SYRIZA: Kasselakis barred from race for party president
SYRIZA’s political secretariat said on Wednesday that Stefanos Kasselakis has been barred from the race for the party’s leadership.
Man torches himself, admitted to ICU
A 25-year-old man was admitted to a Iraklio hospital in Crete on Wednesday with second-degree burns after reportedly dousing himself in gasoline and setting himself on fire. He is reported to be in serious condition.
Kasselakis defies ouster, vows to stay in leadership race
Former SYRIZA president Stefanos Kasselakis has rejected a decision by the leftist opposition’s political secretariat to bar him from the race for party president and vows to remain in the race.
Biden expresses optimism for a solution on the Cyprus’ issue during Christodoulides’ White House visit
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who met with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday, stressed that Cyprus is counting on US support for a resumption of negotiations and a solution to the longstanding Cyprus problem.
Truck catches fire on highway, driver hospitalized
A truck fire on the Ionia Odos highway in western Greece on Wednesday sent the driver to hospital with respiratory issues but did not cause any major disruptions to the flow of traffic.
Expansion of IRIS transactions
The Ministry Finance will extend the option of consumers to pay at the POS of all businesses through IRIS from the first quarter of 2025, expanding the possibilities of direct payments as the safest, cheapest and fastest way to conduct transactions.
Carbon monoxide likely cause of Amyntaio hotel poisonings
Authorities are conducting an investigation after guests at a hotel in Amyntaio, near the northern city of Florina, fell ill, many fainting, on Saturday night and required hospitalization, including in intensive care.
Athens mayor seeks to shut down nightclub after teenagers hospitalized
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas on Wednesday recommended the permanent closure of a nightclub on central Vouliagmenis Avenue for serving alcohol to minors.
Unprotected witnesses
The law on protected witnesses has a history similar to that of the Greek state: It’s laughable.
Athens and Epidaurus Festival strengthens cultural ties with Asia
Representatives of the Athens and Epidaurus Festival took part in major performing arts events across China and South Korea in October, setting the stage for future collaborations.