Libya corridor to Crete shows sharp increase
Irregular migrant entries into the European Union dropped by 18% in the first seven months of 2025, totaling 95,200, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has announced.
Watchdog brings to light public sector misconduct
The National Transparency Authority (EAD) investigated a wide range of public sector violations in 2024, including illegal pharmaceutical trafficking, unlawful elder care facilities, and irregularities in municipal contracts and licensing of public services.
A refuge for wildlife in the capital
A wildlife rescue center in Kallithea, Athens, is struggling with over 5,000 animal admissions since early May as Greece’s extreme heatwave forces young birds from their nests.
Outdated rules guide ferry departures
Persistent gusty winds stranded a large number of travelers on Friday at Athens’ ports of Piraeus, Lavrio and Rafina, due to a ban on ferry departures.
Wildfire near Athens contained but strong winds prompt evacuations
A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained on Saturday morning, but evacuations of at-risk areas continued as strong winds were expected through the weekend.
Direct flights from Dallas to Athens will start in 2026
Dallas will join the US cities with a direct connection to Athens next year, American Airlines announced recently.
Turkey nears exit from costly FX-protected deposit scheme
Turkey is on the verge of ending a scheme protecting deposits from currency depreciation that is estimated to have cost $60 billion, another step toward abandoning unorthodox economic policies that triggered a lira crisis several years ago.
Technology firms on a buying spree
Greek information technology firms have kept their promise of strategic expansion through acquisitions over the first seven months of 2025.