Navy recovers 2,900 WWII-era ammunition rounds from Kavala seafloor
A specialized team from the Hellenic Navy’s Underwater Demolition Command recovered 2,879 rounds of World War II-era ammunition from the seafloor of Kavala’s port.
Ecumenical Patriarch: Gaza events ‘a disgrace for the human race’
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians worldwide, has described the dramatic events at Gaza as “a disgrace for the human race.”
Wildfires break out on Thasos island
Wildfires have broken out in four separate locations on the island of Thasos in the northern Aegean, prompting a large-scale mobilization by the fire service.
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Greece to maintain naval presence in the Libyan Sea
Sources told Kathimerini that the Greek Navy will continue to operate in the Libyan Sea to monitor the Greek maritime zones.
Sheep pox taking heavy toll on agricultural sector
An outbreak of sheep pox is spreading across Greece, with new cases reported in Karditsa, raising the total to 605 affected farms and over 140,000 animals culled since August, the Ministry of Rural Development says.
Erdogan highlights Turkey’s archaeological ambitions, cultural heritage efforts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking Wednesday at the International Archaeology Symposium in Ankara, emphasized Turkey’s commitment to exploring and preserving its cultural heritage both domestically and abroad.
Israel and the dilemmas
Israel is now at a pivotal and deeply existential crossroads. Its leadership lies in the hands of a politician with nowhere to land if he loses power – one whose political survival depends on the backing of small, extremist parties.
ATP relocating tournament from Serbia to Greece
The ATP Tour has announced that the November 2-8 tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, is relocating to Athens, Greece.
Operation underway to dislodge ferry grounded off Evia coast
An operation is currently in progress to dislodge the ferry Panagia Paravouniotissa, which ran aground on a reef near the coast of Evia island.