June 2, 2023
Two cargo vessels collide off Chios island; Turkish cargo rejects Greek SAR (video)
Two cargo vessels collided 9 nautical miles North-North-West of the island of Chios in the eastern A…
June 2, 2023
8 more men arrested in Colonos rape and pimping case of a minor
Greek Police arrested another eight men over the last two days involved in the rape of the 12-year-o…
June 2, 2023
Ex chief of Greece’s General Staff Michalis Kostarakos passes away at 67
Former chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA), retired General Michalis Kosta…
June 2, 2023
Evros: A caravan of 135 migrants incl 53 children crossed into Greece
A caravan with over 130 migrants was detected by Greek border guards near the village of Nea Vyssa n…
June 2, 2023
Drop in coronavirus infections and flu cases; 45 deaths in a week
New cases of both coronavirus and of influenza (flu) dropped slightly over the week of May 22-28, ac…
June 2, 2023
Greece Weather Warning: Crete, Cyclades, Dodecanese
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued an emergency bulletin warning of a weather…
June 1, 2023
43 beaches in Athens safe for swimming, 7 not; PAKOE Analysis Full List
The Center for Ecological Research (PAKOE) published on Thursday, June 1, its annual evaluation on t…
June 1, 2023
EU Parliament lifts immunity of SYRIZA and ND MEPs
The plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels voted earlier on Thursday in favor of lif…
May 31, 2023
Urban train ISAP drives with open door between two stations
A train on metro line 1 of urban train ISAP Piraeus – Kifissia drove with an open door in the …
May 31, 2023
Fancy a day at the beach? See prices along Athens Riviera
As temperatures rise and summer will arrive -sooner or later, more and more people are rushing to th…
Recent News
Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO/ΕΟΤ) released its tourism season 2023 campaign video with the message “Greece. A life-changing experience.” The campaign aims to attract the international audience and enhance the demand for vacations in Greece in the current tourism period, GNTO said on Thursday. However, the video appears to target …
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Rise in coronavirus infections; 52 Covid-deaths May 1-7
New cases of coronavirus went up slightly over the week of May 1-7, 2023 while those of influenza (flu) decreased, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY). Hospital admissions for coronavirus also dropped last week, dropping 13% overall compared to the average weekly for admissions …
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Greeks abroad to cast their vote on Saturday, May 20
Greeks abroad will cast their vote for the country’s 2023 national elections on Saturday, May 20, one day before Greeks vote at home, the Foreign Ministry’s General Secretariat for Greeks abroad & Public Diplomacy said on Thursday. For the first time (per article 2 of law 4648/2019), Greek voters residing …
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: Portokalos family strikes back (Trailer)
The famous Greek-American Portokalos family strikes back with “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3”. The “Greek Wedding” returns with a 3rd film and Nia Vardalos revives the role of Toula Portokalos, Along with Tula also Ian, actor John Corbett returns to the big screen for the joy of millions of …
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Turkey elections: Last minute withdrawal of candidate Ince raises chances for Kilicdaroglu first-round victory.
In a shocking move just three days ahead of the Turkish presidential elections, candidate Muharrem Ince announced his withdrawal, citing a defamation campaign against him by FETÖ Muharrem Ince, head of the Homeland Party (MP) and one of the four candidates running for the Presidency in the May 14 elections, …
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“Blue Flag 2023”: Greece ranks 2nd worldwide with 617 beaches
With 617 beaches, 18 marinas and 6 touristic boats Greece won the “Blue Flag 2023” international quality award and ranked 2nd for second consecutive year worldwide, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPP), Greece’s operator of the Blue Flag international program, announced late on Wednesday. With 617 award-winning …
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High school student fires at teacher with air gun
A high school teacher in Halkida on the island of Evia, was attacked with an air gun, police said on Thursday. The 43-year-old teacher told police that a teenager, accompanied by two friends, pulled out an air gun and hit her at the abdomen. She said she wasn’t injured. She …
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Baby dies in car: Autopsy report; father’s first statement
Accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which caused pulmonary edema, was listed as the cause of death in the forensic report released on Wednesday for the 5.5-month-old baby girl that died after having been forgotten by her father in the car for several hours. The autopsy was carried out at …
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Students from Netherlands suffer food poisoning in Ancient Olympia
Ten students from the Netherlands suffered a food poisoning during an educational trip in Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. The students, who are accommodated in Krestena, started showing symptoms of poisoning after visiting the Ancient Olympia, local media patrisnews.com reported on Wednesday Of the ten students, eight were taken to the Ancient …
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BoG governor: Not enough fiscal space to allow all pre-election announcements
Governor of the Bank of Greece, Giannis Stournaras, put a break to the ambitious pre-elections announcements and financial promises by several political parties including ruling New Democracy. At the same time, he indirectly intervened in the elections campaign in favor of ruling New Democracy that aims to be the winner …
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Inflation in Greece falls to 3% in April but food prices up 11.4%
Greek annual inflation rate slowed to 3% in April, from 4.6% in March and 10.2% in April last year, reflecting almost exclusively a rapid fall in energy prices. However, prices in food and food items grew 11.4% in the same month, Greek Statistics Authority ELSTAT said on Wednesday. Price Increases …
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Mandatory training of Greece’s police officers in animal rights launched
Greek Police officers across the country will begin mandatory training in animal rights issues as of Wednesday, May 10, 2023. At least one police officer per police station will acquire the knowledge and skills to deal with cases related to animal abuse, be they strays, home pets, working or game …
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Mitsotakis infected with Covid-19, cancels visit to Mt. Athos
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Two cargo vessels collide off Chios island; Turkish cargo rejects Greek SAR (video)
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Ex chief of Greece’s General Staff Michalis Kostarakos passes away at 67
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US Congressmen open way to sale of F-35 to Greece
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EU Parliament lifts immunity of SYRIZA and ND MEPs
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Controversial politician and ex FM Theodoros Pangalos dies at 84
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Greece officially in pre-elections period until June 25
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NOVARTIS executives acquitted of giving bribes; prosecutor seeks to charge 15 doctors
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Erdogan secures another 5 years as Turkey’s President
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MP for a day: 300 lawmakers sworn in on Sunday, Parliament to be dissolved on Monday
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Lawyers: Eva Kaili is free to return to her MEP duties in EU Parliament
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Greek bond yield falls to 10-month low
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Moody’s: New ND gov’t in Greece will be ‘credit positive’, lead to ‘large debt reduction’
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Hoteliers on Crete threaten staff with €5,000 penalty if they quit job
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7 in 10 Greeks declare annual income below €10,000
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EU Commission: Fiscal policy recommendations for Greece