Thousands attend concert in memory of Tempe victims
Around 40,000 people attended a concert at the Kallimarmaro Stadium in Athens on Friday in memory of the victims of the Tempe railway disaster.
Skylakakis: Green electricity tariffs are not to be abolished
Environment and Energy Minister Thodoros Skylakakis denied that “green” electricity bills were being abolished, according to a ministry announcement on Friday, while clarifying that power providers will no longer be obliged to offer the “green” billing system to new customers from the start of 2025.
Leaders of EU states in Mediterranean say ceasefire in Middle East is needed, now
Leaders of nine European Union member states in the Mediterranean on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire after a sharp escalation in conflict between Israel and forces of Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Turkey and Serbia suggest they might jointly produce military drones
The leaders of Turkey and Serbia suggested Friday that their countries might jointly produce military drones, months after a Turkish shipment of unmanned aircraft to Serbia’s neighbor Kosovo sparked anger in the Serbian capital.
More than 230 migrants reach Greece in small boats, half via the long route from Libya
More than 230 migrants reached Greece in small boats over the past two days, including a rare case of a crossing from north Africa to Greece’s southern mainland, authorities have said.
Free screening program for colorectal cancer
Greece has launched a free screening program for colorectal cancer, targeting citizens aged 50 and older. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced the initiative, which begins with the distribution of SMS notifications to eligible participants.
Firefighter dies in traffic accident
A firefighter has died following a road accident involving a fire truck occurred on Friday west of Athens.
United to extend season flights between Athens and the US
United Airlines has announced the extension of seasonal flights with daily direct connections from Athens to US for the summer of 2025.
French court clears Cyprus on FBME case
France’s highest court has brought an end to the $1.4 billion legal battle over the resolution of FBME Bank.
US embassy and consulates in Greece closed Monday for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.