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Global Artists to Showcase Their Sculptures at Lake Plastira

Artists from five countries will gather at Lake Plastira from September 15 to October 10, 2024, for the first International…

26 August 2024

Christos Yannaras renowned philosophy professor has died

Christos Yannaras, the renowned philosophy professor, author, and columnist, passed away on Sunday (24/08) at the age of 89. He…

25 August 2024

Greek Government Tackles Housing Shortage with New Measures

The Greek government is set to address the country's housing shortage by utilizing 600,000 vacant properties to increase supply and…

21 August 2024

Athens Expresses Concerns Over Potential Energy Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions

Athens is increasingly concerned about the potential for a widespread conflict in the Middle East, which could disrupt energy supplies,…

9 August 2024

Wildfire Breaks Out in Heraklion, Crete; Evacuations Ordered

A wildfire broke out in Heraklion, Crete, on Monday afternoon, prompting authorities to evacuate four villages as a precaution. Firefighters…

16 July 2024

74 Arrested After Violent Clashes Outside Panathinaikos Stadium

Athens was rocked by violent clashes outside the Panathinaikos Stadium on Saturday, leaving four people injured and 74 facing serious…

15 July 2024

Athens Appeals Court Upholds Convictions in Gruesome Killing of LGBTQ+ Activist, Reduces Sentences

A recent appeals court decision in Athens has sparked outrage. While upholding the convictions of two men involved in the…

11 July 2024

Beach Zoning Crackdown: 1,000+ Complaints, 350K Euro Fines

Authorities received 1,000+ complaints in five days about beach zoning violations, leading to 350,000 euros in fines and the closure…

9 July 2024

Appeal Trial for Deadly 2018 Mati Fire Opens in Athens

The appeal trial for the 2018 Mati fire began in Athens, focusing on the loss of 102 lives and injuries…

9 July 2024

Moody's Upgrades Deposit Ratings for Greek National Bank and Piraeus Bank

Moody's has upgraded the deposit ratings for National Bank and Piraeus Bank, citing improvements in their financial fundamentals. National Bank's…

9 July 2024

Giannis Antetokounmpo to Launch Wine Named After His Wife

Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is surprising his wife, Mariah Sincerely, with a custom rosé wine named after her for their…

9 July 2024

Surge in Working Greek Pensioners Under New Tax Rules

More Greek pensioners are opting to work under new tax rules, with 182,700 now continuing in employment compared to 36,000…

8 July 2024

Tempi Tragedy: OSE Executives Summoned Over Leaked Audio

Seven OSE executives, including the CEO, were summoned as suspects over leaked audio from the Tempi train accident. The prosecutor…

8 July 2024

Kasselakis Urges Open Alliances, SYRIZA Members Push for Referendums

SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis stressed the need for transparent alliances with other parties during the Central Committee meeting. He called…

8 July 2024

NPHO Reports First Case of West Nile Virus in Greece for 2024

The National Public Health Organisation (NPHO) reported Greece's first case of West Nile virus for 2024.

6 July 2024

79-Year-Old Man Found Dead in the Sea off Folegandros

A 79-year-old man was found unconscious in the sea near Agali beach on Folegandros and later pronounced dead at the…

4 July 2024

Fire in Glyka Nera: Huge Firefighting Mobilization – Message from 112

A fire alarm was raised on Tuesday afternoon for a large fire in Glyka Nera, at the foot of Mount…

3 July 2024

Prime Ministers Mitsotakis and Recean Discuss EU Accession and Bilateral Cooperation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean to discuss Moldova's EU accession and bilateral cooperation.

3 July 2024

Overnight Firefighting Efforts Continue in Kos, Chios, and Crete

Firefighters battled overnight to contain fires in Kos, Chios, and Heraklion, Crete. Evacuations were ordered in Kos, and Chios saw…

2 July 2024

Appeals Court Sentences Two Men for 2017 Death of PAOK Fan

An appeals court in Thessaloniki sentenced two men to 5 years and 3 months each for the 2017 death of…

2 July 2024

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