University of Patras to deregister thousands of ‘eternal students’
The University of Patras will begin removing thousands of so-called “eternal students” from its register – including one that enrolled in 1966 – Rector Christos Bouras has announced.
Man arrested for moving 203 lambs and goats despite ban
A truck driver was arrested on Tuesday in Nafpaktos, western Greece, for attempting to transport 203 lambs and goats to Lamia, despite the ban in place due to the outbreak of sheep and goat pox.
ELTA to close more than 200 post offices nationwide
The Hellenic Post (ELTA) will close more than 200 of its branches nationwide starting Friday, authorities said, sparking widespread backlash from local officials.
Greece launches AI assistant for doctors in National Health System
The Digital Doctor Assistant, the first artificial intelligence application in Greece’s health sector, is now available to doctors as part of the National Electronic Health Record (EHR), authorities said.
International warrant issued for Afghan murder suspect in Paros killing
An international arrest warrant has been issued for an Afghan man accused of murdering his 40-year-old compatriot on the island of Paros and then fleeing to Slovenia, where he later escaped from a reception center, authorities have said.
Traffic police strengthened to reduce accidents and lawlessness
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis has said that tolerance for lawlessness on the roads is over as 160 new officers joined the Attica Traffic Police Directorate, including the Traffic Accident Control and Prevention Team.
Asylum status for refugees visiting their home countries to be revoked
Recognized refugees who return to their countries of origin will lose their asylum status under new regulations announced by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Voluntary conscription of women to begin in 2026, Dendias says
The voluntary conscription of women into the Armed Forces will begin in 2026 with the creation of a unit of 100 to 150 recruits, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has announced.
West Balkan power producers should adopt carbon pricing as EU tax looms, campaigners say
Western Balkan countries should work towards introducing their own carbon pricing on electricity generation to mitigate the impact of new EU taxes on fossil fuel-generated energy to be introduced next year, an environmental agency has said in a report.
Government heralds investments to bolster water resources
As climate change takes a rising toll on water resources across the country, including in the Greek capital, “we need to be prepared for the worst,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned on Thursday, heralding a €2.5 billion program to strengthen supply and improve water management.