The phone lines and the walls
The emergency phone lines for victims of domestic violence have indeed worked, helping to break down the wall of fear.
Gale-force winds disrupt ferry schedules
Several ferries cancelled their services on Saturday due to gale-force winds at sea, part of the stormy weather that will affect Greece at least until midday on Sunday.
Cocaine found in banana cargo
A large quantity of cocaine in a container of bananas in Piraeus port originating from Ecuador and destined for Thessaloniki was found and seized by customs inspectors of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) authorities said on Saturday.
Police records thousands of parking violations in three regions
Almost 10,000 violations were recorded by the Hellenic Police (ELAS) in the year up until November in the western Greek regions of Achaia, Aitoloakarnania and Ilia concerning the illegal parking of vehicles, and preventing the movement of people with disabilities and pedestrians.
Greek poet inspires mural on ending violence against women
A mural inspired by award-winning Greek poet Kiki Dimoula (1931-2020) was unveiled on Friday at Rome’s Sapienza University to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Saturday.
Man found hanged from tree in Kyllini
The body of a man was found hanging from a tree in a house yard in Kyllini, western Greece, on Saturday, police said.
Gov.gr takes new step in the digital era
As part of the government’s stated objective to improve the everyday life of citizens, the Digital Governance Ministry plans to expand use of the digital wallet in December.
Opposition proposals for probe into ministers over Tempe train crash rejected
Parliamentarians rejected proposals by two opposition parties for a panel to look into possible ministerial responsibility in acquiring a telematics system that played a key role in the fatal train collision at Tempe in February this year.
Weather service upgrades warning for Storm Oliver
An emergency weather warning for the weekend was upgraded on Saturday noon from “worsening weather” to “dangerous weather phenomena,” as Storm Oliver (also called Bettina) moves from the Adriatic Sea toward Greece, raising wind velocity to nine and locally to 10 on the Beaufort scale, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) said.
Trial of Kolonos pimping case set for January 8
The trial of 26 suspects linked to the pimping of a 12-year-old girl in the Athens district of Kolonos revealed last year will start on January 8, 2024, before a Mixed Jury Court.