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Clean-up reveals Ioannina lake’s secrets
Reminders of war such as bomb shells, an Ottoman grenade and German helmets from World War II, as well as more everyday items like motorbikes, batteries, mobile phones, bicycles and even an old cash register, are among the haul that have emerged from the depths of Lake Pamvotida in Ioannina.
Tourism overload straining Athens infrastructure
Athens is feeling the pressure from rising tourism, with the number of hotels and short-term rentals increasing rapidly.
ATHEX: Best week for index in over 18 months
This five-out-of-five over the week led the main index to a new 10-week high.
Thessaloniki metro offers free weekend rides in December
Thessaloniki metro passengers can travel free on weekends in December, with no ticket validation required from 6 p.m. Fridays to 12.30 a.m. Sundays.
Greek Australian appointed judge of Federal Court of Australia
Professor James Stellios, a Greek Australian constitutional law expert, has been named as one of eight new judges of the Federal Court of Australia.
Athens metro stations closed amid protest for Grigoropoulos anniversary
Central Athens metro stations in Panepistimio and Monastiraki are closed Friday evening due to a protest marking the anniversary of the fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos in 2008.
Turkey warns of ‘arms race’ on Cyprus
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has described the “armament activities” of the Republic of Cyprus as “wrong,”, saying they could “start an arms race on the island.”
Man charged in wife’s hammer killing
A 39-year-old man has been charged with intentional homicide and weapon offenses after allegedly killing his wife with a hammer in their home in the downtown neighborhood of Ambelokipi.
Teen hospitalized in Rhodes after TikTok challenge
A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized with a serious head injury Friday after attempting a TikTok challenge during a school break at middle school on the island of Rhodes.