Hotel project lands Milos island at a crossroads
A proposed luxury hotel inside a Natura 2000 protected area on Milos has reignited debate over the island’s future development.
Greek women of WWII Resistance to be commemorated in Sydney
The Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney will host a special commemoration on Saturday, 18 October at 2 p.m. to honor the Greek women of the Resistance, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Researcher brain gain plan risks becoming brain re-drain
Greece’s attempt to lure back top scientists risks unraveling amid funding delays that have left researchers unable to start their work.
Kovesi calls for bolstering EU prosecutor’s office in Athens
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi called on Wednesday for the strengthening of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Athens, during a visit to the Greek capital. She met with Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis and his deputy Ioannis Bougas.
Ferries, trains halted as Greece strikes over working hours
Greek trains, ferries and taxis were halted and protests were expected in the capital Athens on Wednesday during a one-day general strike against extended working hours.
Quake of 4.5 magnitude strikes off Zakynthos
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Zakynthos island at 5.49 a.m. on Wednesday, the Institute of Geodynamics of the National Observatory of Athens said.
Thessaloniki metro testing sidelines riders
Thessaloniki’s metro will shut down completely for one month, from November 10 to December 10, less than a year after opening. The closure allows testing of trains and systems for the Kalamaria extension, expected to launch in late February or early March.
NTV correspondent caught on camera saying Erdogan ‘gained nothing’ from Trump talks
A video circulating on social media shows a correspondent for Turkish broadcaster NTV saying President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “gained nothing” from his White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, while also alluding to rivalries within Erdogan’s circle.
Strong data help retail leader Sklavenitis expand further
Sklavenitis group, the largest retailer in Greece, ended 2024 with turnover of more than 5.5 billion euros.
Common Greek-US plan on shipping American LNG in the next few months
Greek and US officials are working closely to develop a joint plan to transport American liquefied natural gas through Greek-owned ships.