Race on to give private universities green light
The National Authority for Higher Education (ETHAAE) faces a tight deadline to complete evaluations for 12 non-state universities seeking to open branches in Greece by September.
ND calls for inquiry into OPEKEPE operations from 1998 onward
Greece’s ruling New Democracy party said on Monday it will propose a parliamentary inquiry committee to investigate alleged irregularities and mismanagement at the OPEKEPE agricultural payments agency, which has been at the center of a farm subsidies scandal.
Greek forests adapting to drought but need help
Drier weather has forced ecosystems to develop resilience to water shortages and wildfires but better management is still needed, experts say.
Police conduct operation at Roma camp, detain 16 individuals
Greek police (ELAS) conducted a coordinated operation on Monday morning at a Roma camp in Gerakas, eastern Attica, authorities said.
Two suspects arrested after attempted robbery at Menidi gambling shop
Police conducted a swift operation Monday morning at a gambling shop in Menidi, northwest of Athens, resulting in the arrest of two would-be robbers.
The 100 year legacy of Apogevmatini, the voice of the Greeks of Istanbul
Niko Efstathiou, an Athens based journalist and author, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the legacy of Apogevmatini, the paper of the Greeks of Istanbul, tracing its history over the last century and exploring the challenges it faces today – from a shrinking Greek community to media freedom in Turkey.
Metsovo: The secret of its enduring success
Bucking the trend of increasingly deserted mountain settlements, this part of Pindus is still teeming with life. How did this happen?
Woman who confessed to infant killings transferred to high-security prison
Eirini Mourtzoukou, a 25-year-old woman who has confessed to killing four infants, was transferred on Monday to the high-security Korydallos prison in Athens.
Luxury yachts ply Greek seas; country tops charter market
With so many billionaires and multimillionaires choosing to enjoy the Greek seas in their owned or chartered yachts, it comes as little surprise that Greece is Number 1 in the chartering of yachts larger than 20 meters.
Greek Fest returns to Brighton-Le-Sands
The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) has announced the return of the Greek Fest @ Brighton-Le-Sands, southern Sydney, for a second consecutive year, following a successful revival in 2024 that drew more than 30,000 attendees after a 21-year hiatus.