Traffic disruptions across Attica due to rainfall, coastal road floods
The heavy rainfall in Attica caused traffic disruptions across the region on Monday, including on the coastal Poseidonos Avenue near Kalamaki, in the direction of Piraeus.
The Civic Symphony | Athens | January 20
The Demos Center (17 Ipitou) of The American College of Greece and the Frances Rich School of Fine and Performing Arts is celebrating democracy through the arts until 31 January.
Greece to overhaul health emergency departments in 2025
The Health Ministry announced plans to upgrade emergency departments (EDs) and on-call hospital services in 2025 to improve care and reduce overcrowding.
Police suspends traffic on Mt Parnitha
The traffic police announced on Monday that traffic has been suspended on a section of Parnitha Avenue in Attica, near the casino, due to heavy snowfall.
Healing spaces: Where modern art meets modern care
At the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, healthcare and culture come together in a unique fusion as works by contemporary Greek artists grace its halls.
Minister vows sanctions for police officers in fatal crash case
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis has vowed that appropriate sanctions will be imposed on the police officers who failed to detain a drunk driver, later responsible for a fatal crash in Hania, Crete, over the weekend.
Mayor of opposition Istanbul stronghold arrested over bid-rigging claims
The mayor of one of Turkey’s opposition strongholds was arrested Monday as part of a bid-rigging investigation, prosecutors in Istanbul said.
Kasselakis to face court over alleged asset declaration violations
Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of the Movement for Democracy and former president of SYRIZA, is set to appear before the Athens Misdemeanor Court on May 8 to answer allegations of violating Greece’s asset declaration law (commonly referred to as “pothen esches” in Greek).
Tanker hit by Houthis salvaged, Red Sea disaster averted
A risky operation to salvage an oil tanker attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea and avert what could have been one of the largest oil spills in recorded history has been completed, British maritime security company Ambrey and Greece have said.
Sugar crisis fuels surge in childhood obesity rates
Childhood and adolescent obesity has emerged as one of Greece’s most significant public health concerns, with the country ranking among the highest in Europe.