Authorities seize over 25 tons of spoiled meat in Athens
Health authorities in Athens have confiscated over 25 tons of spoiled meat and byproducts during routine holiday food inspections.
Wintry weather forecast for Christmas
Winter weather is forecast for Greece this Christmas and December 26 with heavy rain and snowfall in some parts of the country.
Tax errors now automatically correctable
Greek taxpayers burdened by erroneous tax assessments can now expect refunds and waivers through a groundbreaking automated process introduced by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
Turkey to sign EEZ agreement with Syria, transport minister says
Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced Tuesday that Turkey will sign an agreement with Syria to establish an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to Turkish media outlet TGRT.
Greece rejects proposed Turkey-Syria maritime deal as illegitimate
Greece dismissed Turkey’s plans for a maritime agreement with Syria, describing the Syrian government as a “transitional authority” incapable of signing legally valid agreements.
Man stabbed in Varkiza
A 50-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack Tuesday afternoon in the southern Athenian suburb of Varkiza.
Strategic energy deal with Israel further upgrades relations
Greece and Israel signed a strategic energy agreement on Monday, further upgrading their bilateral economic and political relations amid escalating uncertainty in the Eastern Mediterranean and Turkish claims and aspirations in the region.
Heroic Santas spread holiday cheer at hospitals
A fireman dressed as Santa rappels down the atrium of the Interbalkan Medical Center in Thessaloniki, as part of an initiative by the Fire Service’s EMAK emergency response and rescue unit to distribute gifts and cheer among the hospital’s patients.
Pregnant woman loses child, fighting for life in Crete ravine drop
A pregnant American woman has lost her child and is reported to be in critical condition and intubated in the ICU of Crete’s Hania Hospital after falling down a ravine while hiking in the Rethymno region, sustaining serious injuries.
Alimos to become the seaplane hub of Athens
Alimos is evolving into a hydroplane hub, as Athens is about to receive seaplanes for the first time after half a century.