Greece says 1,130 migrants turned back at sea in three days
Greece’s coast guard on Monday said it had prevented more than a thousand migrants and refugees crossing to its islands in boats from the nearby coast of Turkey over the past three days.
Staikouras: Fuel subsidies are a targeted measure
“Fuel measures are not horizontal; they target low and middle incomes. They cover 3.1 million vehicle owners out of 3.5 million in total,” Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Monday while speaking to public broadcaster ERT1.
Croatia, Germany snatch 2022 IHF beach titles in Crete
A scoring exhibition by Lucian Bura and a powerhouse Croatia team sealed the fate of a talented team Denmark to win the 2022 IHF Men’s Beach Handball Championships held in Crete all of last week, while in the women’s side, synchronized team play by Germany spoiled Spain’s hopes of victory. Greece made the semis, but…
Serbian national arrested for alleged war crimes
A 59-year-old Serbian national accused of war crimes in Croatia was arrested in Thessaloniki on Monday.
Strengthening Greek-Italian ties
The visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Rome took place at an awkward moment for Italian politics.
Two dead after car falls in sea
Two people were found dead after their car fell into the sea near Thessaloniki on Monday afternoon. Divers and a Coast Guard vessel arrived on scene in an attempt to reach the car and its passengers but did not manage to rescue the two. According to reports, the two passengers were a man and a…
New cases of Covid-19 continue to ease
Health authorities announced 7,682 new cases of Covid-19 and 12 virus-related deaths during their daily briefing on the course of the pandemic on Monday. The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also announced that there are currently 97 intubated patients being treated in Intensive Care Units.
Thessaloniki robbers made off with loot worth 800,000 euros
The robbers that stole a safe from the apartment of a businessman in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, early Sunday morning, made off with cash and valuables worth 800,000 euros, the victim told police.
Greece rejects Turkey’s spy claim; monitoring case of arrested citizen
The Greek government on Monday rejected again recent claims in Turkish media that a Greek citizen arrested in Turkey a few weeks ago was spying for Athens, adding that the Foreign Ministry was monitoring developments closely.
Rafina murder suspects have allegedly confessed
Two 24-year-old men arrested on Monday morning for beating to death a 42-year-old outside a bar in the port town of Rafina, in eastern Attica, have allegedly confessed to the crime.