Gang ransoms migrants
Nine people, including eight Greeks and one Pakistani, were arrested after holding seven Moroccan migrants hostage in a house in Thessaloniki.
Tougher penalties ahead for dangerous drivers
A new draft law to revise Greece’s Road Traffic Code has sparked intense public debate, drawing over 330 comments within days of its public consultation. The proposed measures aim to curb accidents, particularly by targeting speeding and reckless driving.
Family of golden eagles found dead in Xanthi mountains
Three rare golden eagles – a pair with their chick – have been found dead, likely as the result of poisoning, in the Kompsatou Valley area, a Natura 2000 area in mountainous Xanthi near the Greek-Bulgarian border.
Insurers halve premium hikes
Insurance companies announced increases of 7% on average for lifelong health insurance policies for 2025, revising the hikes they had announced a few days ago, which reached 14.6%.
Erdogan says Turkey can ‘crush’ all terrorists in Syria
President Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Turkey had the power and ability to “crush” all terrorists in Syria, including Islamic State and Kurdish militants, while urging all countries to “take their hands off” Syria.
Greece engages with the Middle East
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Greece’s engagement with the broader Middle East, from key players like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to countries like Lebanon that are looking to rebuild.
Zhelyazkov tasked with forming Bulgarian gov’t more than two months after vote
Bulgaria’s Rosen Zhelyazkov, the candidate for prime minister of the largest parliamentary group, has accepted the president’s invitation to form a government, following a snap election in October, the seventh in four years.
Rena Morfi to headline major Greek festivals in Australia this February
Versatile Greek singer Rena Morfi, known for her electrifying stage presence, is set to headline festivals organized by the Greek communities of Melbourne and New South Wales (NSW) in Australia this February, organizers announced on Wednesday.
Hania police officers suspended for failing to arrest drunk driver
The three police officers who failed to arrest a drunk driver who later caused a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man in Hania, Crete, on Saturday, have been suspended from duty.
President Sakellaropoulou reflects on her term following Tasoulas nomination
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou released a statement on Wednesday following the announcement of Kostas Tasoulas’ candidacy by Kyriakos Mitsotakis.