After the snow comes the rain
After this week’s heavy snowfall, meteorologists on Thursday forecast showers and storms sweeping in from the northwest, warning of floods.
Gastrade says Alexandroupoli LNG terminal on track with final investment decision
Gastrade said on Friday a final investment decision had been made on developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal off the northern city of Alexandroupoli, the last step before building the project begins.
Theo Angelopoulos Homage | Athens | January 29 – March 2
Photographer Nikos Nikolopoulos is showing a series of stills taken on the set of Theo Angelopoulos’ last film, before the internationally acclaimed director was killed in a traffic accident while working, on January 24, 2012.
Medvedev takes down Tsitsipas to set up Nadal date in final
Daniil Medvedev will play Rafa Nadal for the Australian Open title on Sunday after a stirring victory over Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final on Friday.
Greek lawmakers to debate censure motion over snowstorm
Greek lawmakers are to begin a three-day debate on Friday on a censure motion brought by the main opposition party against the government over its handling of a severe snowstorm earlier in the week that left thousands of drivers stranded on major roads in the Greek capital and knocked out power to some areas for…
Harvard is coming to Athens
Harvard, one of the leading universities in the world, is coming to Greece to collaborate with the Center of Excellence for Asylum and Immigration, founded by the University of Athens.
Rescue operation to help stranded young whale
Divers, vets and the coast guard were mounting a rescue operation Friday to help a whale calf that had become trapped in shallow water in a seaside area of the Greek capital.
Home delivery of antiviral pills to start next week
The distribution of antiviral pills for Covid-19 to high-risk citizens over the age of 18 will start next week with home deliveries, Alternate Health Minister Mina Gaga said Thursday, noting they will not be given to pregnant women.
Attiki Odos sees compensation for 3,500 snowbound motorists
An estimated 3,500 motorists are expected to receive compensation, in the form of payments of 2,000 euros, after they were left stranded for hours in sub-zero temperatures on the Attiki Odos beltway when a severe snowstorm hit the Greek capital Monday.
Crews complete snow clearing effort in the capital
Crews have completed the process of removing snow from the streets of Athens following Monday’s snowstorm, authorities said Friday.