Newborn found alive in rubbish bin on Crete, mother hospitalized under guard
A newborn baby was found alive in a rubbish bin in the Nea Alikarnassos area of Iraklio, Crete, authorities said on Wednesday.
Turkey set to join EU defense programs despite objections
Despite objections from Athens – and Nicosia – Turkey’s participation in new European defense programs is expected to move forward, as final decisions will be made by qualified majority voting within the European Union rather than by unanimity.
PM leads UN maritime security talks
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired a high-level United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Tuesday focused on strengthening maritime security through international cooperation, with participation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Obstacles to power grid safety
Red tape, reactions and legal considerations are standing in the way of the implementation of critical and costly projects for the safe electrification of the country.
Teen arrested over brutal assault of man in Athens suburb
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the violent assault of a 48-year-old man in the suburb of Glyka Nera, east of Athens, on Monday night.
The house that holds a village
On a quiet slope of northern Samos, one man has turned a forgotten family home into a living archive of rural life.
Opportunities for local startups in China
A competition to connect promising Greek startups with strategic opportunities and investment from China was announced by GPA Investment Group, in cooperation with China West Connector and Sichuan Technical Exchange Center. ‘
Monthly drop of 12% in registered unemployment
Last month the total number of unemployed persons registered with the Public Employment Service (DYPA) amounted to 811,324 in total, a decrease of 59,990 people (-6.9%) compared to the corresponding month of April 2024 and a decrease of 114,717 people (-12.4%) compared to the previous month of March.
TUI directors visit Thessaloniki and Limnos
Directors of TUI, the largest travel and tourism company in the world, paid a two-day visit to Thessaloniki and Limnos island last Thursday and Friday, seeing highlighted locations of the regions while accompanied by government and tourism officials.
Boost for provinces in Cyprus
This year, Cyprus’ two biggest banks have agreed to install 11 new ATMs across the island, targeting areas that were previously underserved.