Unchecked spread of avian flu virus raises red flags
Greek experts warn that the H5N1 avian flu could pose a severe public health threat after recent findings revealed its potential to infect humans more efficiently.
Education policy on ‘eternal students’ sparks protests
Student protests are intensifying over a law mandating the dismissal of “eternal students” (long-term enrolled students), with nationwide demonstrations on Thursday organized by the student group MAS, aligned with the communist KKE party.
Suspected protection racket deputy rejects charges
The suspected deputy of a racket that allegedly provided protection to brothels through a security company and committed fraud against the state using shell companies has rejected the charges.
Poreia Theater presents Frankenstein & Eliza with English surtitles
Frankenstein & Eliza, Poreia Theater’s latest show, reimagines the classic story of Frankenstein inspired by the rise of artificial intelligence.
Missing elderly man found safe and well
A 90-year-old man who went missing late Wednesday night in wintry conditions near Larissa, mid-northern Greece, has been found safe and well, authorities have announced.
Greek parliament lifts immunity of Zoe Konstantopoulou amid defamation allegations
The Greek Parliament voted on Wednesday to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoe Konstantopoulou, leader of the Plefsi Eleftherias (Course of Freedom) party, following allegations against her stemming from a high-profile court case.
Greece has tapped 18 bln euros from EU’s Recovery Fund
Greece has received 18 billion euros ($18.5 billion) in grants and loans from the European Union’s Recovery Fund since 2021, equivalent to about 8% of its economic output, the government said on Thursday.
Man serving life sentence for pregnant partner’s murder receives additional jail term
A 40-year-old man serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant partner in Thessaloniki last August has been handed an additional 30-month prison sentence for a separate domestic violence incident involving his sister.
EU migration commissioner in Athens for talks on migration pact, returns policy
The European Union’s new commissioner for migration and internal affairs, Magnus Brunner, was in Athens on Thursday for policy talks with Greece, which has long been one of the major entry points into the bloc for migrants.
Traffic restrictions on main Athens street for a month
Traffic restrictions will be implemented on Panepistimiou Street, a major thoroughfare in central Athens, starting Saturday and lasting for one month to accommodate roadwork, Greek police has announced.