Man in Crete admits to killing relative during celebration
A 32-year-old man allegedly told police he accidentally killed a 36-year-old relative during a celebration in Lasithi, Crete, a local news portal reported on Thursday.
Antetokounmpo, Greece strong in opener against Dominican Republic
Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a player intent on leading Greece to its first Olympic berth since 2008. Antetokounmpo had 32 points in 19 minutes, going 11 of 11 from the field, as Greece rolled to a 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday in Group B of the Piraeus, Greece, Olympic qualifying tournament.
Greek Parliament ratifies military deals with Saudi Arabia
Two bills ratifying two military agreements between Greece and Saudi Arabia were approved in Parliament on Wednesday evening by ruling New Democracy, main opposition SYRIZA, and PASOK.
Three arrested in Perama shipyard repair zone over workers’ injury
Three employees of a private shipbuilding repair company in Perama’s repair zone were arrested on Thursday after three workers suffered burns to their hands, while trying to put out a fire that broke out on the open deck of a cargo ship.
Civil Protection on alert for impending harsh weather
The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has alerted the public to the impending deterioration of the weather, which is predicted to result in severe storms and extensive lightning activity in several parts of the country.
Airport employee files charges against New Democracy MP after altercation
A 22-year-old airport worker on Wednesday filed a criminal action against a Conservative lawmaker and former minister who allegedly manhandled him last Friday because he wouldn’t let him board a domestic flight he’d turned up late for.
Avax closes Iraq deal
Greek construction group Avax announced on Tuesday the signing of a contract with the Mass Group Holding (MGH) concerning the study, construction and operation of an open-cycle energy production unit in Iraq with a capacity of 282 megawatts, for a total budget of $82 million.
Seaplane infrastructure agreement is signed
An agreement for the creation of waterdromes in Alexandroupoli and on the island of Samothrace was signed on Tuesday, Ellinika Ydatodromia (Greek Water Airports) has announced.
Tourism’s sustainable development a priority
“The government is treating the sustainable development of Greek tourism as a major priority and targeted legislative initiatives that serve this strategy are necessary,” Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni said to the competent committee of Parliament on Wednesday.
More than 110 million euros invested in wind farms in 2024
Investments in wind farms totaling more than 110 million euros were connected to the grid during the first half of 2024, according to the Wind Energy Statistics announced by the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN).