Struggle to recruit internal medicine doctors
Greece’s internal medicine specialty faces a recruitment crisis as doctors increasingly avoid the field, according to new health professional data from the ELSTAT statistical agency.
Israeli defense minister says no plan to resettle Gaza after hinting at one
Israel’s defence minister denied any intention to resettle the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after earlier remarks that suggested Israel would one day want to do so, comments at odds with US President Donald Trump’s plan for the Palestinian enclave.
New Democracy MP takes legal action against Zoe Konstantopoulou for defamation
New Democracy MP Maria Syreggela announced that she will pursue legal action against Course of Freedom leader Zoe Konstantopoulou, following claims that OPEKEPE witness Kalliopi Semertzidou is her associate.
Jive Aces | Athens | December 27 – January 1
Renowned UK swing band the Jive Aces return to the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) for a series of six performances leading up to the New Year.
Heavy pre-Christmas traffic reported across Athens
Authorities reported heavy traffic congestion across most of Athens’ main roads on Tuesday night, as pre-Christmas shopping activity and holiday travel intensifies with residents heading to holiday destinations.
Mother of toddler who died of starvation remanded in custody
The 23-year-old mother of a three-year-old toddler who died of starvation has been remanded in custody after appearing before a prosecutor in Alexandroupoli, northern Greece.
Turkish media react strongly to Greece-Cyprus-Israel trilateral meeting
Monday’s tripartite meeting between the leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Israel in Jerusalem has drawn strong reactions in Turkey, with sections of the Turkish media portraying the talks as an “alliance of evil” and an “alliance against Turkey.”
Hellenic Hoteliers Federation calls for immediate resolution to farmers’ road blockades
A post regarding the farmers’ mobilizations was published by the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation Giannis Hatzis, calling for normal traffic to resume on the road network.
Broken promises, eroding trust
Antonis, with 30 years of experience in farming and production, has been at the Thiva blockade since day one. He is not part of the hardline faction of farmers; he is a moderate, reasonable man who seeks dialogue.
Athens public transport on reduced schedule for Christmas, Boxing Day
Public transport services across the greater Athens area will operate on a reduced, Sunday and public-holiday schedule on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with less frequent services on all bus routes and rail lines.