Fishermen calling for no-go zones
Although they are well aware of the financial losses they will incur, fishermen on Amorgos are calling for limits to be placed on fishing around their island in order to preserve fish stocks for the future.
European Court of Human Rights rules against Greece in 2014 fatal shooting of a Syrian man
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday against Greece in the shooting of a Syrian man during a coast guard’s pursuit of a migrant smuggling boat near a Greek island about a decade ago.
Crete: Students arrested for firing air gun at passing traffic
Three high-school students in the Cretan city of Hania were arrested on suspicion of firing an air gun at passing traffic during school hours, police have said. The three students, aged 14, 15 and 16, were taken to the local police station and charged with breaking gun laws.
Elderly man found dead after Athens apartment fire
Firefighters have found the body of an elderly man after extinguishing an apartment fire in Athens’ Neos Kosmos suburb. The fire service stated that the blaze broke out shortly after 10 a.m. in a bedroom in the apartment.
Digital platform to reduce surgery waiting times
As part of the effort to reduce patients’ waiting time for operations in Greece, the National Health Service (ESY) will on February 1 introduce a digital filing system for hospitals’ scheduled surgeries and their order of priority.
Athens Airport set for expansion as demand for more space grows
Athens International Airport will implement a three-phase investment plan to increase passenger service capacity in the coming years.
Woman dies after being set on fire by husband
A 45-year-old woman succumbed to extensive burn injuries on Monday, a week after being doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire by her husband.
Unknown assailants storm campus amid protests against private university scheme
A group of hooded assailants stormed into the administration building of the National Technical University of Athens’ Zografou campus on Tuesday morning, frightening staff as they hurled abuse and smashed windows and furniture.