Crete rattled by 5.2 magnitude quake
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 rattled the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday, with no immediate reports of damage.
EU mission in Red Sea reports no oil spill from Greek-flagged tanker Sounion
The European Union’s mission in the Red Sea, known as Aspides, said on Wednesday there was no oil spill in the area of the MV SOUNION tanker that was targeted recently off Yemen’s coast.
Two Turks detained over deadly migrant boat chase off Symi
Two Turkish nationals were detained pending trial for people trafficking on Wednesday after a deadly boat chase with the Greek coastguard off the island of Symi on Aug. 23.
Expelled SYRIZA MP Linou refuses to hand over parliamentary seat
Athina Linou announced on Wednesday her decision not to hand over her parliamentary seat following her expulsion from SYRIZA’s parliamentary group for violating transparency rules.
Gaitis-Simossi Museum | Ios | September 14
The Gaitis-Simossi Museum, dedicated to the works of renowned painter Yannis Gaitis and sculptor Gabriella Simossi, will officially open on the island of Ios on September 14. Gaitis, one of Greece’s most significant contemporary artists, had a deep love for Ios, which served as his personal retreat. The president of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, is expected…
A perilous political vacuum
Some may be treating the petty politicking with a sense of schadenfreude. However, the disarray within the main opposition SYRIZA party creates a significant imbalance in the country’s political system.
Athens Flying Week | Tanagra | September 14-15
The annual airshow Athens Flying Week returns for its 12th consecutive year at Tanagra Air Base, some 60 km from Athens, on September 14-15. Visitors will be able to witness the takeoffs and landings of famous aircraft, enjoy a spectacular airshow, and take pictures with the planes, helicopters, and pilots at the largest static aircraft…
Attica regional authorities launch cleaning operation of Kifisos river
Attica regional authorities announced on Wednesday the start of a cleaning operation for the covered sections of the Kifisos River, marking the first such effort in many decades.
Greek-flagged tanker Sounion hit by Houthis appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says
The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen’s Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman said on Tuesday.
Measures to tackle Attica water shortage
Measures were announced on Tuesday to tackle future water shortages in Attica as the reservoirs of the Evinos and Mornos rivers are at historically low levels.