Shootout in Aigeo as police foil ATM robbery
Police in the northern Peloponnesian city of Aigio are investigating the attempted theft of a bank ATM machine during which there was an exchange of fire between the robbers and officers.
Athens metro’s inspector shortage
Are free-riders dealing a blow to public transport? They are, says the administration of metro operator STASY.
Pro-Palestinian protest held in Athens
Approximately 1,500 people took part in demonstration in Athens on Friday in support of Palestinians and condemnation of Israel as it intensified its strikes on Gaza in retaliation for Hamas assaults. The march proceeded from Eleftherias Park to the Israeli embassy, where there was a strong police presence.
Cypriot measures against effects of inflation
A meeting at Cyprus’ Presidential Palace on Friday has reportedly reached the final decision on the government measures against the effects of inflation on the retail market.
Kasselakis meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios
The significance of peace initiatives and respect for international law in regard to the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, the patriarch’s efforts for the protection of the environment, and his visit to Lesvos during the refugee crisis in 2016 were among the issues discussed by the two men.
Concern mounts as ground invasion looms
As Israel’s ultimatum to evacuate 1.1 million civilians from the northern Gaza Strip in anticipation of a ground invasion expires on Saturday morning, international concern also mounts over its humanitarian repercussions.
Greek cooperation with Western Balkans Transport Community
The opportunities, challenges and prospects of a better connection between Greece and the Western Balkans in the field of transport dominated a meeting held on Friday between Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras and the head of the Western Balkans Transport Community, Matej Zakonjsek.
Cyprus Air, TUS suspend Tel Aviv flights
Cyprus Airways and TUS have announced the temporary suspension of its Larnaca-Tel Aviv route, effective immediately.
Western Balkans forum on European integration in Thessaloniki on October 19-20
The 9th Western Balkans Civil Society Forum, to be held in Thessaloniki on October 19-20, will bring together approximately 100 participants, including a broad range of civil society representatives from the EU and the Western Balkans, as well as representatives of EU institutions, international organizations and regional governments.
Child influencers make big money. Who gets it?
By now, the story of Britney Spears’ conservatorship and its eventual unraveling is well known: For years, Spears was trapped in a legal situation in which most of the money she earned went to her father, who controlled not only her finances, but things like her medication, her performance schedule and more.