Explosion rocks makeshift mosque in central Athens
An explosion was recorded outside a makeshift mosque in central Athens on Sunday afternoon. There are no reports of injuries but there have been material damages, including to two cars.
Two men arrested over attempted rape charges
Two men were arrested on Saturday night near the northern city of Serres on charges of attempted rape and unlawful restraint. The two men were quickly identified by officers after the woman went to the police.
Minister states remote teaching to take place if schools close due to cold snap
Education Minister Niki Kerameus has clarified on Sunday that schools will employ remote teaching if they are forced to remain closed due to the forecasted cold snap that will bring snow and gale-force winds to many parts of Greece.
Protest against migrant camp extension
The municipal council of Orestiada in northeastern Greece is convening Tuesday to discuss controversial plans by the government to expand a migrant reception and identification center on the outskirts of the border village of Fylakio.
Theo Angelopoulos Tribute | Athens | January 24
The French Institute in Athens is holding a special tribute to Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos, 10 years to the day that the award-winning auteur was killed in a traffic accident on set for his last project, “The Other Sea.” The event, which will be held at the IFA’s Theo Angelopoulos Auditorium, will focus on his…
Greece turning into gas hub
Greece will add two more liquefied natural gas terminals for storage and gasification, thereby strengthening its gas supply security and obtaining a strong role in transit by making the most of its strategic location and its new corridors for the supply of Europe and the Balkans.
Schools expected to remain closed on Tuesday due to cold snap
Schools are expected to remain closed in Attica on Tuesday due to the incoming ‘Elpis’ weather front that is expected to bring snow and gale-force winds to Greece according to a statement by Attica Regional Governor George Patoulis on Sunday.
Sakkari eliminated at Australian Open
Fifth-seed Maria Sakkari has crashed out of the Australian open, losing in straight sets, 6-7 (0-7), 3-6 to 21st-seeded Jessica Pegula of the United States in a fourth round match Sunday.