False dilemma
The aerial images of the tourist town of Naousa on Paros, submerged in mud, served as yet another warning signal, adding to the numerous alarms that have sounded across the country over the years.
Flights and ferries halted in Greece as unions call general strike
A nationwide general strike in Greece disrupted public services across the country Wednesday, with ferries tied up in port, flights grounded and public transportation running only part time as labor unions press for an end to lingering austerity measures imposed on Greece by international creditors a decade ago.
Teens arrested after chainsaw-point robberies in Thessaloniki
Three teenagers, including a 14-year-old, have been arrested in Thessaloniki in northern Greece after allegedly carrying out a string of robberies – at times threatening victims with a chainsaw, police said on Tuesday.
‘Easter Basket’ to contain prices of holiday goodies
The so-called “Easter Basket,” a measure imposing discounted prices on a series of products, went into effect on Monday and will last until the day before Easter, April 19.
Burglars hold couple captive in southern Athens
Burglars held a couple captive inside their home in Alimos, southern Athens, on Monday night.
Six arrested in Thessaloniki forensic bribery case
Authorities in northern Greece have arrested six individuals following allegations of bribery and illegal activity linked to the Thessaloniki forensic department, police said.
Australia’s Labor Party backs completion of Greek Community hall in Melbourne
Australia’s Federal Labor Party has pledged support for the completion of a long-awaited community theatre and events space at St Dimitrios Hall in Windsor, backing the next stage of redevelopment for the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM).
Unseasonably low temperatures persist across Greece
Temperatures will remain unseasonably low on Wednesday, with rain and thunderstorms expected in parts of the country.
Retail market concentration
Concentration in the supermarket sector is now changing course.
Greece faces nationwide strike as unions demand wage hikes, cost-of-living relief
A 24-hour nationwide strike is set to disrupt services across Greece on Wednesday, as the country’s two main labor unions demand higher wages and action on the rising cost of living.