Greek authorities warn of weeklong heat wave
Greek authorities have warned of an impending weeklong heat wave during the summer tourist season, with a high risk of dangerous wildfire.
Education minister seeks to bring books into students’ lives
In a bid to instill a love for reading among Greece’s rote-jaded youngsters, the government is bringing more literature to the classroom, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Kathimerini’s Sunday edition.
Beleri thanks Greek PM, vows to continue struggle for democracy
Fredi Beleri, the jailed member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority who was elected last month to the European Parliament, has arrived in Athens after being granted a five-day leave. Beleri is scheduled to travel to Strasbourg for the opening session of the new EU assembly.
Fire breaks out in Iraklio, Crete
A wildfire broke out Monday morning in the area of Profitis Ilias in the Iraklio regional unit on the southern island of Crete.
Greek choreographers on a global tour
After a stop at the French capital’s Paris l’été summer festival last week, Patricia Apergis’ “House of Trouble” is returning to Greece for a single show at the Kalamata Dance Festival, this Wednesday.
Athens adjusts trash collection schedule due to heatwave
Amid the sweltering heatwave, residents and businesses in the Greek capital are urged to take out their trash before 11 a.m. or after 5 p.m., as collections will not take place during the hottest part of the day.
Mitsotakis to meet Beleri at Maximos Mansion on Monday, sources say
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet with Fredi Beleri, the jailed member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority who was elected last month to the European Parliament, according to sources.
Delays in tax data to be tackled
Once the tax return submission process is completed, the National Economy and Finance Ministry and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will review the entire procedure.
Forced service for doctors?
Doctors in private practice who refuse, when called upon, to offer their services to the National Health System, may be drafted against their will, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has told Kathimerini.
PM to meet Starmer at leaders’ summit on Thursday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be traveling to the United Kingdom on Thursday (18 July) for the fourth meeting of the European Political Community.