Avoid unnecessary movements in Attica due to Storm Byron, citizens warned
Residents in the Attica basin, which includes Athens, have been warned to avoid unnecessary movements, as heavy rain caused by Storm Bryon has turned streets into streams.
Meeting between ministers and Cretan farmers postponed
A meeting between Labor Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, Justice Minister Kostas Tsiaras and representatives of Crete’s farmers, scheduled for Friday, will not take place.
Greek farmers take to the streets in protest
Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what’s at stake as farmers take to the streets in protest.
Six to face trial over death of girl at Halkidiki camp
Six people will be tried for the death of an 8-year-old girl in a camping pool in Halkidiki in August 2024. The trial is set for next March.
Storm Byron brings chaos to Athens’ roads
The arrival of Storm Byron in Athens has caused heavy traffic congestion across many of the city’s main thoroughfares.
Customs seize smuggled hookah tobacco at border
The Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) seized 963 kilograms of smuggled hookah tobacco during an inspection at the Kipoi Customs Office.
Greece says defensive posture necessary amid Turkish warnings
Greece must maintain its deterrent capabilities, acting as needed to protect itself in a constantly shifting geopolitical environment, Greek Defense Ministry officials said Thursday, responding to a statement by Turkey’s Defense Ministry.
Love Supreme for Jazz | Athens | December 5-8
The Reggie Washington Quartet brings an all-star lineup to the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou), featuring Ravi Coltrane, David Gilmore and Gene Lake in a series of performances under the theme “Love Supreme for Jazz.”
Council of State cuts backlog as president warns of rising distrust in judiciary
The Council of State, Greece’s highest administrative court, reduced its backlog in 2024, ending the year with 10,564 pending cases, down from 11,504, its annual report showed.
Turkish nationalist leader lashes out at US envoy over Halki comment
The leader of Turkey’s nationalists and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s top coalition partner has lashed out at the American ambassador in Ankara over comments made in a recent interview with Kathimerini regarding the Greek Orthodox seminary in Halki.