North Macedonia risks EU future by disregarding Prespa deal, says Mitsotakis
North Macedonia is risking its future in the European Union by disregarding the Prespa Agreement on its constitutional name, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mistotakis has said.
Uncontrolled construction threatens Sifnos’ character
Scientists and local bodies on Sifnos are sounding the alarm about the alteration of the Aegean island’s natural landscape due to reckless construction.
Police arrest 27 in Athens illegal gambling raid
Police arrested 27 individuals following a surprise raid on a venue in Athens where illegal gambling was taking place. The operation, conducted Thursday afternoon, uncovered games such as roulette and slot machines. Authorities charged the suspects with various offenses, including gambling, data protection, and immigration violations. The premises had unauthorized surveillance to monitor entries and…
Lismonir | Athens | July 4-20
A gallery located between the gritty district of Exarchia and the upscale neighborhood of Kolonaki, It’s All, Oh So Souvenir to Me! (44 Sina, ohsosouvenir.com) has invited seven artists to explore the concept of “lismonir,” a play on the words “souvenir” and the Greek verb for “forget” (lismono).
‘What is kourou, please?’
People started lining up outside 10 Voulis Street in downtown Athens early on a recent Saturday morning, even before the city started to look properly alive. That the crowd was a multiethnic one was immediately apparent.
Why luxury pads are so attractive now
With sale prices starting from 350,000 euros and even exceeding €14 million, the luxury housing market in Greece is going through its best period.
Staff shortages continue to cripple health centers
Greek health centers operated last year with more medical equipment but less staff compared to 2022, highlighting shortages that have plagued the country’s public health system in recent years.
Journalist sentenced to 12 months for assaulting partner
A journalist was sentenced Friday to 12 months in prison, convertible to a fine of 10 euros per day, by an Athens magistrate’s court for assaulting his partner, a fellow journalist at state broadcaster ERT.
Girl, 13, killed by lightning on beach
A 13-year-old girl has died after being struck by lightning in Halkidiki, in the north of the country.
Students underperform in history, physics and maths in university entrance exam
Almost 60% of candidates in the recent Panhellenic examinations scored less than 50% in the history, physics and mathematics papers, the results from the Education Ministry have shown.