US shows interest in Greece-Cyprus interconnection project, Papastavrou says
Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated that there is US interest in participating in the Greece–Cyprus interconnection project.
EU seeks faster crackdown on China parcels that could hit Shein, Temu
Brussels wants to accelerate the imposition of customs duties on low-value parcels entering the European Union in a bid to crack down on cheap Chinese e-commerce imports such as from Shein and Temu, Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has said.
Discovering Metsovo’s timeless spirit
At any time of year – but especially when snow falls or leaves turn gold – Metsovo beckons with warmth, heritage and mountain charm. Metsovo in the mountains
Migrants who commit offenses in detention face faster deportation, minister says
Migrants who commit criminal offenses while they are being held inside detention centers will face accelerated deportation procedures, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said Thursday.
Archbishop meets with US envoy
The head of the Church of Greece, Archbishop Ieronymos, met on Thursday with US ambassador, Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Greece adds three surveillance aircraft to firefighting fleet
Greece has unveiled three newly received Austrian-made Diamond DA62 MPP surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, the first in the country’s history to be owned and operated directly by the Fire Service.
Bombing suspect in deadly Crete feud to testify on Monday
The 23-year-old man suspected of planting a bomb at a house in the Cretan village of Vorizia, near Iraklio, which triggered a feud-related shooting on November 1 that left two people dead and several others injured, is expected to testify on Monday.
Police operation dismantles €7.6 million fraud ring
A major police operation has been underway since Thursday morning in areas of Attica and Corinth, as well as inside Korydallos Prison, aiming to dismantle a criminal organization whose members carried out frauds and thefts by posing as utility company employees, accountants, and public officials.
Christmas tree harvesting gets official start date
The Environment Ministry has issued its annual permit authorizing the harvest of Christmas trees and decorative branches from private plantations, officially launching the holiday season starting November 28.
Turkey temporarily grounds C-130 planes after crash kills 20 military personnel
Turkey has temporarily grounded its C-130 military cargo planes as a precaution, the Defense Ministry announced Thursday, following a crash in Georgia that claimed the lives of all 20 military personnel on board.