Extortion racket head wanted by Turkish police arrested in Athens
A 29-year-old man wanted by Turkish authorities was arrested in Athens on Friday, Greek police reported.
Firefighters battle blaze at Halkida factory, smoke alert issued
A fire has broken out at a storage facility in Halkida, on the island of Evia, prompting authorities to issue a 112 emergency alert on Saturday night.
New Infrastructure and Transport Minister acknowledges task’s criticality
Newly appointed Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas has acknowledged the critical role of his ministry, after assuming the portfolio amid nationwide protests over the government’s handling of the Tempe railway tragedy that claimed 57 lives just over two years ago.
Vandalized artwork removed to restore calm at gallery
Athens’ National Gallery has removed artworks by artist Christophoros Katsadiotis, with his consent, in an effort to defuse tensions following a violent attack several days ago by an ultra-conservative MP who claimed the pieces were offensive to Orthodox Christianity.
Greece watches warily as Turkey seeks greater influence in Europe
In a strikingly assertive tone, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has recently reiterated the urgency of his country’s accession to the European Union.
Power grids on 10 islands being bolstered ahead of summer rush
The Public Power Corporation (PPC) is planning to boost capacity on 10 islands, including Crete ahead of the summer season and the increased demand for electricity due to tourism.
Violinist Kavakos says booing of JD Vance was ‘shocking’
Renowned violinist and conductor Leonidas Kavakos said the booing of US Vice President JD Vance as he took his seat at a National Symphony Orchestra concert at Washington’s Kennedy Center on Thursday evening was “shocking.”
When aging hands grip the steering wheel
A fatal road accident involving an elderly driver has reignited debate over senior citizens’ driving competence in Greece, with officials under growing pressure to reconsider safety protocols for seniors.
Bullying victim’s mother marks 10 years since his death
The mother of a young man who was relentlessly hounded and brutally harassed by bullies for months before taking his own life in 2015 has made a plea for more measures to tackle youth violence, ahead of Saturday’s anniversary of the discovery of his body.
ETAD in talks with investors
Hellenic Public Property Company (ETAD) executives met this week in the southern French resort town of Cannes with more than 20 major foreign institutional investors and property managers, including Hyatt, Sonae Sierra, Honotel, Stoneweg, Valpre Capital and Viparis.