Driver arrested for assaulting teenager at pedestrian crossing
A 22-year-old driver was arrested on Monday morning after assaulting a 17-year-old at a pedestrian crossing in Irakleio, Crete.
Trial for Mati fire begins, to resume on November 7
The trial of 21 people facing charges over the deadly forest fire that swept through the seaside town of Mati on July 23, 2018 began in Athens on Monday, in a courtroom that was criticised by the victims as woefully inadequate, given the size and complexity of the case.
Androulakis: Lula victory a win for democracy, climate protection
Socialist PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis on Monday welcomed Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s victory in Brazil’s presidential election, calling it a win for democracy and climate protection.
Greece’s Mitsotakis congratulates Lula on winning Brazil election
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning Brazil’s runoff election for president, saying in a tweet Monday that Brazil has a “vital role to play” in dealing with major global challenges including climate protection.
West’s trust with Russia ‘is broken’
Following the Ukraine crisis, the West should be prepared for the presence of a constant threat to the east of its borders that will be tantamount to another cold war, warns former German vice chancellor and foreign minister Joschka Fischer.
Three arrested over Aspropyrgos bus shooting
Police have arrested three suspects accused of firing at a bus with an airgun.
Two sides to tourism in 2023
The prospects for tourism in Greece in 2023 based on the first booking data from major and minor hotel groups, as well as surveys of Europeans’ intentions regarding travel in an environment of inflation and energy insecurity, are showing a two-sided picture.
Athens hails extension of UN mission to Libya
Greek diplomatic sources have welcomed a decision by the UN Security Council to extend the mandate of the UN mission to Libya – known as UNSMIL – for a year until 31 October 2023.
Erdogan says Turkey to continue grain deal efforts after Russia hesitates
Turkey will continue its efforts for the Black Sea grain export deal despite Russian hesitancy, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after Russia suspended its participation in the initiative at the weekend.
Dutch royals kick off three-day visit
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife Queen Maxima inspect a guard of honor during a welcome ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens, Monday.