Franz Ferdinad | Athens | September 11
Franz Ferdinand are set to bring their explosive live energy to Athens with a highly anticipated concert at the Lycabettus Theater.
Athens to protest Turkish fishermen’s incursions into Greek waters
The Minister of Shipping Vassilis Kikilias has announced that Athens will lodge a diplomatic protest to Turkey over the constant incursion of Turkish fishermen into Greek territorial waters.
Free care for tourists a hidden strain on public healthcare
Ace was on vacation on the island of Mykonos when he suddenly fell ill. He never fully understood what had happened – most likely food poisoning – but he ended up at the local health center.
‘Gray zone’ emerges as second-largest voting bloc
Greece’s undecided undecided voters, or so-called “gray zone” voters, have emerged as the second-largest force in opinion polls, underscoring political volatility ahead of the next general election.
Ankara condemns Netanyahu’s acknowledgment of Ottoman-era genocides
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks acknowledging the Ottoman-era genocides of Armenians, Pontic Greeks and Assyrians.
Wildfire breaks out near Lavrio, residents put on alert
A wildfire broke out on Wednesday in Palaiokamariza near Lavrio, southeast of Athens, prompting an alert from the 112 emergency service urging residents to remain on standby.
New law strips animal abusers of right to own gun
The Justice Ministry has tightened gun laws, barring firearm licenses for anyone prosecuted or convicted under the 2021 animal welfare law.
Staff shortages at Aegina Health Center under scrutiny after elderly woman dies
The Aegina Health Center on the Saronic island near Athens remains critically understaffed in medical personnel and ambulance drivers, an issue that came to the forefront after an elderly woman died last Friday on Agia Marina beach. Despite repeated calls for an ambulance, none arrived, and the woman passed away at the scene.
Archbishop of Sinai appeals for protection as dissident monks attempt re-entry
Archbishop of Sinai Damianos has appealed to the Egyptian and Greek governments to “protect him from any potential danger,” saying his life is under threat, according to a video message released Tuesday.
Rheinmetall to make shells, gunpowder in Bulgaria under €1 bln deals
European defense giant Rheinmetall plans to produce gunpowder and 155-mm artillery shells in Bulgaria under two joint venture agreements with a shared investment of more than €1 billion, the German firm has said.