Desalination or dams quandary in water debate
Greece is grappling with severe water shortages, particularly on its islands and experts are debating different solutions, with some advocating for desalination and others for dams.
Suspicious bag in central Athens deemed harmless after investigation
A suspicious bag found next to a natural gas box in Dafni, central Athens, was deemed harmless following an investigation by authorities.
77-year-old man dies in car crash near Larissa
A 77-year-old man died Monday in a car crash on the Larissa-Farsala road in Thessaly.
Taxi owners appeal to Council of State against requirement for POS stickers on rear windows
Taxi owners’ associations have filed an appeal with the Council of State, Greece’s top administrative court, challenging a ministerial decision that requires all taxis to display POS stickers on their rear windows.
Distribution of heating oil begins on Tuesday
Τhe distribution of heating oil will begin on Tuesday, with this year’s starting price set around 1.11 euros per liter, contingent on adverse geopolitical developments.
UK ambassador hails Greece’s ‘strategic role’ in turbulent region
Greece has played a “positive role from the outset” of the Russia-Ukraine war and “it is unquestionably of strategic significance,” the British ambassador in Athens, Matthew Lodge, said on Monday.
Prosecutor seeks conviction of Father Antonios in Ark of the World abuse case
An Athens prosecutor has called for the conviction of Father Antonios on five counts related to alleged abuse at The Ark of the World child charity.
Authorities investigate sexual abuse case involving 13-year-old girl on Lesvos island
The National Center for Child Abuse and Exploitation, operated by The Smile of the Child organization, issued a statement on Monday regarding the case of the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl on Lesvos Island by adults last summer.
Man arrested in northern Athens for threatening minors with improvised knife
A 49-year-old man of Chinese origin was arrested on Saturday evening in the Halandri area of northern Athens for violating weapons laws and making threats.
Athens dismisses six-mile concessions
Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks.