Over 400 died in water-related activities in 2023
Over 400 people lost their lives in 2023 while participating in recreational water-based activities, a report by the Safe Water Sports organisation has found.
The role of the West
Membership in the “family” of the West has specific requirements. Those states that want to participate in the European Union and NATO have to observe some elementary rules and show respect for certain values.
Countries make late bid to salvage EU’s nature law
A group of 11 countries, led by Ireland, has made a last-ditch attempt to approve the EU’s flagship policy to restore damaged nature, amid concerns the law could be shelved following EU elections in June.
Greece ranks 5th in EU in discrimination against LGBTIQ people, survey finds
A vast survey by an EU rights body has found that 44% of LGBTIQ people in Greece have faced discrimination in at least one area of their life in the year before the survey.
EU to deploy hundreds of firefighters to vulnerable states ahead of wildfire season
European Union plans for the upcoming wildfire season include the deployment of hundreds of firefighters to the most vulnerable member states, as well as the creation of a firefighting aircraft fleet.
Athenian tavernas: serving up tradition
When you hear the word “taverna,” what images spring to mind? Perhaps it’s a tight space, a basement, tables covered with parchment paper or checkered tablecloths. Wine barrels are at the rear, the walls are covered in vintage photos and notices regarding the policies of the establishment, often informing customers that food and drink are…
New app receives 500 complaints about beach encroachment
A new app that seeks to combat the illegal encroachment on beaches by sunbeds, umbrellas and chairs has registered 500 complaints in its first two weeks of operation, the Ministry of Digital Governance has said.
Libyan Central Bank heist loot found in Larissa
Banknotes stolen from the Central Bank of Libya in Benghazi in 2017 have turned up in Larissa, central Greece. The discovery was made a few days ago when a man tried to exchange €40,000 at a branch of the Bank of Greece.
Public health agency urges caution over mosquito-borne diseases
An unusually warm spring has accelerated the onset of mosquito season in many parts of Greece, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on Tuesday, urging citizens to protect themselves against the pest.
Mainstream parties hope new EU migration pact will deprive far right of votes
European Union nations endorsed sweeping reforms to the bloc’s failed asylum system on Tuesday as campaigning for Europe-wide elections next month gathers pace, with migration expected to be an important issue.