British motorcyclist injured in crash in central Greece
A 69-year-old British man was injured Friday in a motorcycle crash with a car near Bralos overpass in Fthiotida, central Greece.
Man arrested in Ilia for holding eight migrants captive
Police have arrested a man who held eight migrants captive in a house in the rural area of Nea Manolada in the northwestern Peloponnese on Thursday.
Warm weather, clear skies forecast over holiday weekend
Greece will enjoy mostly clear skies over the Easter weekend, though eastern Macedonia, Thrace and the northeastern Aegean islands may see some clouds, local showers and storms until late Saturday, the national weather service, EMY, said.
Man found dead in Chania police cell
A foreign national held in detention at the police precinct of Chania, Crete, was found dead on Friday morning, police said Saturday.
Hotels prefer direct bookings
The gradual freeing of hotels from the obligation to offer prices no lower than those they have given on online booking platforms such as Booking.com and, above all, the development by hotels of upgraded own online booking websites are leading to a large increase in direct bookings.
Next German chancellor eyes strategic reset – including with Turkey
Just six weeks after the German federal elections, coalition negotiators have unveiled the agreement set to guide the country’s next government. “Germany is back,” declared Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the presumptive next chancellor.
Coverage against natural disasters elusive for many businesses
Some 3,000 to 4,000 businesses in Greece are unable to secure insurance against natural disasters, despite a new law requiring all companies to obtain such coverage by June 1.
An artist’s spiritual reflections find the perfect backdrop
It is hard to imagine a more fitting setting for Christos Bokoros’ “Passage into the Light” than the 13th century Basilica of Saint Mark in Iraklio, Crete, which is hosting the exhibition through end-May.
EU Commission faces complaint over easing of sustainability rules
Climate and human rights campaigners filed a complaint against the European Commission on Friday, accusing the EU executive of weakening sustainability laws without first consulting the public about the changes or assessing their impact.
Man in Crete attacks colleague with cutter
A 46-year-old man accused of attacking a colleague with a cutter is expected to be charged with attempted murder and violating laws on weapons when he is brought before a prosecutor in Chania, Crete, on Friday.