Calories key to longevity, study finds
The enzyme responsible for the reliable transcription of cells, as the copying of information from DNA is called, lies behind aging, according to researchers at German institutes.
PM requests dissolution of Parliament, proclamation of elections
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Presidential Palace at 11 a.m. this morning to request the dissolution of Parliament and the proclamation of elections for May 21 from President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
4.5 magnitude quake strikes Evia island
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Evia at 11.38 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.
‘Extraordinary Greek People’ book signing at Greek NY Consulate
Greek-American community leaders filled the New York Greek Consulate to celebrate the release of the book, “The Extraordinary Greek People: Their Remarkable Achievements and Philosophy for Living from Ancient Times to Today.”
Thessaloniki: Police apprehend man for mother’s murder
Police in Thessaloniki have apprehended a 34-year-old man who is suspected of murdering his 71-year-old mother earlier in the month.
Turkish defense minister says recent talks with Greek counterpart ‘constructive’
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar expresses hope that measures will be taken to resolve the problems between his country and Greece.
Rapporteur to be appointed for Georgoulis waiver
A rapporteur will be appointed on May 8 to request the waiving of the immunity of SYRIZA MEP Alexis Georgoulis, who has been accused of rape and sexual abuse.
Loopholes in the Evros border fence
Six more irregular migrants were killed in a road accident near Alexandroupoli in northern Greece on the eve of Easter.
Menendez reiterates opposition to sale of F-16 fighters to Turkey
The chairperson of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator Bob Menendez, has reiterated his opposition to the sale of F-16 fighters to Turkey, saying “Turkey has not done enough to be rewarded in this way.”
PM vows investor interest in Megalopoli, post-lignite
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis promised residents in Megalopoli on Friday that future investments will help the town in the central Peloponnese deal with the impact of phasing out lignite.