Aegean resumes services to Beirut, Erbil, Amman
Starting July 10th, Greek-owned Aegean Airlines will reinstate part of its flight network to and from Beirut, Lebanon.
Four arrested for photographing Rafale jets, facilities at Tanagra Air Base
Four individuals have been arrested after being caught taking photos of Rafale fighter jets and facilities at the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAB) near the Tanagra Air Base, north of Athens.
Overtime surge irks hoteliers
Tourism has emerged for the first time as the economic sector with the highest number of declared overtime hours in one month, overtaking even the industrial sector, according to official data from the Labor Ministry’s “Ergani” database, although hoteliers object to the accuracy of the figures.
Greek ship attacked in Red Sea sinks: 4 dead, 7 rescued, 14 missing
Rescuers pulled seven crew members alive from the Red Sea on Wednesday and were searching for 14 still missing from the second of two freighters sunk within two days by suspected Houthi attackers.
PM Mitsotakis clashes with PASOK leader Androulakis over OPEKEPE scandal
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis clashed with main opposition PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis over the unfolding OPEKEPE scandal during a heated exchange in Parliament.
Greek-French military exercise in Aegean as regional instability grows
Greece and France are holding a major joint military exercise in the Pagasetic Gulf, east mainland Greece, showcasing strong cooperation and readiness for action amid growing instability in the eastern Mediterranean.
Rubik’s Cube owner loses trademark battle with Greek rival
Rubik’s Cube owner Spin Master Toys UK on Wednesday lost its battle against a Greek rival as Europe’s second-highest court annulled trademarks related to the shape of the iconic puzzle.
Escape clause on defense expenditure secured
The EU’s economy and finance ministers approved on Tuesday the so-called escape clause.
Greece to suspend asylum applications for migrants arriving from north Africa
Greece will temporarily suspend the processing of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Parliament on Wednesday, citing a sharp increase in irregular arrivals.
EU report: Rule of law improving, gaps remain
The European Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report on Greece highlights moderate progress compared to last year, especially in judicial reforms.