February 5, 2025
MySafetyPlan: Greece’s digital map with safe places in case of earthquakes, natural disasters
The Ministry of Digital Governance announced on Wednesday the operation of the new digital platform …
February 5, 2025
Hotel construction on unique Sarakiniko beach on Milos
World famous Sarakiniko beach on the island of Milos turned into a construction site and has residen…
February 5, 2025
Santorini: Scientists warn of high landslides risk in 5 areas
Scientists warn of high risk for landslides in 5 areas of Santorini, yet at the same time appear com…
February 5, 2025
Exploratory drilling may begin around Crete in 2025, says Minister
It is possible that the first exploratory drilling will begin in 2025, most likely in the area aroun…
February 5, 2025
Greece’s Public Sector on 24h strike on Feb 28
The general assembly of the civil servants union federation ADEDY unanimously decided to hold a 24-h…
February 4, 2025
Black water floods again main avenue in S. Athens, truck keeps sewage lid on its place
A rainfall forecast hours ago and the residents of Alimos as well as passing by motorists found them…
February 4, 2025
Thousands are fleeing Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity
Thousands of people, locals and visitors, have already fled or are still fleeing the island of Santo…
February 4, 2025
Greek Ombudsman exposes Coast Guard “negligence” in deadly Pylos Shipwreck
Investigation into the deadly Pylos shipwreck conducted by the Greek Ombudsman has found stark omiss…
February 4, 2025
Greek nationals among U.S. ICE List of Deportable Immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 211 Greek nationals among the more…
February 4, 2025
International research team installs underwater seismographs in Santorini to study Kolumbo volcano
Four state-of-the-art portable underwater seismographs that will study the underwater volcano of Kol…
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The Ministry of Digital Governance announced on Wednesday the operation of the new digital platform mysafetyplan.gov.gr, which is a tool for informing and guiding citizens in cases of earthquakes and other natural disasters. In collaboration with the National Observatory of Athens, the platform shows safe places and points of gathering …
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Hotel construction on unique Sarakiniko beach on Milos
World famous Sarakiniko beach on the island of Milos turned into a construction site and has residents to go furious into the prospect that the unique landscape with its volcanic rock formations that are protected by NATURA will be the ground for a luxury hotel. The beach on the north …
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Santorini: Scientists warn of high landslides risk in 5 areas
Scientists warn of high risk for landslides in 5 areas of Santorini, yet at the same time appear complacent about the earthquakes in the sea area between Santorini and Amorgos that continue without break. At a meeting at the Ministry of Civil Protection under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and at …
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Exploratory drilling may begin around Crete in 2025, says Minister
It is possible that the first exploratory drilling will begin in 2025, most likely in the area around Crete, which will give an initial indication of the potential hydrocarbon deposits, Deputy Environment and Energy Minister Alexandra Sdoukou said on Wednesday. Addressing the Athens Energy Summit, Sdoukou stressed “we are at …
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Greece’s Public Sector on 24h strike on Feb 28
The general assembly of the civil servants union federation ADEDY unanimously decided to hold a 24-hour strike on February 28, on the occasion of the two-year anniversary since the Tempi train crash. In an announcement on Wednesday, ADEDY called on all the member-federations, its prefectural departments, primary unions and all …
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ND MEP Beleri votes for Musk-protege Fidias in EP, sparks controversy
A decision by conservative New Democracy party MEP Fredi Beleri, whose past has been controversial, to support independent Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou – a popular YouTube prankster and protege of Elon Musk – for Vice-Chairman of European Democracy Shield, a new European Parliament special committee, has sparked reactions both within …
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Black water floods again main avenue in S. Athens, truck keeps sewage lid on its place
A rainfall forecast hours ago and the residents of Alimos as well as passing by motorists found themselves to be watching the same film: The rain brought the lid of sewage to ‘explosion’and the main Poseidonos Avenue along the Athens Riviera was flooded with black water, right from the toilets …
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Thousands are fleeing Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity
Thousands of people, locals and visitors, have already fled or are still fleeing the island of Santorini after days of intense seismic activity have raised fears of an impending big earthquake and even a possible eruption of the volcano. Young and old with their cars are flocking to the port. …
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Greek Ombudsman exposes Coast Guard “negligence” in deadly Pylos Shipwreck
Investigation into the deadly Pylos shipwreck conducted by the Greek Ombudsman has found stark omissions in search and rescue efforts by the Hellenic Coast Guard, potential criminal liability and missing crucial evidence. Among others, the 148-page investigation report released on Monday, has recommended disciplinary charges against eight senior officers of …
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Greek nationals among U.S. ICE List of Deportable Immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 211 Greek nationals among the more than 1.4 million foreign nationals who have received final deportation orders but remain in the United States. The latest ICE data, updated as of November 24, 2024, lists a total of 1,445,549 individuals with final …
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International research team installs underwater seismographs in Santorini to study Kolumbo volcano
Four state-of-the-art portable underwater seismographs that will study the underwater volcano of Kolumbo in Santorini are being installed inside the caldera of Kolumbo on Tuesday and next to the submarine fault of Anydros, by an international team of researchers that includes scientists from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research …
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Guardians green light organs donation after boy Angelos declared “brain-dead”
His grandparents and an aunt, who is also his godmother, gave the green light for the donation of the organs of 3-year-old boy Angelos – Angel – who was declared “brain-dead” at noon on Sunday. Angelos who was severely abused by his mother and her partner will donate his heart …
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ND MEP Beleri votes for Musk-protege Fidias in EP, sparks controversy
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Greek nationals among U.S. ICE List of Deportable Immigrants
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Mitsotakis calls on EU partners to spend more on defense, create a €100bn Fund
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Greece opposes the sale of METEOR missiles to Turkey
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Former US Senator & friend of Greece Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
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Gov’t narrative on Tempi disaster “derailed” after mass protests: PM interview
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Erdogan claims Greek “city of Thessaloniki” is part of Turkey
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Thousands of Greeks demand Justice for Tempi Victims; rallies in Greece & abroad
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Emblematic Archbishop Anastasios of Albania dies at 95
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“No Helmet, No Fuel” campaign becomes a Greek law
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Foreign Ministry: Statements by North Macedonia’s PM are a provocation for Greece
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Exploratory drilling may begin around Crete in 2025, says Minister
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CVC Healthcare Group to sell majority stake to UAE’s PureHealth
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Greece gives official go-ahead to Chevron for hydrocarbon exploration in “Block A2” and “South of Peloponnese”
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ECOFIN: Mid-term fiscal-structural plans of 21 members, incl. Greece
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Energy giant Chevron expresses interest in fossil fuel exploration in Greece