High-risk day for forest fires forecast
A total of 60 fires broke out on Sunday through Monday according to the fire department, while the risk of fire was elevated to high for Tuesday.
Akar reiterates indirect threats about Kastellorizo
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar reiterated indirect threats to Greece’s sovereignty, stating that the island of Kastellorizo is within “swimming distance” from the Turkish coast.
Man wanted for armed bank robbery in central Athens
Police on Tuesday were searching for a man who robbed a bank branch in the district of Petralona, central Athens, earlier in the day.
Seven Italians rescued from burning sailboat
Seven Italian tourists were evacuated from a burning sailboat sailing off the coast of Antipaxi in western Greece on Tuesday morning.
Pharmathen posts rise in drug profits
Pharmaceuticals firm Pharmathen saw turnover rise 2% in 2021, to €232.4 million, from €227.2 million, mainly through higher sales volume.
EU emergency gas plan can stabilise or even lower prices, says German network chief
The head of Germany’s network regulator welcomed the European Union’s gas emergency plan, which came into effect on Tuesday, in comments to the ZDF broadcaster.
Cretan ferry arrives in Piraeus with 6-hour delay
The Blue Ηorizon ferry carrying 903 passengers and 102 crew arrived with a six-hour delay in Piraeus on Tuesday after an engine failure forced the ship to sail at a lower speed.
The dirty side of mass tourism
Piles of rubbish contrast sharply with the exotic waters and the imposing shipwreck on Zakynthos’ famous Navagio beach.
Volos man charged with domestic violence after hitting, threatening partner
A 36-year-old man from the city of Volos was charged with domestic violence, making threats and verbal abuse after hitting and threatening to kill his partner with a screwdriver.
Wiretapping brings House opening forward
The opening of the Parliament has been brought forward to August 22 as the government agreed with the request by main opposition leader Alexis Tsipras for a House debate on the wiretapping case.