PM visits Thessaly to review flood recovery efforts
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the town of Farkadona in Thessaly on Monday, a year after the area was devastated by storm Daniel.
Man in critical condition after elevator shaft incident; robbery suspected
A 61-year-old man is hospitalized on life support after being found severely injured in an elevator shaft at a construction site in the northern port city of Thessaloniki.
An ethnic Greek politician and EU lawmaker is released on probation in Albania
A former ethnic Greek mayor of an Albanian town, whose imprisonment on vote-buying charges has strained Albanian-Greek ties, has been released on probation, his office and a lawyer said Monday.
Astypalaia project not going ahead if locals ‘don’t want it’
The investor promoting the controversial construction of a large tourist accommodation “village” on the Aegean island of Astypalaia says that it will not go ahead if it is not embraced by the local community.
Election result won’t affect Greek-American ties
Whoever wins the US presidential election, the Greek-American relationship – which has been “exceptionally close” in recent years – will remain unaffected, says Kurt Volker, the US special representative for Ukraine during Donald Trump’s presidency, in an interview with Kathimerini.
Beleri granted early release after 16 months in Albanian prison
After 16 months in an Albanian prison, Fredi Beleri has been granted early release. His request, which had been postponed three times, was approved on Monday.
Measures to tackle impact of overtourism
The government is launching a package of measures to preserve the long-term viability of Greek tourism, and to address issues caused by the growing number of visitors, which has already reached a new high.
First English-language course at University of Macedonia
Foreign students will be able to study Accounting and Finance in Thessaloniki as of this October.
Beleri’s early release request to be heard Monday
After 16 months in an Albanian prison, Fredi Beleri’s request for early release will be heard on Monday.
Green islands, powered by diesel
You’ve likely heard about the Aegean island of Astypalea and its electric cars, but what about Kythnos? Kythnos is also a “Smart Island,” if you weren’t aware.