Five mountain escapes for a magical November
Discover five mountain destinations where crisp air, golden forests, and rustic charm redefine the Greek getaway this autumn.
Famellos calls for urgent debate on sudden closure of 204 ELTA branches
SYRIZA leader Socrates Famellos has called for the urgent rescheduling of a postponed parliamentary meeting on the sudden closure of 204 Hellenic Post (ELTA) branches, citing the need for accountability and public information.
Police officer rescues pregnant woman trapped by floods on motorway
A heavily pregnant woman who became trapped in her car during heavy rainfall on the Morea motorway in Arcadia was rushed to hospital by a police officer, where she gave birth shortly afterward.
Foresters blast panels declassifying forestland
Foresters say they are exasperated with the committees that examine citizens’ objections to forest maps – known by the acronym EPEA – claiming they have acquired a reputation for consistently vindicating private individuals against the state, even in seemingly clear-cut cases of forest encroachment.
Zohran Mamdani, an answer or a trap?
Anyone trying to explain what’s going on in Western societies these days has only to point to two snapshots from the week that just went by.
Erhurman’s election a step towards peace, but beware of Ankara’s appetite
The election of the new Turkish-Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in the recent presidential election is a blow to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambitions on the island, but his cadre is far from accepting defeat. Statements buzzing through the highest echelons of the Turkish government range from stifled disappointment to calls for annexation.
Former minister says he was threatened over efforts to expose OPEKEPE subsidy abuse
Former minister of rural development and food Spilios Livanos told the parliamentary committee investigating the OPEKEPE farm subsidy scandal that he faced insults and threats when he attempted to confront what he called a “subsidy glut” at the agency.
Gerapetritis defends govt’s foreign policy after Samaras remarks
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, during a speech in Parliament, has indirectly responded to criticism from former prime minister Antonis Samaras regarding the government’s handling of relations with Turkey and its proposal for a five-party conference on the Eastern Mediterranean.
Authorities to target hub of gun violence
The widespread culture in Crete not only feeds the famous vendettas among families that occasionally explode into violence. It also underpins a culture of delinquency that is sometimes indistinguishable from organized crime.
Early night closures at three Athens Metro Line 2 stations until December 12
Three stations on Athens Metro Line 2 will be closing earlier than usual for about one month starting Tuesday due to rail replacement works, according to STASY.