Snowstorm shuts schools and shops, disrupts traffic in Athens
Heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures shut schools and shops in the Greek capital on Monday, with many public services and businesses switching to remote working.
Cultural Capital opening ceremony held in Elefsina
An installation is illuminated over the sea during the inauguration ceremony for the European capital of Culture, at Elefsina town, west of Athens, Saturday.
Cold front brings snow to Athens
A severe weather front dubbed Barbara has hit Greece, with below-freezing temperatures and snowfall in many parts of the country, including the capital Athens where the iconic Acropolis has been covered in a thin blanket of snow.
Powerful quake kills at least 360 people in Turkey, Syria
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling buildings and killing at least 360 people. With hundreds injured, the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched the rubble in cities and towns across the area.
Leaked police report finds corruption within service
A report emanating from the police’s Internal Affairs Division and alleging several instances of police corruption and relations with what has been called “the Greek Mafia” has been sent to politicians and journalists in recent days.
Post-election coalition talks are likely
The leaders of Greece’s three biggest political parties are quietly considering their options about the possibility of forming a coalition government after the coming elections, irrespective of whether they want such a government or not.
Cyprus aids women in business
A total of 187 applications submitted by women in Cyprus were approved in 2021 for the amount of 10.6 million euros, in the framework of the New Entrepreneurship Program covering the period 2021-2027, the Cypriot Energy, Commerce and Industry Minister, Natasa Pilides said last week.
3 children, woman die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island
Three children and a woman died when a boat carrying at least 41 migrants crashed Sunday on a rocky coast on the Greek island of Leros, authorities said.
AEK match cancelled due to a short goal frame
Another eventful weekend in the Greek Super League saw AEK’s game getting cancelled due to a goalpost irregularity and Panathinaikos return to victories and the top of the table, as AEK has a game in hand.
Snowstorm to affect transport, other public services Monday
The continuing snowstorm in the Attica region will affect public services, including transport, Monday.