Piraeus Bank: 1.1 billion inprofit and 12% loan growthin 2024
Piraeus Bank reported net profits of 1.1 billion euros in 2024, equivalent to 0.81 euros per share, marking a 38% annual increase. Piraeus Bank also announced: High return of 17.5% normalized RoaTBV, on par with best in the region; 15.0% reported RoaTBV including one-offs; tangible book value per share increased to 5.78 euros, up 13% […]
Seismic activity in Santorini-Amorgos zone gradually declining
The seismicity in the Santorini-Amorgos zone is gradually declining, according to the Laboratory of Seismology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens which has detected more than 23.500 earthquakes in total, from the beginning of the seismic activity until February 22. Seismicity continues to show a gradual decline, both in terms of daily number […]
Gerapetritis at UN: Greece calls for end to hostilities and comprehensive peace in Ukraine
The draft resolution, prepared by Ukraine along with EU countries for the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was adopted by the UN General Assembly with 93 votes in favour, 18 against, and 65 abstentions. The US draft resolution was also adopted by the General Assembly but with the additions proposed by the French […]
Daughters of Penelope and Eurynome Stuttgart ChapterCo-Host Europe & Australia Leadership Conference,Honoring Trailblazing Women in Public Service
The Daughters of Penelope (DOP) and Eurynome Chapter No. 454 of Stuttgart, Germany, co-hosted the Europe and Australia Chapter Leadership Conference at the Nestor Hotel in Ludwigsburg, Germany, February 8, 2025. The conference featured prominent Greek government and AHEPA family officials. The conference began with a greeting and prayer. Welcome greetings were given by DOP […]
Third raft of emergency measures due to seismic activity near Santorini – New earthquakes in Amorgos
The third package of emergency measures was approved by the municipality of Thera (Santorini) on Tuesday due to the earthquakes that continued to jolt the area. The decision issued on Monday by the deputy mayor for civil protection Iakovos Lignos specifically mentioned the following: “We are updating the measures taken with Decisions No. 27/2025 and […]
Boston. Wonderful celebration of Hellenic heritage
Consulate General of Greece in Boston. Drake Behrakis (Chairman of the National Hellenic Society) and his team deserve recognition for their dedication to promoting the culture and values of the Diaspora. Events like these play a crucial role in strengthening community ties and celebrating shared history. The involvement of Boston Ahepans adds an extra layer of […]
Public Onassis Schools bill approved in principle in Education committee
The draft bill for the Onassis-funded schools network was approved in principle. During the vote on the bill’s principle in the Parliament’s standing committee of Cultural and Educational Affairs, the New Democracy declared “yes” to the draft law. The opposition reserved its final stance in the plenary session, while the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) […]
President Sakellaropoulou lays wreath at Holocaust Monument in Athens
The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Monday laid a wreath at the Holocaust Monument at Thissio in Athens on the occasion of the National Day of Remembrance of Greek Jewish Martyrs.
Parliament plenary moving to second round of voting for Greek president; Tassoulas lead in votes
The first round of elections for president of the Hellenic Republic concluded on Saturday morning, with Constantine Tassoulas receiving the majority of votes but falling short of the 200 required. Tassoulas, Parliament president until his nomination by ruling New Democracy, collected 160 votes. Voting will be repeated on January 31, when 200 votes will again […]
Washington DC. Two new Greek-American Members of Congress received Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika in their office
January 15, 2025. Today the Ambassador of Greece to the US Ekaterini Nassika met with the two new Greek-American Members of Congress, just days after they were sworn-in as Members of Congress. Both Congresswoman Maggie Tamposi Goodlander (a Democrat from New Hampshire) and Congressman Mike Haridopoulos (a Republican from Florida) received Ambassador Nassika in their office as the very first […]