Teen arrested in Rhodope for transporting migrants
A 17-year-old foreign national was arrested in northern Greece on Friday for transporting in a car six migrants who did not have the legal documents that would allow them to enter the country.
Patra carnival street parade is back after three years
The carnival street parade, the main event of the annual Patra Carnival, which takes place in the runup to Orthodox Lent, will be held for the first time after three years, the local mayor announced.
Greece detects African swine fever in wild boar in Serres
Greece reported a case of African swine fever (ASF) at a breeding farm in the north of the country this week, agriculture ministry announced on Friday.
Probe into fake doctor accused of duping patients
A case file against a 65-year-old physiotherapist who claimed to be a neurologist and deceived 15 multiple sclerosis patients has been submitted to an investigating judge.
Aging dents competitiveness
Greece is the only country among 81 states that is expected to have reduced spending on its aging population by 2060, which shows that the social security reform during the fiscal streamlining decade will bear fruit in the long run. On its own, however, it is not enough.
Workers at municipal construction services announce strikes, walkouts
Workers at municipal construction services announced on Friday that they will be holding a series of walkouts and strikes from January 23 through February 13.
Petralona park gets overhaul
Residents enjoy a sunny day in Voutie Park in the hip central Athens district of Ano Petralona, on Thursday, after it was treated to a facelift.
Man killed in Kalamata in mob-style execution
Α 47-year-old man was fatally gunned down by unknown assailants in broad daylight on Friday morning in the southern Greek town of Kalamata.
Shipping still in dark over clean fuel solutions
Shipping companies are still waiting for “real green” fuel solutions as part of decarbonization efforts to clean up the industry, a leading industry official said.
Power companies announce lower tariffs for February
The country’s power suppliers have announced significantly reduced electricity tariffs for February, with Public Power Corporation (PPC) saying that its rate is down 57-64% compared to January.