Speedboat sinks north of Paros, passengers safe
Six passengers on board a speedboat that started taking on water and sank north of Paros on Wednesday night were in good health, the Greek Coast Guard said Thursday.
Four arrested for shooting man in Kolonos
Four people were arrested in the Athenian district of Kolonos late Wednesday night for shooting a 25-year-old man, Greek Police said Thursday. The victim was not injured.
Reviving the grandeur of Filellinon Street
Filellinon Street, located between Syntagma Square and the Plaka district, across from Zappeion and the National Garden, near Nikis Street, and with the magnificent streets of Kydathinaion and Konstantinou Tsatsou forming corners, has the potential to become Athens’ model street.
Violation of working hours
Illegal or underinsured labor accounted for six out of every 10 fines imposed in January-August by the Hellenic Labor Inspectorate on businesses found to violate the legislation.
New Souda Naval Support Activity commander visits Chania General Hospital
The new commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Captain Stephen D. Steacy, made a courtesy visit to the General Hospital of Chania, Crete.
New provision foresees pre-trial detention for repeat offenders
Defendants who commit a new criminal felony while under restrictive conditions will be taken to prison, according to an amendment to a provision that is being drafted by the Justice Ministry.
US gas firm books FSRU space
US interest in utilizing Alexandroupoli as a key liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation hub in the Central and Southeast Europe region is highlighted by the agreement American company Venture Global announced to book 25% of the capacity to the new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).
Student in Achaia suspended for using mobile phone in school
A student at a school in Achaia, southern Greece, received a one-day suspension last Monday (Sept. 16) for using a cell phone in class.
Greece votes in favor of Palestinian resolution at UN General Assembly
Greece has backed the UN resolution, which is based on the opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, regarding the serious consequences of Israel’s policies in Gaza and the West Bank.
Kefalogianni, Gerapetritis discuss tourism diplomacy
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Tuesday to discuss tourism diplomacy.