Greek youth found guilty of policeman’s death in volleyball riots
A Greek court found a young man guilty of manslaughter on Wednesday over the 2023 death of a policeman hit by a flare during clashes with hooligans at a volleyball game.
Greece, Egypt set to sign deal to boost ties, says Sisi
Greece and Egypt will sign a “strategic partnership” agreement on Wednesday as the two countries seek to step up political coordination to help safeguard stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said.
67-year-old arrested for allegedly killing 95-year-old father
A 67-year-old man has been arrested in the Aetolia-Acarnania region on suspicion of killing his 95-year-old father late Tuesday.
Migrant return rules get tougher
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation aimed at tightening the bloc’s return procedures for migrants who reside illegally in the EU.
Experts warn of high fire risk after dry winter
Greek scientists are sounding the alarm ahead of the 2025 fire season, citing a persistently dry winter that has left forests and suburban green zones vulnerable.
Europe’s human rights watchdog urges Greece to end summary deportation of migrants
Greece was urged Tuesday to implement stronger legal safeguards at its borders and adopt a “zero-tolerance approach to summary returns” as reports of illegal deportations of migrants continue despite mounting international criticism. Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights, issued the recommendations following a visit to Greece in February. “The commissioner is…
New corruption case rocks land registry
Greek authorities have uncovered a new corruption case within public land registry offices in Attica, following an investigation by the Internal Affairs Division of the Hellenic Police.
Greece bids farewell to veteran diplomat Petros Molyviatis
Draped in the Greek flag he served under throughout a storied career, the body of veteran diplomat and politician Petros Molyviatis arrived in Kifissia in northern Athens on Tuesday morning.
Turkey crackdown on Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, Erdogan’s main rival
Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is fighting a series of legal battles on charges of corruption, insulting officials and terrorism links amid a widening crackdown on the opposition in Turkey.
Athenian skies darken under Saharan dust dome
A dense dome of Saharan dust blanketed the Attica basin and southeastern Greece on Tuesday, creating a hazy atmosphere that is expected to intensify through Thursday, meteorologists said.