Man arrested at Athens airport with cocaine hidden in orthopaedic belt
A 25-year-old man was arrested Sunday at Athens International Airport on drug charges. Authorities say the man arrived in Greece from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
PASOK ousts SYRIZA from second place; extremes gain
Main opposition{ SYRIZA, in the throes of serious inner-party turmoil, has been booted from second place by socialist PASOK, as ruling New Democracy maintains its solid lead, according to a public opinion poll on Monday.
Two men arrested in beating of Greek-Canadian in Crete
Two men were arrested Monday in connection with the violent beating of Greek-Canadian Emmanuel Kakoulakis in Iraklio, Crete, a month month and a half ago.
Beleri vows legal fight after Albanian court ruling
Freddi Beleri, the former ethnic Greek mayor of Himare, expressed mixed emotions after an Albanian court granted his release on probation.
Emma Shapplin | Athens | September 20
French pop opera star Emma Shapplin will captivate audiences at Athens’ Odeon of Herodes Atticus on September 20.
Teens for Democracy 2024
The Athens Democracy Forum (ADF), organized by the Democracy & Culture Foundation (DCF) in association with The New York Times, has announced this year’s Teens for Democracy Initiative.
Education Min warns of mobile phone impact on learning at UNESCO conference
Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized the distraction caused by mobile phones in schools after attending the UNESCO Digital Learning Week in Paris on Monday.
Mediterranean Soundwaves | Athens | September 7
The City of Athens Serafio Complex (144 Pireos) will host the event series Mediterranean Soundwaves, featuring rising Italian DJ System Olympia.
Operation to tow Greek tanker on fire in Red Sea underway
A major operation is underway to tow the Greek-owned tanker Sounion, which is on fire in the Red Sea. The vessel, carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, was struck by Yemeni Houthi rebels on August 21.
Volos coastal area swimming ban due to dead fish
The Central Port Authority of Volos has banned swimming in a large section of the city’s coastline due to dead fish from Lake Karla washing into the Pagasetic Gulf.