Three arrested for smuggling guns into Greece from Turkey
Three people reported as being of Turkish-Cypriot origin were arrested on the northeastern Greek border on Sunday for allegedly trying to smuggle dozens of weapons into the country.
European Commission sees growth continue in Greek economy, warns of risks
The Greek economy is expected to grow by 1.2% this year and by an improved 2.2% in 2024 after a leap of 5.5% in 2022, the European Commission estimates.
Former employee reveals abuse at Korydallos nursing home
Patients at a condemned nursing home in the Piraeus suburb of Korydallos were systematically subjected to physical and mental abuse, including being deprived of essential medication and being tied up to radiators, a former employee of the facility revealed on Monday.
Dozens of motorists cited for drunk driving in week of traffic checks
Police officers issued 17,327 fines in the week of February 5-11, of which 379 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, the Citizens’ Protection Ministry reported on Monday.
SYRIZA MP Nektarios Santorinios dies, age 51
Nektarios Santorinios, the SYRIZA MP for the Dodecanese islands and a former deputy minister for shipping, has died. He was 51 years old.
Third Digital Modern Shipping Conference
The 3rd Digital Modern Shipping Conference, titled “Maritime 4.0: The Future of Shipping is Digital,” takes place online Wednesday from 10 a.m.
3rd Annual Investors’ Conference on Greek securitization and NPL Management
IMN is organizing its 3rd Annual Investors’ Conference on Greek securitization and NPL Management at the Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel.
Time of reckoning arrives for Erdogan
Apart from the primarily human dimension of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the failings of the state apparatus the disaster has highlighted is making an already difficult political situation for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan even more untenable.
Greek-American associations launch relief campaign for Turkey, Syria
The Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) and the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois have teamed up in an initiative to send critical relief to Turkey and Syria.
Athens cab drivers putting on the brakes on Monday
There will be no taxis in Athens from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, as drivers attend an emergency meeting of their union, SATA, to discuss further strike action.