Hundreds rescued after fire breaks out on Greece-Italy ferry
Hundreds of people were rescued from a ferry that caught fire between Greece and Italy in the early hours of Friday, the Greek coast guard said.
Fire breaks out on Greece-Italy ferry with 288 people on board
A fire broke out on a ferry sailing from Greece to Italy on Friday with 288 people on board, and there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries, the Greek coast guard said.
Direct flights from Canada to Greece from April
Direct flights from Canada to Athens will launch on April 2, the Greek Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday, following a meeting between Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Canadian Ambassador Mark Allen.
FM in Moscow with conflict on the brink
With the Ukraine crisis in full swing and Russia in direct confrontation with NATO and the EU, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is preparing for a difficult trip at a critical time to Moscow Friday where he will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
14 refugee children relocated to Portugal
Fourteen unaccompanied refugee children departed Athens on Thursday for relocation to Portugal.
How a Ukraine conflict could reshape Europe’s reliance on Russia
Europe relies on Russia’s natural gas to help heat millions of homes, generate electricity and power factories. With Russian troops massed along Ukraine’s border, the Continent’s heavy dependence on Russia is limiting its diplomatic options and threatening to throw its energy supplies into turmoil.
Business and energy subsidies in Cyprus
The Cypriot government will this year make 158 million euros available through grant schemes in favor of digital and energy upgrades, Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry Natasa Pilides announced during an online workshop on Wednesday.
12th suspect jailed over soccer fan murder
A 12th suspect in the murder case of Alkis Kambanos in the northern city of Thessaloniki has been jailed after appearing before an examining magistrate.
Road losses for Olympiakos and PAOK in Europe
Olympiakos and PAOK suffered one-goal losses on the road on Thursday that allow for some hope of recovery in the return legs next week in Greece.
Georgiadis: Tax cut ‘wouldn’t necessarily lead to price drop’
Reducing the rates of value-added tax or the special consumption tax on fuel will not necessarily lead to lower prices for consumers, Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis asserted, speaking to state radio, on Thursday.