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1. Cyprus government reshuffle announced, new energy minister

   Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Friday afternoon a government reshuffle, that entails a change at the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry.

2. Strong data for Cypriot economy

   The Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat) reported positive news for the island's economy on various fronts on Friday.

3. Athens airport passenger traffic reaches new high

   Passenger traffic at Athens Airport recorded a steady upward trend in January-November 2025, heading for another record performance year.

4. Commerce, entrepreneurship head meets Uzbek ambassador

   Greece’s bilateral trade relations with Uzbekistan present significant prospects and 2026 is emerging as a year of opportunities for Greek businesses in the market of the populous Central Asian country’s growing economy, a meeting between Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Rome and Athens, Abat Fayzullaev, and the president of the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE), Stavros Kafounis, concluded. 

5. Kotsiras: Priority in the resilience of the economy

   Deputy Economy and Finance Minister Giorgos Kotsiras referred to the positive momentum of the Greek economy and the role of tax policy in enhancing growth and tax justice, speaking on Thursday at the 7th Law and Taxation Conference, organized by the Law Library (Nomiki Bibliothiki).

6. Panathinaikos suffers loss to Valencia, Reds’ match is put off

   Panathinaikos suffered a home reverse to Valencia on Friday, after Olympiakos had its match with Fenerbahce postponed on Thursday.

7. Cartoon (05/12/2025)

8. Justice reform must take root

   The government has introduced reforms to the justice system, and these must continue and become firmly established. The heads of the top courts have a clear picture of what needs to change next, which is a positive sign.

9. National study on dog bites presents interesting data

   A first nationwide count of dog-bite incidents showed that 2,820 people sought medical care in 2023, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported.

10. Greece protests EU booklet after islands mistakenly shown in Turkey’s color

    Diplomatic sources say the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken “all necessary actions” after a European Commission informational booklet mistakenly depicted the eastern Aegean and Dodecanese islands in Turkey’s color rather than Greece’s.