Thessaloniki explosion suspect arrested
A 36-year-old man was arrested near Piraeus in connection with a deadly explosion outside a Thessaloniki bank, police said on Wednesday.
NTUA student faces charges for allegedly slapping canteen owner
The 34-year-old PhD student, who allegedly slapped the canteen owner at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) Zografou campus, is expected to appear before a prosecutor on Friday.
Concerns about Greece’s economic outlook rise among businesses
Concerns about the country’s economic outlook among businesses have increased in 2024 compared to 2023, according to a survey on the country’s economic outlook conducted by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) in collaboration with ICAP.
European Parliament maintains block on restarting Turkey accession talks
The European Parliament on Wednesday voted to uphold its decision not to restart EU accession talks with Turkey, citing the country’s democratic backsliding under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration as a key factor.
Kore | Athens | May 8 – June 7
The Breeder Gallery (45 Iasonos) presents “Kore,” a visual art exhibition by acclaimed Greek artist Georgia Sagri. “Kore” carries a dual meaning – “daughter” in Greek and also the pupil of the eye.
Athens pressing Chevron and Exxon
Greece is pressing US energy giants Chevron and ExxonMobil to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration in areas south of Crete and the Peloponnese.
Man jumps into sea after boarding ship to load relatives’ luggage
A 34-year-old man jumped into the sea from a ferry at the port of Patmos on Wednesday, prompting a rescue operation.
Greece, Egypt agree to boost ties, back Gaza reconstruction plan
Greece and Egypt signed a “strategic partnership” deal on Wednesday as they seek to step up political coordination to help safeguard stability in the Eastern Mediterranean amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Police crack down on Thessaloniki youth far-right group, arrests include 13 minors
A police operation is underway in Thessaloniki targeting a far-right group, Nationalist Youth of Thessaloniki, also known as Defense Thessaloniki. Authorities have so far arrested 28 individuals, including 13 minors, in connection with a series of violent incidents.
Greece and Egypt sign strategic partnership agreement in Athens
Greece and Egypt signed a “strategic partnership” agreement in Athens on Wednesday, aimed at deepening political coordination and reinforcing stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.