Greek police officer sentenced for threatening ex-wife
A police officer was sentenced to an eight-month prison term, suspended for three years, for threatening to take his two minor children to an institution.
Greek dentist, 44, competing… in his sixth Olympiad
Panagiotis Gionis, a 44-year-old dentist and table tennis player, will compete in the Olympics for the sixth time in Paris.
Cyprus to build a major naval base, says defense minister
Cyprus’ defense minister said Wednesday that plans are in motion to build a major naval base on the east Mediterranean island nation’s southern coast capable of hosting large ships from European Union countries and other nations to carry out a variety of missions including humanitarian aid deliveries to the tumultuous Middle East region.
Large fire breaks out at Drama hospital
A fire broke out in an outdoor area just ourside the General Hospital of Drama, northern Greece, during renovation works on Wednesday.
Greece declares state of alert amid wildfires
The Civil Protection Ministry has declared a general state of alert due to multiple incidents nationwide and prevailing weather conditions, such as high temperatures and strong winds. All fire services are on high alert.
European Parliament President reiterates EU’s support for Cyprus reunification
The newly reelected President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reiterated the EU’s support for Cyprus reunification on Wednesday, three days before the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
France’s ‘democratic parties have to act like adults,’ says respected historian Patrick Weil
With the day after in France marked by uncertainty in party headquarters, Kathimerini contacted the distinguished French historian and visiting professor at Yale Law School, Patrick Weil.
Passenger traffic at Greek airports rises by 11.4% in first half of 2024
Passenger traffic increased by 11.4 percent in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year at all 39 of the country’s airports with commercial flights (24 under the Civil Aviation Authority and 14 managed by Fraport Greece).
Wildfire near Sofiko in Corinthia region injures firefighters and prompts evacuation alert
A wildfire broke out on Wednesday near Sofiko in the Corinthia region of the Peloponnese.
Greek navy extends advisory to curb Russian oil ship-to-ship transfers, sources tell Reuters
The Greek navy this week extended an advisory effectively banning ship traffic off the coast of the southeastern Peloponnese and further, in a bid to deter ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil off Greece, three sources said.