Thirteen confirmed cases of monkeypox in Greece
The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) said that a total of 13 cases of monkeypox have been identified in Greece during their weekly report on the virus.
Actor-director convicted of rape released pending appeal
Former National Theatre director Dimitris Lignadis was released from Athens’ Korydallos prison on Thursday afternoon, after posting a 30,000-euro bail set by a Mixed Jury Court, which found him guilty on two counts of rape on Wednesday.
Fresh damage done on Hagia Sofia’s Imperial Gate
More damage was caused on Hagia Sophia’s Imperial Gate, as vandals appear to have pried out the metal plates on the oakwood door, according to a report on Turkish broadcaster ATV.
First slump in ‘golden visas’
The number of residence permit holders under the “golden visa” scheme at the end of the year’s first half showed a decrease for the first time, by 544.
Unpublished photos of Asia Minor campaign on show
Photographs of Greece’s military and naval operations in Asia Minor during the 1919-1922 campaign, many of which are being shown to the public for the first time, are being presented in an exhibition on the island of Spetses.
Syntagma Square renovations pick up pace
A revamp of the lower part of Syntagma Square is moving ahead at full speed.
State to pay damages for brutal attack against teen
The Greek state must pay compensation to the victim of a debilitating rape by a man who was in the country illegally in 2012, the Council of State ruled Wednesday.
Cyprus launches first underwater archaeological park at ancient port
Cyprus has opened its first underwater archaeological park, offering visitors a glimpse of history at one of the eastern Mediterranean’s best preserved ancient harbors.
‘Feta’ is Greek, EU top court says in snub to Denmark
Greece on Thursday scored a win in its fight to protect their right to the term “Feta” as Europe’s top court reprimanded Denmark for not blocking local companies from using the name for sales outside the European Union.
PM meets France’s ex-President Sarkozy at Maximos Mansion
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with former conservative French President Nicolas Sarkozy at Maximos Mansion on Wednesday evening.