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Athens taxi drivers call for 24-hour strike on February 19
The Athens Taxi Drivers Union (SATA) has announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, February 19, and is calling for support from the Panhellenic Federation and other taxi unions.
DeepSeek may face further regulatory actions, EU privacy watchdog says
DeepSeek may face more actions from national regulators in the future, Europe’s privacy watchdog said on Tuesday, underscoring the bloc’s concerns about the rising popularity of the cheap Chinese artificial intelligence startup.
President of Tempe victim’s association questions appellate investigator appointment
Maria Karystianou, president of the Tempe Victims’ Association, has voiced concerns over the appointment of appellate investigator Sotiris Bakaimis in the Tempe train disaster case, responding to Supreme Court President Ioanna Klapa.
Police officer arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
A police officer was arrested Tuesday by the Piraeus Crimes Investigation and Prosecution Division on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor incapable of resistance, authorities announced.
Giorgos Roubanis, oldest living Olympic medalist, passes away aged 95
Giorgos Roubanis, Greece’s oldest living Olympic medalist, passed away Tuesday at the age of 95. He won bronze in the pole vault at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, earning Greece’s first post-war Olympic medal – a moment of much-needed joy for a nation still recovering from World War II and the subsequent civil war. The son…
UN-led Cyprus talks set for March as Greece maintains diplomatic stance
A United Nations-led five-party meeting on the Cyprus issue will take place on March 17-18, diplomatic sources confirmed, stressing that a two-state solution is not an option for the Greek and Greek Cypriot sides.
45-year-old man identified in €53,825 cryptocurrency theft case
A 45-year-old man has been identified in an online fraud and cryptocurrency theft case involving 53,825 euros, according to Greece’s Cyber Crime Unit. He faces charges of computer fraud and unauthorized access to data.
Turkish Navy continues to shadow Greek surveys north of Crete
A Turkish corvette is once again shadowing a Greek-leased research vessel north of Crete, marking the second such incident in less than ten days.
Evacuation drill conducted at Santorini hospital
Medical and rescue teams conducted an evacuation drill at Santorini hospital on Tuesday as part of preparations for a potential major earthquake on the island, Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistokleous has told state broadcaster ERT.