Greek FM Gerapetritis to visit Israel, Palestine, and Jordan
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Israel on Monday, where he will meet with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar.
Aegean Airlines adds extra Santorini flights over seismic activity concerns
Aegean Airlines has added two extra flights to its regular Santorini – Athens schedule for Monday and Tuesday due to a rise in the number of people wanting to leave the island amid concerns over a spike in seismic activity.
Top scientists resign from research council, citing lack of strategy
Two leading Greek scientists have resigned from the National Council for Research, Technology and Innovation (ESETEK), citing a lack of government strategy in research and development.
Santorini on alert after seismic activity
Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the Aegean tourist island of Santorini, advising people to avoid four ports, empty their pools, refrain from gathering in indoor spaces and shut schools on Monday.
Hospital workers plan work stoppage on Tuesday over low pay
The union representing public hospital workers, POEDIN, has called a three-hour work stoppage on Tuesday demanding the reinstatement of the two additional salaries in the public sector and full-time contracts for workers.
Experts concerned by intensifying seismic activity
Speaking to Kathimerini, the Director of the Institute of Geodynamics, Vassilis Karastathis noted there have been a lot of tremors in the Aegean on Sunday, many of which stronger than 4-magnitude.
Rainy days, cold to replace spring weather this week
Greece’s balmy January weather will turn more wintery next week, as temperatures are expected to drop 3-6 degrees degrees, starting from the western to the eastern regions.
Annual shipping forum to be held on February 7
The 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum will take place this Friday at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens hotel (89-93 Syngrou).
Lamela’s brace sinks PAOK, as Reds and Greens win
Eriκ Lamela scored twice at Toumba on Sunday, including arguably the best goal of the season so far, to give AEK a precious win at PAOK.
New discoveries point to more ‘untold secrets’ at Ancient Philippi site
A number of surprising discoveries at the Archaeological Site of Philippi in northwestern Greece are challenging what we knew about this important UNESCO world heritage site and its incredible history.