Two different men on the threshold of history
Watching their faces and listening to the statements of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting on Thursday, one could ask what all the tension of the past few years was about.
What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches
On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer ), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.
Greece calls for spectator ban at football matches
The Greek government has asked the Super League to hold championship matches without spectators because of the risk of trouble.
Where Lord Elgin packaged the stolen sculptures
Located on Areos Street, opposite Hadrian’s Library, the building traces its origins back to the 17th century. Its distinctive features – two floors, an external staircase, and an internal courtyard with a well and fountain – classify it as a “classic” representation of the later Ottoman era.
18-year-old granted granted more time to prepare defense as gov’t plans anti-hooliganism measures
An 18-year-old man, who confessed to firing the flare that caused severe injuries to a 31-year-old police officer amid violence outside a volleyball stadium in Piraeus last week, was granted until Thursday to prepare his defense after appearing before a prosecutor on Monday.
Israel says it helped foil Iranian-ordered attack on Israelis in Cyprus
Israel helped Cyprus foil an Iranian-ordered attack against Israelis and Jews on the island, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday, saying such plots were on the rise since the Gaza war erupted.
Court resumes examination of Beleri’s request to swear in amidst charges
Albania’s Special Appeals Court for Corruption and Organized Crime is set to resume the examination of Fredi Beleri’s request on Monday.
Woman, 50, mauled to death by neighbor’s dogs
Three shepherd dogs escaped from their yard and fatally mauled a 50-year-old Greek woman in her garden Sunday, police said.
Athens-Thessaloniki rail link restored, freight-only operation until Dec 16
The railway link along the central Athens-Thessaloniki axis, previously disrupted by the damage caused during storms Daniel and Elias, was set to be restored Monday with the arrival of the first commercial train at the Thriasio Logistics Center.
New ballot box with 100,000 postal votes
It is seen as a foregone conclusion that the government’s recent decision to introduce postal votes will boost turnout as Greeks abroad will now be able to cast their ballots without moving from their place of residence.