Cyprus’ NATO aspirations ‘unacceptable,’ says Turkish Defense Ministry
Turkey’s Defense Ministry on Thursday lashed out at the Republic of Cyprus, after its president, Nikos Christodoulides, reiterated the island nation’s aspirations to join NATO.
Black Friday fever grips Greek market
As Black Friday fever sweeps through Greece, consumers are gearing up for steep discounts, while businesses brace for a whirlwind of transactions.
Operation octopus: Sea shepherds battle illegal fishing
Environmental organization Sea Shepherd has removed over 6,500 illegal octopus traps from Porto Lagos, Xanthi, in just 20 days, releasing hundreds of octopuses back into the sea.
Prassinos’ transformative encounter with light
In 1958 celebrated French author Albert Camus extended an invitation to his close friend, the Greek-French painter Mario Prassinos, and his daughter, Catherine, to accompany him on a trip to Greece.
Hope grows in burnt forest in northern Greece
Elementary school students planted oak and pine saplings last Friday in a clearing on the edge of Dadia National Park in northern Greece.
Cyprus could join NATO when conditions permit, president says
Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with US help to bring them up to the standards of the world’s premier military alliance, the president of the Mediterranean island nation said Thursday.
Greek shippers renew their fleet, investing $15 billion this year
Greek shipowners have so far this year invested about $5 billion in purchases of 221 used oceangoing vessels.
Police car chase sheds light on murder mystery
A police chase in central Athens early Tuesday morning led to the arrest of a 23-year-old Turkish national who has been linked to Mehmet N.I. – a Turkish citizen who was murdered on November 5 in Kypseli.
Ministry revises plan for merging water companies
The Environment Ministry has scaled back its plan to merge municipal water and sewerage companies (DEYAs) on the islands, following opposition from local governments.
Government unveils plan for new traffic camera system
The government on Thursday unveiled a new plan to install advanced traffic cameras nationwide to improve road safety and enforce traffic laws more effectively.