Saronida’s 840-mln-euro tourism project green-lighted
Greek authorities on Wednesday approved a new strategic investment project worth 840 million euros.
PM expresses satisfaction at European Council conclusion on Turkey
The unanimous decision by the European Council to give Ukraine and Moldova the status of EU candidate-countries was an important message said Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a press conference after European leaders met in Brussels on Friday. He reiterated Greece’s support for the European prospects of the Western Balkans and said that Greece was…
New Covid cases rise to 11,972
Greek health authorities announced 11,972 new cases of Covid-19 during their daily briefing on the course of the pandemic on Friday, up from 10,474 on Thursday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also announced 13 virus-related deaths and 86 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
Director to testify in court Monday as witness testimonies conclude
Actor and former National Theater director Dimitris Lignadis, who is on trial on charges of raping four males will start testifying before a mixed jury court on Monday (June 27), after the last three witnesses in the trial completed their testimonies on Friday.
Air Albania to connect Athens with Tirana with four flights a week
Air Albania, the country’s national air carrier, will connect Athens with Tirana with four flights a week – every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, the company announced Friday.
EU leaders tackle inflation, energy shocks from Russia’s war
A day after endorsing Ukraine’s candidacy to join the European Union, the bloc’s leaders turned their attention Friday to the severe economic turbulence looming over the coming months as the full impact of Russia’s war sinks in and the threat of recession rises.
Drunken British tourist arrested after landing at Iraklio airport
A 34-year-old British tourist was arrested at the airport of Iraklio, Crete, after causing chaos in a flight from Birmingham on Thursday night, state-run broadcaster ERT reported.
Ferry hits sailboat off Oropos, passenger thrown into water
One man was thrown into the sea when the sailboat he was onboard was hit by a passenger ferry off the coast of Oropos, east Attica, on Friday morning.
One lightly injured as boats collide during Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 filming
One man was lightly injured when two speedboats carrying 16 actors and technicians filming the third sequel of the popular My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise collided off the east coast of Attica, the Coast Guard said Friday.
Brothers, basketball focus of Antetokounmpo family’s ‘Rise’
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t watch this year’s NBA Finals. The series he dominated last year like few players have was too stressful to view as a fan.