Seven arrested in Attica car theft and resale ring
Police have broken up a gang accused of stealing cars across the Attica region and reselling them after forging registration details, authorities said Friday.
At least 14 dead after migrant boat sinks off western Turkey
At least 14 people drowned when a rubber boat carrying migrants sank off Turkey’s western province of Mugla on Friday, the local governor’s office said, adding that a search and rescue operation was underway for possible survivors.
Court releases first defendant in OPEKEPE agricultural fraud case
The first of twelve defendants appearing in court on Friday over the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy scandal has been released under restrictive conditions. The defendant, currently in pregnancy, has denied any wrongdoing.
Ministry announces admission results for distinguished athletes to higher education
The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports announced on Friday the admission results for distinguished athletes entering higher education for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Declaration of an Electronic Open (International) Tender for the supply entitled “Supply of mechanical equipment and project machinery for the prevention, immediate intervention and response to the effects of natural disasters”
The Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations S.A. (Growthfund) through the Project Preparation Facility, in its capacity as implementing authority in accordance with article 5B of Law 3986/2011, acting by order, on behalf and in the name of the “Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection” (hereinafter “Contracting Authority”), hereby invites the interested economic operators…
Deadline for Parnitha casino relocation pushed to 2028
The completion of the process for the relocation of the Parnitha casino to Maroussi has been extended until May 2028.
Municipal employee beaten while clearing flooded roads in Messolonghi
A municipal employee was beaten up while trying to remove debris blocking roads in the city of Messolonghi, in western Greece, following an intense storm.
Animal welfare union posts reward for information on Ilia dog abuse
The Greek Animal Welfare Federation announced it is offering a reward of 1,500 euros to anyone who provides valuable information about the person who tortured and abused a stray dog in Ilia, in the western part of the Peloponnese.
The British Museum’s glitzy gala and the Parthenon Sculptures
The British Museum has once again stirred controversy with its latest “Pink Ball” dinner gala taking place in the hall housing the Parthenon Sculptures, a move that has elicited strong reactions from both Greece, cultural heritage experts, and leading advocates for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece.
Next stop, Athens: Rafa Benitez hired to coach Greek club Panathinaikos
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been hired to coach Panathinaikos on a deal that Greek media reported to be the country’s highest-ever salary for a coach.