Trump and the United States’ European allies
“Misery loves company,” Mephistopheles says in Christopher Marlowe’s play “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus.”
‘No helmet, no fuel’ law in the works
Motorcyclists will only be permitted to refuel at service stations if they are wearing helmets, under a legislative revision currently being prepared by the Development Ministry.
Free parking for electric cars extended until 2026
Drivers of electric cars will continue to enjoy free parking in municipal-controlled parking spaces for another two years, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has said.
Police launch investigation into attempted abduction of young boy
Police have launched an investigation into the attempted abduction of a young boy in the Ano Glyfada area of southern Athens.
Two people die following gas leak on Evia
Two people have died as a result of a gas leak in a private home on the island of Evia.
Authorities say 66 migrants arrive on Crete after sailing from the Libyan coast
Authorities have said they had found 66 migrants in two locations on the southern island of Crete who had sailed to the island from the Libyan coast, a route increasingly used by smuggling rings.
Deadly Turkey hotel fire sparks safety concerns and political blame game
Outrage over alleged safety failures at a 12-storey hotel in Turkey has escalated into a political clash between the government and the opposition-run local authorities, after a fire killed 79 people and injured more than 50.
Carminho | Athens | February 19
Renowned Portuguese fado singer Carminho is set to take the stage at the Pallas Theater (Voukourestiou 3) in Athens on February 19
Age laws for alcohol, tobacco set to tighten
Seeking to crack down on a worrying trend, the Ministry of Health is introducing stricter regulations on alcohol sales to minors, as well as tighter controls on the sale and use of new tobacco and nicotine-based products.
First stop of Thessaloniki metro’s Line 2 ‘end of November’
The first stop of Thessaloniki metro’s Line 2, part of a five-stop extension, is expected to be completed by the end of November, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras. This milestone will come one year after the launch of Line 1, the metro’s main line.