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1. Cyprus is a ‘natural ally’ of the US

   Cyprus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, spoke to Kathimerini about the ways in which the Republic of Cyprus seeks to contribute to critical developments in the broader region-where the United States plays a leading role-immediately following his meeting at the US Department of State with his US counterpart, Marco Rubio.

2. Shift to pricy holiday homes

   Foreign buyers of Greek holiday homes have turned to more expensive and luxurious assets in 2025. 

3. PM meets Djokovic to discuss boosting Greek tennis

   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met tennis legend Novak Djokovic at his office on Monday, joined by the Serbian player’s brother Djordje and Greek Tennis Federation President Thodoris Glavas.

4. In some parts of Crete, secondary education is a ‘piece of paper’ to receive aid

   At noon last Monday in the village of Vorizia, while relatives and friends of the man who was shot and killed on November 1 were walking silently, dressed in black, toward the church, a farm truck was climbing up the opposite slope of the village.

5. Shaikha Al Nowais: Tourism should enhance life of local communities

   Tourism needs to enhance the life of local communities, promote sustainability and integrate digital transformation, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the 2026–2029 term, said on Tuesday.

6. PM says government will allocate over 2 billion euros to support incomes

   The Greek government will allocate more than two billion in the coming months to support incomes and help tackle the cost-of-living crisis, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday.

7. Watch live: Kathimerini’s Reimagine Tourism in Greece conference

   The two-day “Reimagine Tourism in Greece” initiative for the promotion of a sustainable and resilient model of tourism development in the country, begins today with its third annual conference, held at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) Lighthouse.

8. Five crucial months for power linkup

   The “expanded and strong” – according to Athens and Nicosia – exploratory investment interest from the US, Israel and the Gulf could see the Greece-Cyprus power interconnection (GSI) implemented after all.

9. Crime boss murdered by associates

   Police officials believe associates within an organized crime group ordered the killing of 42-year-old Giannis Lalas in early November, citing his “autonomy” and financial disputes with the gang’s leadership as motives.

10. Hellenic Train workers hold 24-hour strike

    Hellenic Train workers and train drivers launched a 24-hour nationwide strike, halting service from noon to midnight, the unions said in a statement to company management.