. Courtesy Greek National Tourism Organisation. Public support for nuclear energy in Greece has increased significantly over the past seven years, according to a survey published by Athens-based Athlos Energy in collaboration with research company MARC S.A. What we offer Independent news and information for and about the global nuclear industry For nuclear incidents, NucNet operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Daily, weekly and monthly newsletters Acces...

ERT reported that 56 people have been rescued so far, and the search for possible further passengers was ongoing. At least three people died after a boat carrying migrants capsized south of the Greek island of Crete, the ERT broadcaster reported, citing the coastguard. ERT reported that 56 people have been rescued so far, and the search for possible further passengers was ongoing. The broadcaster published a video on Tuesday evening, taken by rescuers as they approached the completely overloaded vessel in the open sea. The cries for help from the people can be heard, but the video stopped. Shortly afterwards, the small boat capsized for reasons that were initially unclear. Coastguard vessels, an air force helicopter and a boat from the EU border protection agency Frontex took part in the r...

Greece says that from the 104 cases examined, 59 migrants were found to be adults. Credit: AMNA Migration Minister Thanos Plevris announced that Greece has begun implementing rigorous age verification tests for migrants and asylum seekers claiming to be unaccompanied minors. The initial results, shared via a social media post, indicate a significant number of false declarations. Minister Plevris reported that the first round of examinations, conducted under a new joint ministerial decision issued in August, targeted over 100 suspected cases: Cases examined: 104 Found to be adults: 59 Plevris stated that “the consequences for those who made false declarations are self-evident.” These consequences typically include referral to adult detention facilities and potentially facing criminal char...

Greece’s Ministry of National Defense has unveiled its largest-ever housing program for military personnel, promising a total of 17,484 homes for service members and their families nationwide. Announced by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on November 12, the initiative addresses longstanding housing challenges while improving living conditions for service members.The program ensures that every transferred military officer will receive a ready-to-occupy home, tackling social and logistical issues that have long affected the armed forces. Priority will be given to regions such as Thrace and the Eastern Aegean islands.Part of the “Agenda 2030” ReformThe housing plan is integrated into the broader “Agenda 2030”, which includes:A new pay scale and career framework for military personnelUpdated ac...

Published on November 12, 2025 During the World Travel Market 2025 (WTM 2025) in London, the Ionian Islands Region expanded its international reputation and established new cooperative relationships with South Korea geared towards the promotion of responsible travel. In connection with this, a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Organising Committee of the World Islands Expo 2026 was signed. Scheduled to happen in Yeosu, South Korea from September to November 2026, the Expo is set to develop a global narrative around the ecological and cultural importance of islands. This partnership strives to encourage global conversations on responsible travel especially with the Ionian Islands Region and the rest of the world, given the islands’ wonderful nature and rich ...

Strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved, as in previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. "While in the past two years, strawberry growers saw up to 20% of their plants lost due to adverse weather conditions, this year we had only half as many losses, and those occurred only in the plants that were transplanted during the last few days. The losses affected both bare-root and plug plants of all varieties, with no particular variety standing out negatively. When a plant is transplanted, it needs stable, cool temperatures for about a month. This time, at the end of October, we had warm weather, 25 degrees Celsius, w...

The Greek government has passed a law allowing private employers to extend shifts to 13 hours per day, framed in terms of “flexibility” and “growth”. It’s marketed as voluntary and fairly paid, but effectively it dismantles the standard eight-hour day, despite survey data showing workers overwhelmingly oppose it. But while critics question its legality, technically it does comply with the European Union’s working time directive. For many, especially in hospitality, it simply formalises what already exists: long hours, low pay, little rest. The reform mirrors a broader European and global shift towards deregulated work. And it proves that the fight for shorter hours is far from over, as I set out in a chapter in the forthcoming book Global Futures of Work: A Critical Introduction. Afte...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R) and President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Christodoulides (L) make joint statements after their meeting. Credit: Dimitris Papamitsos / AMNA At a time of heightened geopolitical complexity in the Eastern Mediterranean, Greece and Cyprus are taking a fresh look at their joint energy interconnection project and diplomatic agenda. The two governments reaffirmed their cooperation on regional stability and energy security but acknowledged the need to restructure the timeline and financial framework of their ambitious power interconnection project linking Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. Both countries also reiterated their shared commitment to reviving formal talks on the Cyprus issue, signaling a coordinated approach on broader diplomatic priorities i...

Published on November 12, 2025 From its October 2023 updates, Hilton intends to debut its first Waldorf Astoria resort in Greece, The Waldorf Astoria Scarlet Bay in Greece’s pristine Peloponnese region, which, along with its sumptuous Mediterranean Sea views, is expected to transform Greece’s luxury hospitality landscape. The first property under the luxury brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is expected to open in 2029, in direct relation to the estimated demand of the luxury travel segment of Greece. The Royal Group Holding collaborated on the project which is expected to become a distinguished hospitality asset serving the growing high-end travel market. With an exclusive Mediterranean beach, timelessly styled with the modern sophistication of W...

The ceasefire in Gaza is holding, Turkey continues its regional aggression, and the two issues have led Greece, according to reports in the country, to speed up talks to procure three Israeli air defense systems from Israel for €3 billion. The systems, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, will create a new multi-layered defense system. For many years, Greece has not invested in military technologies, and now they find themselves at a disadvantage in general and facing the main threat, Turkey, in particular. The huge investment will initially cover only the areas of Thrace and the eastern Aegean Sea, with additional deals expected later as Turkey's missile and rocket threat that covers the entire country, Greece is interes...