Combination of factors keeps Greeks living with parents longer
Young Greeks are leaving their parents’ homes later than almost anywhere else in the European Union, with the average age reaching 30.7 years in 2024, Eurostat reported.
Chevron, the US, and Greece’s energy future
Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down Chevron’s interest in Greece and look at how energy is set to take center stage in the US-Greece relationship.
Greece to extradite tycoon Plahotniuc to Moldova this week, source says
Greece plans to extradite former politician and business tycoon Vladimir Plahotniuc to Moldova this week to face charges over a $1 billion theft from the banking system, a legal source said on Wednesday, days before the country holds a sensitive election.
Man arrested for gun possesion in Sifnos
A 48-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on the island of Sifnos after police discovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition. He has been charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
Greece’s rights south of Crete
A decision by US oil giant Chevron and oil refiner HelleniQ Energy to submit a bid to explore for natural gas off Crete, has brought to the surface an issue that has been preoccupying Greek public debate.
Spyware trial adjourned until October
The trial of four company executives linked to Greece’s Predator spyware scandal was adjourned until October 22.
An opportunity that could help reverse the brain drain
The new president of the American College of Greece, Edward Wingenbach, outlined his vision for the emergence of the institution as a leading university in Europe.
Labor accident kills young sailor aboard Greek ferry; unions call 24-hour strike
A 20-year-old sailor was killed in a labor accident while working aboard the ferry Blue Star Chios, authorities said on Wednesday.
Activist flotilla heading to Gaza allegedly attacked by drones south of Greece
Activists taking part in a flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza said Wednesday that some of their boats were attacked by drones overnight while sailing south of Greece.
Man arrested for posting 205 km/h speeding video
A 36-year-old man was arrested after posting a video on social media showing himself driving at speeds of up to 205 km/h on the Athens–Corinth National Highway.