13 guilty in OPEKEPE subsidy fraud case in Fthiotida
An Athens court has found 13 individuals guilty in a subsidy fraud case in the Fthiotida region involving agricultural payments agency OPEKEPE.
Businesses ordered to close temporarily over illegal outdoor seating
Municipal police in Athens have ordered the temporary closure of seven food and beverage establishments after inspections revealed they had placed tables and chairs on public pavements without the required permits.
WWF Greece welcomes new marine parks
WWF Greece has welcomed the government’s announcement of two new marine parks in the Aegean and Ionian seas, calling the move a “very important initiative” while urging authorities to follow through with long-overdue action in other protected areas.
Fires break out in Viotia and Florina
Two wildfires broke out Monday in central and northern Greece, prompting a large response from the fire service and a warning to local residents.
Erdogan touts defense deals, reaffirms two-state stance on Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed optimism Monday over defense cooperation with European partners and reiterated Turkey’s firm stance on a two-state solution for Cyprus.
Greece’s message of support to Lebanon and the region’s Christians
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into Greece’s ties to Lebanon and its message of support as the country looks to rebuild.
Plans to retire capital’s trolley fleet
Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis announced plans to gradually retire Athens’ trolley system, starting this fall with routes through central Athens and Piraeus.
Police foil cocaine smuggling attempt at Piraeus port
Police uncovered an attempted cocaine smuggling operation early Monday at the port of Piraeus, arresting four suspects during a coordinated raid.
Growthfund’s Project Preparation Facility (PPF): Signing of contract for the restoration of the surrounding area, fence reconstruction, and construction of climbing walls at OAKA
A contract worth €8.4 million (excluding VAT) for the restoration of the surrounding area and the fence, as well as the construction of Climbing Walls at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) “Spyros Louis”, was signed on Friday, July 18, by the OAKA President, Ioanna Batsou, and the CEO of the contractor company “Omada…
Erdogan says Germany, Britain positive on Eurofighter jets sale to Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Germany and Britain took a positive stance on the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey, adding that Ankara wants to finalize the purchase as soon as possible.