The coliseum of public debate
The old saying goes that anyone who takes on a public role must have a thick skin. Nowadays, even that is not enough.
Hippomaniacs | Athens | October 8
Hippomaniacs return to Beatniks Road Bar (14 Koletti) for their season’s first live show following a standout performance at the Aegina Jazz Festival.
Man found dead after fall from Halkida bridge
A man was found dead on Monday afternoon after falling from the Halkida bridge, which connects the island of Evia to the Greek mainland, according to initial reports from local authorities.
Tempe train crash trial advances as translations begin for Italian defendants
The trial for the Tempe train crash, which killed 57 people, is moving forward as the authorities begin translating key case documents so that the two Italian defendants can read them.
ATHEX: France spooks investors at Athinon Avenue
The latest round of political turmoil in France generated more shockwaves across European stock markets on Monday.
Tensions between tenants and landlords escalating
Tensions between tenants and landlords are escalating, as illustrated by a recent violent incident involving a landlord assaulting a tenant family over a rent dispute. While extreme, it reflects growing friction fueled by steep rent increases, mistrust, and poor communication.
Gaza flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg, arrive in Athens
Greek and international activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, arrived in Athens on Monday afternoon after their release from Israeli detention.
Prosecutor orders probe into biosecurity measures amid worsening sheep pox outbreak
In response to the ongoing outbreak of sheep and goat pox, a Greek prosecutor has ordered an urgent preliminary investigation into whether proper security measures were followed, and whether there is a risk that infected animals may enter the agri-food chain.
SYRIZA leader Famellos urges leftist unity after Tsipras resignation
SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos has described former prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ resignation from parliament on Monday as “very significant” and reflecting “a different perspective,” while emphasizing that the two “will not be opponents.”
Prosecutor accepts requests for toxicological tests in Tempe train crash
The Larissa Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the reopening of complaints filed by the families of Tempe train crash victims against the forensic experts who handled the case, thereby accepting all requests submitted by relatives for toxicological tests.