New nationwide ban on livestock movement after sheep pox outbreaks
In response to new reported cases of the contagious sheep pox disease this week, authorities have imposed a 10-day nationwide ban on livestock movement.
Mitsotakis meets European Council president in Athens
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the newly elected President of the European Council Antonio Costa, at Maximos Mansion, on Tuesday.
Apartment blocks to get free facelifts
The Municipality of Aegaleo in western Athens is set to renovate up to 10 aging apartment buildings, fully funded by the European Union through the “Rock the Block” initiative.
Man faces charges over internet death threats to MP
A 27-year-old man who made death threats against an MP on the internet is facing charges of inciting criminal and violent acts after police unmasked him with the help of information provided by Google.
Housekeeper arrested in connection with murder of 84-year-old in central Greece
The housekeeper of the 84-year-old woman who was found murdered in Kamena Vourla, Central Greece, was arrested on Tuesday.
Athens’ Andora movie theater reinvents itself as Newman
Andora, one of Athens’ historic movie theaters, in the Panormou district, is reopening under the name Newman and after a radical revamp that has equipped it with stage, sound, screen and lighting systems.
Erdogan’s nationalist ally suggests parole for imprisoned Kurdish leader Ocalan
The leader of Turkey’s far-right nationalist party that’s allied with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the possibility Tuesday that the imprisoned leader of a militant Kurdish group could be granted parole if he renounces violence and disbands his organization.
Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia vow to carry on fight against migration
Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia will continue joint efforts to curb illegal migration into the European Union, their leaders said on Tuesday, adding that more EU funds were needed.
Prosecutor orders investigation into deaths of three infants
A prosecutor in Patra has ordered an urgent preliminary investigation into the deaths of three infants in the Achaia and Ilia regional units in the western Peloponnese.
Greek army says Mount Grammos road opening serves ‘national purposes’
Responding to a growing controversy about the opening of a road on a protected mountain in northwestern Greece, the Greek military has confirmed that it is responsible for the project but claims that it serves “national purposes.”