The Houthis’ August 23 attack on the Greek-flagged MV Sounion, nearly costing 25 seafarers their lives, now threatens to become among the largest environmental disasters in history should the tanker and its 150,000 metric tons of oil capsize.
The United States and France are trying to hammer out an interim accord to halt hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah with a view to opening broader diplomatic talks, Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday.
Athens Nomad Fest (athensnomadfest.com), the city’s first festival for digital nomads, runs this weekend at Panteion University (136 Syngrou Avenue).
The low level of interest rates on deposits has led to a shift in the saving behavior of Greeks, who are turning to bonds and mutual funds, according to the 15th edition of Allianz’s Global Wealth Report 2023, which shows that new savings in Greece increased by 36% to 5.4 billion euros.
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) recorded three more deaths from West Nile virus between September 18 and 25, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 30.
Legendary Greek singer Marinella collapsed on stage during her concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on Wednesday.
The Greek stock market continued to rise, in anticipation of the concession of a 12% state stake in National Bank early next week.
The European Union is moving toward backing plans to remove some of its protections for wolves on the continent as their population grows, in the latest political clash between farmers and environmentalists.
A 51-year-old Greek national and a 45-year-old foreign national were arrested on Tuesday afternoon by port authority officers after receiving a package from Colombia containing cocaine.