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Parliament backs legal referral of ex-minister over Tempe train disaster
Parliament voted Tuesday to refer former transport minister Kostas Karamanlis to a judicial council for potential prosecution on charges of breach of duty in connection with the 2023 Tempe train disaster that killed 57 people.
Ariadne + Minotaur | Athens | To August 2
Genesis Gallery presents “Ariadne + Minotaur” at its new space at 121 Ippokratous, featuring Athens-born artist Christina Darras’ latest work exploring the ancient Greek myth beyond illustration.
Survivors retrace Himalayan climbing tragedy
Using an improvised stretcher, members of the Greek expedition carried the injured Christos Lambris down to base camp.
Antetokounmpo and Sloukas feature in Greece’s Eurobasket call-ups
More than a month before the start of Eurobasket 2025, the national team is taking shape for the tournament, with Vassilis Spanoulis’ call-ups announced on Tuesday.
Short-term rentals mushroom
Last year ended with a 20.6% increase in the number of short-term rental declarations across Greece.
Greece presents strict migration bill at EU informal meeting
Greece’s new migration bill, described as the strictest of its kind in Europe, was presented Tuesday by Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris at an informal meeting of EU interior and migration ministers in Copenhagen.
Villages evacuated as firefighters battle major blaze in Corinthia
Firefighters in Corinthia are battling a major wildfire near Lake Stymfalia that has led to numerous evacuation orders being issued to residents in villages in the wider area.
Migrants keep arriving despite hardline policy
Migrant flows from Libya to the island of Crete continue unabated, despite the Greek government’s proclaimed hardline stance, notably with the suspension of asylum applications.
Greece suffers painful defeat in men’s polo semifinal
Spain edged past Greece in a dramatic penalty shootout on Tuesday to reach the men’s water polo final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.