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Two women arrested for stealing luggage at Athens International Airport

Greek police say they have arrested two women for allegedly stealing other passengers’ luggage from the baggage claim area in Athens’ international airport. Airport police said in a statement on Thursday the two Greek women were arrested Tuesday evening on suspicion of having stolen at least eight suitcases since last …

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Traffic restrictions again on a main Athens Avenue for a month

Traffic restrictions will be implemented on Panepistimiou Avenue, a major thoroughfare in downtown Athens Athens, starting Saturday and lasting for one month to accommodate roadwork, Greek police has announced. The restrictions, in effect from January 18 to February 18, 2025, will periodically block a 30-meter section of the road’s right-hand …

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Greece has tapped 18 bln euros from EU’s Recovery Fund

Greece has received 18 billion euros ($18.5 billion) in grants and loans from the European Union’s Recovery Fund since 2021, equivalent to about 8% of its economic output, the government said on Thursday. After years of under-investment due to a 2010-2018 financial crisis, Greece has improved its uptake of European …

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US decree allows military sales to Cyprus

Cyprus on Thursday hailed a US memorandum signed by President Joe Biden that allows military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone affirming recognition of the island as a pillar of stability in the East Mediterranean region which has been fraught with conflict. The strategic partnership between 🇨🇾 …

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Ferry fares in Greece set for up to 15% hikes

Passengers in Greece can expect a 10% to 12% hike or an average up to 15% in ferry ticket prices, driven by new EU environmental regulations aimed at curbing emissions in the Mediterranean Sea. The increases will apply to passenger fares and vehicle transport and reflect higher costs associated with …

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Tap2Ride: Contactless ticket purchase in Athens public transport

A contactless payment system called “tap2ride” for the purchase of tickets available in all public transport means in Athens has been in effect as of Wednesday, January 15, the managing company Athens Urban Transport (OASA) announced today. “Tap2ride” is available in buses, trolley buses, metro and tram. The new system …

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Mitsotakis proposes MP from his own party as Greece’s next President

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday morning the conservative Parliament Speaker Constantinos Tassoulas as the government-backed candidate for President of the Hellenic Republic. It is the first time, a Premier picks up an active MP to be President. The PM’s proposal does not hinder other political parties to nominate …

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UPDATE Greece Weather Warning: Rain, Storms, Snow, Frost

Greece’s National Meteorological Service has updated its Weather Emergency Bulletin warning of heavy rainfalls and storms locally, snowfalls in the mainland  even at low altitudes and gale force winds. The intense weather phenomena are forecast to decrease in intensity from the evening hours of Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Further weakening …

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Greeks: Not without my tin with olive oil from the village!

Media reports over the weekend upset Greeks as the reports claimed that the government plans to impose fines of up to 5,000 euros for those transporting olive oil without proper documentation. Initially it was said that the fines would affect transport of olive oil in 5-liter tins and later in …

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