Personal feuds come at a political cost
Political disagreements can never be just personal disagreements because then they do not concern anyone except the people in question. The public does not care about them.
Mussels reveal growing microplastic pollution in Greece’s prized seas
Overtourism and heavy maritime traffic across the Mediterranean are contributing to a rise in pollution in Greece’s azure waters, say Greek scientists who have deployed thousands of mussels on the seafloor to help detect microplastics.
Migrant smuggler using luxury yachts arrested
A man accused of smuggling migrants to Greek islands has been arrested in Athens following a joint operation by the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and the Hellenic Coast Guard.
Heavy security at Vorizia funeral after deadly feud
The 39-year-old man who was killed in last Saturday’s deadly clash in the village of Vorizia, Iraklion, was laid to rest under increased police presence.
Hellenic Navy inspecting Italian frigate Virginio Fasan at Piraeus
The Italian frigate Virginio Fasan, the second Bergamini-class ship of interest to the Hellenic Navy, is docked at the port of Piraeus. On Monday, a Greek Navy team overseeing the FREMM frigate procurement program is visiting the vessel for inspection, following a similar assessment of the Carlo Bergamini a few weeks ago.
Appeal trial over killing of Thessaloniki soccer fan postponed to 2026
The appeal trial over the 2022 murder of 19-year-old soccer fan Alkis Kampanos, whose death shocked Greece and highlighted the problem of fan violence, has been postponed to October 23, 2026, a Thessaloniki court ruled on Monday.
Wood fires create toxic haze over city of Ioannina
Ioannina in northwestern Greece has Europe’s worst air pollution, with residents enduring toxic smog from November through April.
Concern grows over rising electricity rates
Wholesale electricity prices were on an upward trajectory for the third consecutive month in October, causing alarm among households and businesses in view of the increased demand expected in the winter.
What’s missing from your favorite chocolate bar? It may be chocolate
Almost no one noticed when, sometime over the last few years, the packaging on Almond Joy, Mr Goodbar and Rolo was updated to remove the words “milk chocolate.”
Adelaide and Athens formalize sister city partnership
The mayors of Adelaide and Athens have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formalizing a sister city partnership between the two capitals, The Greek Herald reported.