Monemvasia Castle on Europe’s endangered list
Greece’s Monemvasia Castle has been listed among Europe’s seven most endangered heritage sites for 2025 by Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute.
Migration minister scraps residence permit extension
Citing the need for stricter immigration policies, Migration Minister Makis Voridis announced the withdrawal of a provision that would have extended deadlines for residence permits.
Ministers and justice
After decades of debate, all parties now seem to agree on one point: The constitutional protections granted to ministers against criminal prosecution are excessive.
Hot-Air Balloon Party | Arachova | March 22
A hot-air balloon party is set to take place in Livadi of Arachova on March 22, promising a spectacle of music, dance and aerial performances against the stunning backdrop of Mount Parnassos
Hellenic Navy in search of second-hand warships
According to sources from the Ministry of Defense, Greece is in ongoing talks with several countries regarding the potential acquisition of second-hand warships.
Local universities opening out their global reach
Greek universities are expanding their international collaborations, securing 59 joint master’s program proposals with top institutions from the US and Europe. The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) led with nine proposals, among the 132 submitted nationwide.
German Left’s social media hat trick
Ines Schwerdtner is 36 years old and the co-leader of Die Linke, Germany’s Left party and the recent election’s surprise performer.
Bus drivers’ shortage limiting public transport service in Athens
A shortage of bus drivers is limiting the number of public transport buses serving the wider Athens area on a daily basis to 1,050 from, 1,290, according to recent data released by OASA, the Athens Urban Transport Organisation.
Rhodes urban planning director and staff arrested in corruption probe
The deputy director of the Rhodes urban planning office, along with four employees and two private engineers, is among those arrested for their alleged involvement in a corruption network.
IOC names outgoing boss Bach as honorary president for life
Outgoing International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was named honorary president for life on Wednesday, with the German due to step down in June after 12 years in charge.