General Metin Gurak appointed as new military chief in Turkey
Turkey’s Supreme Military Council has appointed Metin Gurak as the new chief of the general staff.
More than 43 kg of cannabis seized near northern border
Police in Kilkis, northern Greece, seized over 43 kilograms of cannabis that was being smuggled into the country from the Balkans by car, according to an announcement on Thursday.
More heat, with a small break
Another heatwave is expected to push temperatures in many parts of Greece above the 40 degrees Celsius mark again this weekend, though forecasters are promising cooler weather at the start of next week.
EU’s Schinas rails against continued imprisonment of ethnic-Greek mayor in Albania
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas has expressed “serious concern” over the continued incarceration by the Albanian authorities of an ethnic-Greek official who was elected mayor of Himare in May.
Coronavirus infections up in July 24-30, with 24 deaths
The number of confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in the July 24-30 period was up compared to the previous week, according to the weekly bulletin of the National Public Health Organization (EODY), published on Thursday.
Irish Wings | Paxos | To August 8
The 2023 Irish Wings Festival is showcasing an exhibition at the Old School of Logo on Paxos, featuring six distinguished contemporary Irish ceramists who will be exhibiting in Greece for the first time.
PM announces high-level cooperation council with Egypt
Greece and Egypt have agreed to establish a high-level cooperation council comprising several members of Cabinet, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday during a visit to the North African country, where he met with President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.
Heftier penalties for wildfires, even through negligence
Individuals who are responsible for starting wildfires even unintentionally will face jail time and much heftier fines, ministers for Justice Giorgos Floridis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias said on Thursday.
US amendment for new bases on Greek islands
As part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the US House of Representatives approved an amendment Wednesday to examine a plan to expand the US military presence and construct bases on Greek islands.
Marinakis: Gov’t firm in upholding law amid ‘beach-towel revolt’ protests on Aegean islands
Prompted by protests on popular Aegean Sea resort islands, dubbed the “beach-towel revolt,” the Greek government said it remains firm in upholding the law and refrains from making concessions.