Italy and the EU after Draghi’s resignation
Almost 18 months after uniting political forces in Italy, Mario Draghi resigned as prime minister.
Greek authorities evacuate coastal properties on Lesvos as wildfire spreads
Residents were evacuated on Saturday as a wildfire which started in mountainous forests in the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos threatened properties at the beach resort of Vatera.
Cypriot fetal doc lauded
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias paid tribute to the work of world-renowned Greek Cypriot fetal medicine pioneer Dr Kypros Nicolaides at the King’s College London university and hospital in a special ceremony held in the British capital.
Dozens detained in downtown Athens clashes after anti-rape rally
Police said on Saturday that it detained 56 people after clashes broke out in the Athens district of Exarchia on Friday night during an anti-rape rally between protestors and riot unit offers.
Residents evacuated at Lesvos beach resort
A local jumps over a fence as wildfire burns near the village of Vatera, on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos, Saturday.
Traditional Cyprus pasta gets protected geographical recognition status
The European Commission on Friday approved the registration of a traditional handmade pasta, “Makaronia tis Smilas/ /Makaronia tou Sklinitziou,” as the latest product with protected geographical indication (PGI) from Cyprus.
Supermarket trolleys getting ever lighter
Consumers are putting less into their supermarket trolleys as price hikes continue to eat into their disposable incomes.
‘Apodixi please’ campaign encourages tourists to demand receipts
Tourists are the target of a new campaign by the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) that encourages tourists to demand a receipt before paying for goods The “Apodixi please” (Receipt, please!) campaign is backed up by a YouTube video and banners in airports.
Museum attendance closer to pre-pandemic levels
Visitor numbers across Greece’s museums and archaeological sites have risen this year to pre-pandemic levels, a survey has found.
Prosecutor wants tougher sentence for Lignadis
A prosecutor on Friday appealed the verdict against prominent director and actor Dimitris Lignadis, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison earlier this month.