Opposition parties in turmoil
With the government on the defensive and looking for initiatives that will bring drifting voters back, the two biggest opposition parties are distracted by internal turmoil.
Prosecutor seeks reduced charge for lawyer in domestic abuse case
A prosecutor has recommended that criminal lawyer Apostolos Lytras face misdemeanor charges, not felony, in the alleged abuse of his wife, attorney Sofia Polyzogopoulou. The charge would be reduced to “dangerous bodily harm” from “serious intentional bodily harm.”
Over 800 million euros spent on purchasing commercial property in January-June
Office buildings and hotels absorbed 70% of the total transaction volume.
Kasselakis rejects leadership vote, calls for reform in SYRIZA
SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis, speaking at the party’s central committee on Saturday, said the party must “change or sink,” citing the need for reform amid internal dissent.
The ban on phones in schools
The debate is international: how to limit the use of mobile phones in schools, especially for children aged under 12. The answer is not easy.
Greece, Saudi Arabia talks to salvage tanker
Diplomatic efforts are under way to find a solution to prevent a massive oil spillage from the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion.
Shepherd critically injured in Rethymno shooting
A 69-year-old shepherd was critically injured in a shooting at his farm in Vilandredo, Rethymno, on Friday morning.
Follow the SYRIZA fallout like a pro
The drama unfolding in Greece’s main opposition SYRIZA party over the last several weeks has been overwhelming and it’s hard to keep up with it all.
PM to unveil policy agenda at TIF
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will outline the government’s policy agenda on Saturday night at the opening of the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).
Grueling Acropolis Rally enters second day
Belgium’s Thierry Neuville and and his co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe drive their Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid on the Dafni stage during the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), in the Fthiotida regional unit of Central Greece, on Friday.