Long-haul tourists eye Greece
The growth potential that long-haul markets, such as those in North America and Asia, bring to Greek tourism is reflected in the travel choices of residents from these countries over the year’s last four months.
Young stabbing victim in Tripoli to leave ICU, eye issue remains
A 12-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being stabbed by a 13-year-old schoolmate in Tripoli, central Peloponnese, is expected to be discharged from the Intensive Care Unit at an Athens hospital and transferred to its neurosurgery clinic.
German Foreign Minister in Athens on Monday
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, will be in Athens on Monday to meet his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.
Appeal court hears case of man who attacked Kozani tax office with an axe
The case of the 45-year-old man who in July 2020 attacked the tax office of Kozani, northern Greece, with an axe, injuring four employees and killing one, was heard today at a local court in Western Macedonia.
Greece seeks to finalize Chevron gas exploration contract this year, says minister
Greece is working hard to finalize a contract with US oil major Chevron and its Greek partner Helleniq Energy for energy exploration offshore Greece by the end of the year, the country’s energy minister said on Friday.
Athens chamber president meets Syrian envoy to discuss business ties
The president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI), Yiannis Bratakos, met with the chargé d’affaires of the Syrian Arab Republic in Greece, Firas al-Rashidi, to discuss opportunities for business cooperation between Greece and Syria.
Chios: The hidden haven for foreign retirees
More and more Europeans retire to the island of Chios, breathing new life into quiet villages that were slowly fading away.
Police arrest 26-year-old in Thessaloniki on weapons, drug charges
Police said they have arrested a 26-year-old man in western Thessaloniki on charges of illegal possession of weapons and drugs.
Kozani to host the country’s second supercomputer
An effort to restart business activity is under way in Western Macedonia.
Mental health vulnerable to crises, experts say
More than a billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report released in September.