Two arrested in Thessaloniki university clashes
Two people have been arrested in Thessaloniki following clashes between police and far-left and anti-authoritarian students on the campus of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Shipowners president: all states must work to end Iranian ‘hostage-taking’ of Greek ships
All states need to intervene to secure the release of two Greek-flagged ships and their crews from Iran, the president of the Union of Greek Shipowners said on Thursday, describing the “hostage-taking of our two ships in Iran” as “unprecedented.”
Covid infections drop to 3,769, nine deaths
Health authorities announced 3,769 new coronavirus infections for the 24-hour period ending 9 a.m. Thursday, a drop on Wednesday’s figure of 4,026. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also announced 9 deaths, the same as on the previous day.
Spear-fisherman’s body found in Evia
The body of a spear-fisherman who had been missing for two days was found off Karystos in Evia on Thursday. The 41-year-old man had gone fishing with two friends.
Nick Mason | Thessaloniki & Athens | June 3 & 4
Legendary British drummer Nick Mason, a founding member of Pink Floyd, is coming to Greece with his Saucerful of Secrets band for two nights.
Turkish request to change name spelling to Turkiye approved
The United Nations has approved a request lodged by Turkey earlier this week to change the way the country’s name is rendered in English, the Anadolu Agency has confirmed.
Pilot trial on power bill hikes
Greece’s Supreme Court will resolve a matter that concerns hundreds of thousands of citizens by holding a test trial concerning the so-called “adjustment clause” in power supply contracts, with many electricity consumers already resorting to court action over their power bill hikes.
National energy regulator revisits wind farm plans
A plan to build wind farms on 14 islets and rocky outcrops in the Cyclades and the Dodecanese island groups is in the process of being dusted off.
No more Turkey: Country in push to be known as ‘Türkiye’
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as “Türkiye,” the state-run news agency reported.
TankerTrackers.com locates seized Greek tankers in Iranian waters
Two Greek oil tankers seized by Iran last week are located in Iranian waters, monitoring service TankerTrackers.com said in a Twitter post on Thursday.