Race against time to heal Rhodes
Despite some efforts to downplay the Rhodes wildfire disaster, the 20,66 hectares of forest and farmland that burned have left an indelible mark on the island.
Athens: Tirana violating Beleri’s right to fair trial
With regard to the continued imprisonment of the ethnic Greek mayor of Himare, Fredi Beleri, Greek diplomatic sources have stressed that, as a candidate for EU membership, Albania must strictly respect his right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence.
Man in Kozani dies by suicide using explosives
A 59-year-old man in Kozani, northern Greece, committed suicide on Tuesday by detonating an explosive substance clutched to his abdomen, a local news website reported.
Brazilian player involved in match-fixing scandal transfers to Cyprus
A Brazilian soccer player who was charged in a recent match-fixing scandal said Monday he is leaving the South American country to play in Cyprus.
Culture Ministry says Twitter account with Mendoni’s name is fake
The Culture Ministry alerted the police’s cyber crime unit on Tuesday after it was informed that a fake Twitter account had been created with the name and picture of Minister Lina Mendoni.
Two people dead from West Nile virus
Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Tuesday two deaths caused by West Nile virus and 11 cases in the country. Eight of the cases were recorded last week.
KYSEA to meet on Tuesday
Greece’s Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense (KYSEA), the top decision-making body on foreign affairs and defense matters, will convene on Wednesday for the first time after the election of the new government at the Maximos Mansion.
Police break up Mykonos party, make 15 arrests
Police on the popular holiday island of Mykonos busted up a party at a villa and arrested 15 people on a slew of charges, including drug violations and noise pollution, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
Greek inflation strikes back
Eurostat’s provisional data on the harmonized consumer price index on Monday showed a rebound in inflation in Greece in July instead of a further de-escalation
Unemployment rate at 11.1 pct in June 2023, down from 12.3 pct in June 2022
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Tuesday announced the seasonally adjusted estimates of employment and unemployment for June 2023.