Elderly couple found dead in Volos apartment
An elderly couple was found dead inside their home in the central Greek city of Volos on Thursday afternoon.
Fire drill held at ancient Mystras site
A wildfire evacuation drill, Perivleptos 2025, was held this week at the archaeological site of Mystras.
Athens municipality cracks down on illegal outdoor seating
The Municipality of Athens intensified its crackdown on illegal outdoor seating on Wednesday, with Municipal Police inspecting 19 businesses in Kolonaki, six of which were found to have exceeded their permitted use of public space.
Parents report aggressive behavior at youth water polo tournament on Chios
Parents of 13-year-old athletes have filed a formal complaint over bullying and inappropriate conduct during a youth water polo tournament on the island of Chios.
Rethinking the tourist rush to protect local communities
As global tourism surges with the growing world population, Greek destinations must invest in visitor management to protect local communities, said Randy Durband, CEO of the UN-backed Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), in Athens.
Greek banks make donation for historic Zografeion Lyceum restoration
Greek banks have made a joint donation of €500,000 to support the seismic reinforcement and restoration of the historic Zografeion Lyceum in Istanbul.
Charges brought against suspects in killing of Polish professor
The ex-wife of a Polish professor who was killed in an execution-style shooting in Agia Paraskevi on July 4 and her four alleged accomplices were given until Monday to present their statement after appearing before an investigating magistrate on Thursday morning.
Athens relying on Chevron for hydrocarbon surveys off Crete
The Greek government is relying on Chevron’s influence in decision-making centers in the US in its confrontation with Libya, and by extension with Turkey.
Patra Coroner’s Service to reopen on Monday
The Patra Coroner’s Service, which was shut down on July 10 over its alleged lapses in investigating a high-profile child murder case, is set to resume operations this coming Monday.
Toronto’s Greek Summer Festival draws thousands of visitors
The Greek community of Toronto came together once again in a powerful show of unity for the Greek Summer Festival on July 4-6, drawing over 6,000 visitors.