Roman-era aqueduct tapped in battle against Athens’ water shortage
Hadrian’s Aqueduct, a Roman-era engineering feat, is being put back into action in a bid to combat water scarcity in Athens, according to EYDAP, the city’s water utility.
Family of slain woman on Crete demand probe into offender’s mental health history
The family of a 36-year-old woman who died after allegedly being deliberately run over by a 33-year-old French national in Crete on Tuesday is calling for an investigation into why the driver, a stranger to the woman, had been released from a psychiatric hospital days earlier.
Parliament approves free medication for 130,000 low-income pensioners
The amendment submitted on Wednesday and approved by Parliament ensures free medication for at least 130,000 low-income pensioners, defined as those with a pension or income of €643 or less. This measure will take effect from March 2025.
Dendias postpones Serbia visit due to food poisoning
Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias postponed his scheduled visit to Serbia on Thursday.
Show on ‘first Europeans’ opens at National Archaeological Museum in Athens
The story of the classical-era city of Europos, whose residents were the first people to be called Europeans according to ancient inscriptions, takes center stage in a new exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Six supermarkets targeted by vandals in seemingly coordinated attack
A barrage of attacks on supermarkets in different parts of Athens took place in the early hours of Thursday, within a tight timeframe that suggests they may have been coordinated.
Man arrested over illegal streaming operation
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on multiple charges of copyright infringement, the police’s Cybercrime Division announced on Thursday.
Universities grapple with ranking drop
As global competition in higher education intensifies, Greek universities are grappling with declining international rankings.
Turkey seeks energy leverage via Syria
As Syria’s political landscape shifts toward a new government potentially aligned with Turkey, revived discussions on strategic energy and maritime agreements are making waves.
Food inflation is approaching zero
Greece registered the second-lowest inflation rate in food among the 27 European Union member-states in November, clearly indicating that pressure on household budgets due to supermarket costs has receded radically.