February 10, 2025
Urgent investigation ordered into videos linked to Tempi train collision
Larissa appellate-level examining magistrate Sotiris Baikamis ordered on Monday an urgent investigat…
February 9, 2025
Over 11,700 earthquakes in Santorini Jan 26-Feb 7
Over 11,700 earthquakes occurred in Santorini and nearby area between January 26 and February 7, an …
February 9, 2025
Ex Golden Dawn member commits suicide after double murder of Roma men
A 60-year-old man in Larissa, Central Greece, committed suicide after the double murder of two Roma …
February 9, 2025
Greece Weather: Temperatures blow seasonal average, snow
Temperatures remain low, at single digit also on Sunday even in the suburbs of southern Athens that …
February 8, 2025
Greece, Cyprus among UN nations supporting ICC after Trump sanctions
Greece and Cyprus are among the 79 UN member states that signed a joint declaration issued on Friday…
February 8, 2025
Santorini earthquakes: Schools remain closed on 4 islands for another week
Schools on the islands of Thera (Santorini), Ios, Anafi, and Amorgos will remain closed for another …
February 7, 2025
Pupils, students rally in Greece demanding “Justice” for Tempi victims
Thousands of students and pupils took to the streets of bit and small cities throughout Greece on Fr…
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…
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The statement of the mayor of South Pelion has triggered an outrage among animal lovers and city counselors in the eastern Magnisia: The problem with stray animals is to be solved with… euthanasia. The mayor’s solution to the problem was reportedly proposed during a session of the city council, as …
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Over 3,000 applicants for Greek citizenship sit for language certification examinations
Examinations for Greek language certification were completed nationally by 3,217 applicants for Greek citizenship on Sunday. The language certification is a required step for foreigners applying for Greek citizenship. Examinations were organized by the Interior Ministry’s General Secretariat for Citizenship, in cooperation with the Education, Religions and Sports Ministry. There …
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Large number of weapons, explosives seized in police operation; 5 arrests
Five people were arrested as members of a criminal network active in the possession, supply and trafficking of weapons and explosives. Following an investigation by the Anti-Trafficking and Trafficking Sub-Directorate of the Organized Crime Directorate, a raid was conducted in the area of western Attica where officers discovered and seized …
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EU Commission approves Tzitzikostas as Transport & Tourism Commissioner
The European Commission approved on Monday the candidacy of Apostolos Tzitzikostas for the portfolio of Sustainable Transport and Tourism for the next five years. After the conclusion of Tzitzikostas’ hearing in the European Parliament’s transport and tourism committee, which lasted more than three hours, the coordinators of the political groups …
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Terrorism: Man who died in Athens explosion has been identified
The man who died in the explosion on Thursday in an apartment in Ampelokipi, Athens, has been identified by police. Citing police sources, media reported that the man was a 36-year-old Greek who had studied at the Polytechnic School of Patras. Despite the fact that he was active in the …
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Salamis Shipyards delivers the first two Island-type patrol vessels
Salamis Shipyards on Monday announced the successful completion, on October 10 and 11, of the work for the reactivation of the first two Island-type patrol vessels, as well as all the tests, with the two vessels now docked at the Salamis Naval Station. The work is proceeding smoothly and on …
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Students protest “anti-educational” measures, demand education upgrade
Thousands of middle and high school students as well as university organizations filled the streets in downtown Athens and Thessaloniki on Monday to protest the situation in public education and the “anti-educational measures” imposed by the conservative government. Students protest the introduction of stricter disciplinary measures, teaching personnel gaps and …
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Trump claims to be “more Greek” than Antetokounmpo; Giannis reacts
In one more racist rant former US President Donald Trump compared compared himself to Giannis Antetokounmpo, claiming that he has as much… “Greek” in him as the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. During his speech that took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday, November 1, Trump began commenting about the Fiserv Forum …
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Earthquake rattles with 5.2R Halkidiki in northern Greece
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rattled the peninsula of Halkidiki in northern Greece a few minutes after 7 o’ clock on Sunday evening, November 3, 2024. The epicenter was 12 km south of New Mudania seaside resort and had a focal depth of 12.9 km. The earthquake …
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Athens Metro Lines 2 & 3 extend night operation Fridays & Saturdays
Starting on Friday, November 1, 2024, the Athens Metro Lines 2 and 3 will extend their operation hours until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. According to an announcement from STASY, the organization that manages the metro system of the Greek capital, the last trains will depart from the …
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Explosion in Athens: Evidence hints to domestic terrorism
Investigation into the explosion in an apartment in Ambelokipoi district of Athens on Thursday has shown that the cause was not a gas leak but an explosive device with collected evidence hinting to domestic terrorism, media report on Friday. Greek Police announced on Friday that so far, two guns, a …
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Greece’s Fire Service extends fire season until Nov 15 (MAP)
Greece’s Fire Service has announced the extension of the fire ban period in several regions across the country until November 15, 2024. According to a statement, the fire ban period is extended in the following areas: -Attica Region: Central Athens, Northern Athens, Southern Athens, Western Athens, Piraeus, Islands, Eastern Attica …
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Urgent investigation ordered into videos linked to Tempi train collision
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Greece, Cyprus among UN nations supporting ICC after Trump sanctions
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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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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