Limits on deferrals, pointless lawsuits
As part of the effort to tackle chronic drawbacks, the Justice Ministry is expected in the coming days to present a package of measures to speed up the administration of criminal justice.
5 dead, including 4 children, in 2 migrant boat sinkings off Greek islands near Turkish coast
Five people, including four children, died and dozens were rescued Monday in two separate incidents involving migrant boats heading to Greek islands from nearby Turkish shores, Greek authorities said.
Government officials to survey fire-affected areas in Evros
A government delegation embarked on a visit to assess the areas affected by the fires in Evros, in northeastern Greece, on Monday.
Greece reinforces firefighting forces to tackle massive blaze in the country’s northeast
Greek authorities reinforced firefighting forces in the northeastern part of the country Monday, where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating.
Locals allegedly detain migrants in Evros region
A video has surfaced featuring three men who seem to have apprehended four migrants in the Evros region.
Russian, Turkish foreign ministers to meet in Moscow soon
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan will hold talks in Moscow “in the nearest future,” the TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Firefighters combat resurgent blazes in Evros, Rodopi
Firefighters are on Monday working to contain rekindled fires on the fronts in Evros and Rodopi, situated near the Turkish border.
Police arrest migrant smuggler as escapade ends in crash
A 27-year-old individual involved in migrant smuggling was apprehended after crashing a van carrying seven undocumented migrants.
Despotiko, a font of ancient treasures
Archaeologist Yannos Kourayos has been digging on Despotiko since 1997.