In the dark forest
It is well known that Greek rule of law faces serious issues. These problems persisted throughout the 20th century, even after the transition to democracy. However, the situation has deteriorated rapidly since 2010.
Man dies after insect bite in the Peloponnese
A 48-year-old man from Viotia, who was on vacation in the Peloponnese, died Thursday afternoon in the intensive care unit of Pyrgos Hospital after being bitten by an insect, state broadcaster ERT reported.
Tentoglou declines Greek flag bearer role for Olympics closing ceremony
Long jump gold medalist Miltiadis Tentoglou declined the proposal of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (EOE) to be the flag bearer for the Greek delegation at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games.
Woman killed in car accident in the Peloponnese
A woman was killed in a car accident Thursday on the Korinthos-Tripolis-Kalamata highway near the Tsakona area in eastern Peloponnese.
West Nile virus cases continue to surge
The West Nile virus cases continue to surge across the country, causing authorities and health experts to be on alert.
Iordanis’ bougatsa in Hania, a century-old tradition
For over a century, Iordanis has made one of the most famous and distinctive Greek custard pies, with crunchy, handmade phyllo dough, mizithra cheese, and a sprinkle of crystal sugar.
Fire erupts on Lemnos island and near Drama
A fire broke out Thursday on the island of Lemnos in the northern Aegean.
Low productivity hurts SMEs
Greek small and medium-sized enterprises have the second lowest productivity in the EU according to the latest annual report on SMEs by the European Commission. The added value per SME employee in Greece was €22,400 in 2023, ahead of only Bulgaria (€21,600) among the 27 member-states. The EU average is €54,500. […]
Forestry worker crushed by rock on Rhodes
A 66-year-old forestry worker was fatally injured on the island of Rhodes on Thursday after being crushed by a rock.
Second hottest July breaks 13-month record streak, EU scientists say
Last month was the second hottest July for the planet on record, breaking a 13-month period when each month was warmest, which had been in part fuelled by the warming El Nino weather pattern, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Thursday.