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…
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…
Recent News
The violent crackdown on protesting seasonal firefighters at the Ministry of Climate Change & Civil Protection late on Thursday has triggered an outrage. The “heroes” the government hails and is proud of in summer, loves to beat and teargas in autumn. Riot police forces fired teargas in the corridors of …
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Seasonal firefighters protest demanding permanent jobs
Hundreds of seasonal firefighters have gathered outside the Civil Protection Ministry on Thursday, demanding permanent positions as their contracts expire following the end of wildfires season. The protesters, many wearing their tan and red uniforms, used whistles and aerosol horns while carrying Greek flags during the demonstration. Μπούκαραν στον Κικίλια …
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One dead, one seriously injured in apartment explosion in central Athens
One man was killed and one woman was seriously injured following an explosion in an apartment in Ambelokipoi district of central Athens on Thursday afternoon. The dead man was renting the apartment in the third floor of the multi-storey residential building, while there is no information about the woman’s identity. …
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Cretans demand “Justice” for the Nazi atrocities: Steinmeier apologizes in Greek
Difficult times for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during his visit to Kandanos on the island of Crete, a village bombed flat by the Nazis during the WWII. Local authorities, lawmakers and armed forces representatives, strong police forces as well as angry survivors had gathered in the village square with banners …
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Survey: 8 in 10 Greeks likely to buy, sell or rent a property in the next five years
Almost eight in 10 participants in a survey conducted by the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen on behalf of real estate agencies said that they are likely to buy, sell or rent a property in the next five years. The president of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen, Yiannis Chatzitheodosiou, stated: “Despite …
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Reduced Winter off-peak electricity tariffs in Greece start on Nov 1
The reduced-rate off-peak electricity tariff is to switch to a winter schedule as of Friday, 1. November 2024, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A announced on Thursday. Under the winter schedule, cheaper rates are charged between 02:00 to 08:00 and between 15:00-17:00 for customers connected to the mainland grid, …
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SYRIZA excludes again Kasselakis’ presidential bid, but he insists
The drama around Greece’s main opposition party SYRIZA continues without break, confusing current and former supporters and voters ahead of the elections of a new leader. Yesterday, Wednesday, another organ of the party, the Political Secretariat shut the door to Stefanos Kasselakis, the deposed former leader who insists on bidding …
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Cinema Day: Admission for 2 euros on Oct 31
For third consecutive day, the Cinema Fest Day offers a special admission price of just 2 euros at all cinemas across Greece on October 31, 2024. The special offer is valid at all cinemas for matinee and evening performances. The event, which serves to remind the public of the indoor …
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Teacher suspended after distribution of homophobic material to students
A high school teacher in the port town of Lavrio in eastern Attica has been suspended after he being accused of distributing leaflets with homophobic messages to students. The teacher handed out the leaflets during religious education class and requested that students read out loud. Among others, citing the writings …
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Priest allegedly involved in mysterious disappearance of granny two years ago
A priest in a village on the island of Crete has been allegedly involved in the mysterious disappearance of a 75-year-old granny two years ago. 75-year-old S. T. disappeared without trace in the morning of September 22, 2022, from the village Alikianos near Chania. She was walking to her son’s …
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Greece expresses solidarity and support with the people of Spain
Greece’s political leadership has conveyed condolences and messages of solidarity and support to the people of Spain who have been tested by deadly floods in the last few hours and where at least 70 people have died, while dozens remain missing. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his support with a …
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There is room to accommodate possible war refugees, says Migration Minister
No more than 50,000 refugees and migrants are estimated to enter Greece this year, Migration and Asylum Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said on Wednesday. In an interview with Open TV, the minister said also that Greece’s reception system will be able to cope with any war refugees that arrive. “Our forecast …
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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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“No Helmet, No Fuel” campaign becomes a Greek law
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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