Appeal court trims sentence for man who tried to kill ex-partner
A Mixed Jury Court of Appeal in Thessaloniki reduced the 19-year prison sentence handed out to a man convicted of attempting to kill his former partner in December 2021 by six years.
Libya objects to Greek tender for hydrocarbon exploration off Crete
Libya’s internationally recognized government of national unity has objected to Greece’s approval of an international tender for hydrocarbon exploration off the island of Crete, saying some of the blocks infringed upon its own maritime zones.
Actor Filippidis testifies, denies rape allegations, claiming consensual encounters
Actor and director Petros Filippidis, testifying at a Mixed Jury Court, has firmly denied multiple rape charges, stating, “I am not a rapist. Everything was consensual.” He labeled the allegations false and questioned the credibility and motives of the witnesses, many of whom are actors.
Greece-Italy ferries docked as seafarers extend strike
Seafarers working on ferries operating on routes from Patras and Igoumenitsa are staging a new 24-hour strike on Friday, citing persistent understaffing that unions say pose serious safety risks and undermines working conditions.
PM: Rise of AI is an ‘unprecedented challenge’
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its application is an “unprecedented challenge” for societies, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday during a forum “The Lyceum Project 2025: Children in the Age of AI.”
Greek, Palestinian ministers sign plan to preserve cultural sites
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Palestinian counterpart, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Hani Al-Hayek, signed on Friday an action plan aimed at strengthening efforts to preserve and safeguard cultural sites, a Greek culture ministry announcement said.
Gerapetritis says Greece will safeguard sovereign maritime rights
Greece will safeguard its sovereign rights over the maritime zones in accordance with its national interests, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Friday, responding to a question from the independent MP over Libya’s recent criticism to Athens’ plan to invite international bids for hydrocarbon exploration in maritime areas south of Crete.
10 years after Europe’s migration crisis, the fallout reverberates in Greece and beyond
Fleeing Iran with her husband and toddler, Amena Namjoyan reached a rocky beach of this eastern Greek island along with hundreds of thousands of others.
Euro zone finance ministers recommend Bulgaria adopt euro in 2026
Euro zone finance ministers recommended on Thursday that Bulgaria become the 21st member of the euro zone starting January 1, 2026, backing earlier positive assessments of the country’s readiness from the European Commission and the European Central Bank.