Gun and ammunition discovered during prison raid
A firearm and ammunition believed to be connected to an attempted prison escape have been discovered during a police operation at the maximum-security Korydallos Prison in Athens.
Trump tariffs could slow euro growth by up to 1 percentage point, Greek central banker tells FT
US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures could slow euro area economic growth by between 0.5 and 1 percentage points, Greek central bank governor Yannis Stournaras told the Financial Times in an interview published on Monday.
New US bill strengthens East Med security with Greece, Israel, and Cyprus
A new bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representatives seeks to enhance counterterrorism and maritime security cooperation between the United States, Greece, Israel, and Cyprus, while also institutionalizing and expanding the “3+1” cooperation framework. The bill, which builds upon the foundation laid by the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019…
Extra Easter services on scenic Mt Pilio railway
The scenic 600 mm narrow-gauge railway from Volos to the mountain village of Milies in Pilio (also spelled Pelion) will be running additional services during the Easter holidays, beyond its usual weekend schedule, due to increased demand, according to an announcement by Hellenic Train.
Sparks could fly over power cable
The resumption of exploratory work that will eventually lead to the laying of the power cable that will link the electricity grids of Greece and Cyprus – and, eventually, Israel – could potentially reignite tensions with Turkey.
Logistics & Transport Expo in Thessaloniki
Helexpo will host this week, from Thursday to Saturday, the 2nd International Logistics & Transport Thessaloniki Expo, at pavilions 8-10 of the Thessaloniki International Fair facilities.
Olympiakos loses at PAOK, but edges ever closer to title
Panathinaikos defeats AEK and climbs to the second spot of the table.
4.6-magnitude quake near Kalavryta felt in several Peloponnese cities
A 4.6-magnitude tremor shook the town of Kalavryta, in the Peloponnese, Sunday.
A rebetiko classic gets a heavy metal treatment
“Den se thelo pia” (I Don’t Want You Anymore) offered the perfect canvas for transforming a classic rebetiko song into something darker and more modern.
The center-left’s big itch
Could a coalition between PASOK, SYRIZA and New Left bring a major political shift and topple New Democracy? Not a chance. Even SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos – who suggested the idea – should know better, unless his party’s political stagnation has awakened his primal defenses (denial and rejection).