Concerns over construction project in Schinias National Park
An ongoing construction project within the boundaries of Schinias National Park has sparked concerns regarding its potential environmental impact and violation of EU legislation.
Mitsotakis postpones campaign rally following deadly shipwreck
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made the decision to postpone Wednesday’s campaign rally in the western port city of Patra following the devastating shipwreck that occurred overnight off the town of Pylos.
Athens amusement park shut over list of complaints
An amusement park in Athens that had been operating for 17 years without a license was shut down last month by the National Transparency Authority (EAD), it was announced on Tuesday.
Erdogan criticizes Greece’s armaments program, plans to raise concerns with Athens
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced criticism of Greece’s armaments program, expressing his intention to address the issue with the next prime minister in Athens.
Dozens drown in deadliest migrant shipwreck off Greece this year
At least 32 migrants drowned early on Wednesday when their boat capsized and sank off Greece, the country’s coast guard said.
Athens mayor tells political parties ‘no one above the law’ for littering
The fines imposed on political parties for illegal poster pollution not only concern one party, nor are they driven by a money collection logic, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis told Skai on Tuesday, commenting on the reactions of the communist KKE party to the penalty it received from the municipality.
Diver dies while inspecting vessel at Lavrio port
A 45-year-old diver lost his life while performing underwater works on a docked vessel at the port of Lavrio, east of Athens, Wednesday.
Dozens drown in deadliest migrant shipwreck off Greece this year
At least 59 migrants drowned early on Wednesday and more were feared missing when their boat capsized and sank off Greece, the country’s coast guard said.
Erdogan sees swift steps from new finance minister but says his own monetary views unchanged
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his newly appointed Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will take unspecified steps swiftly with the central bank, but that it was a mistake to suggest Erdogan had changed his own views on interest rates.
Amorgos fishermen claim their future
Ioannis Vekris, 23, is the youngest fisherman on Amorgos and part of a new generation that is starting to reap the rewards of a revival of their profession after a decade of efforts.