‘Big men,’ bigger problems
Is it coincidence that, increasingly, our fate lies in the hands of men for whom humanity’s survival and prosperity is the least of their concerns?
Man intubated after suffering heatstroke in workplace
A 51-year-old man was admitted to hospital in serious condition on Thursday after suffering from heatstroke while working in a carpentry workshop in Lamia, as large parts of the country remain gripped by a severe heatwave expected to continue through Sunday.
Parliament approves law regulating ATM fees
Parliament has approved a Finance Ministry amendment eliminating ATM withdrawal fees for Greek bank customers when using ATMs operated by any Greek bank.
Search underway for missing hikers in central Evia
A search operation is currently underway for two individuals who went missing in the Dirfys area of central Evia.
Fires engulf Turkey’s Mediterranean coast as government declares 2 disaster zones
New wildfires have broken out on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, as the government declared two western provinces in the country to be disaster zones.
Extreme fire risk warning for many areas on Saturday
Civil Protection authorities have issued an extreme fire risk warning for Saturday, placing several regions under a red Category 5 alert, the highest on the national scale, due to hot and dry conditions.
Israeli ambassador condemns protest blocking cruise passengers
Israel’s ambassador to Greece on Friday condemned a protest on the Aegean island of Syros that prevented Israeli tourists from disembarking a cruise ship earlier in the week, calling it an attempt to damage bilateral relations and intimidate visitors.
Boston museum bridges modern America with ancient Greek heritage
MFA’s immersive exhibits, tactile programs, and digital innovation reshape how visitors connect with the ancient world – and with themselves.
Moldova seeks extradition of business magnate Plahotniuc held in Greece
Moldovan authorities said on Thursday they launched extradition proceedings for Moldovan business magnate Vladimir Plahotniuc, detained in Athens on a warrant related to a fraud case over the disappearance of $1 billion from banks in the ex-Soviet state.
Firefighting aircraft towed after malfunction
A Greek Air Force CL-215 firefighting aircraft was being towed to the coastal town of Kiato in the northern Peloponnese on Friday after an engine malfunction during a water-scooping operation prevented it from taking off.