Remote Corinth forest yields massive cannabis plantation
Police have uncovered more than 2,000 cannabis plants in a remote forest in the municipality of Xylokastro-Evrostini, Corinth.
Muriel Pénicaud to speak and exhibit in Athens
The Applied Greek-French Dialogues, an initiative of Professors and Ambassadors George Prevelakis and Michel Foucher, which aims to connect and collaborate with figures from the academic, diplomatic, business and political worlds from Greece and France, are hosting French photographer-artist and former labor minister Muriel Pénicaud in Athens.
Four police officers convicted after Turkish detainee escapes at sea
The Misdemeanor Court of Mytilene found four police officers guilty on charges of allowing a detainee to escape and sentenced them to five months and ten days in prison, with the right to appeal.
Athens wary of domino effect of instability
Greece is closely monitoring rising instability in Europe and the Middle East, as incidents such as Israel’s airstrike in Qatar targeting Hamas officials and repeated Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace raise concerns over the resilience of the international order.
Police finds human skull, bones in Athens suburb
A human skull and bones were found in a grove at a northern suburb of Athens, police said Thursday.
Increasing wildfires drive demand for De Havilland Canada’s new waterbomber
In a warehouse on the southern edge of Calgary International Airport, De Havilland Canada is developing the DHC 515, a rugged flying boat and the only airplane solely designed to scoop water from a lake, river or ocean and drop it on a wildfire.
BoA advises: ‘Buy Eurobank’
Bank of America sees significant opportunities for Greek banks from having a presence in countries such as Cyprus and Bulgaria, which is expected to offer strong new sources of revenue in the long term, just as the benefits of the Recovery Fund in Greece fade in the coming years.
Naxos wastewater plant sparks public dispute
An unlicensed wastewater treatment plant on Naxos island has become the center of a years-long dispute between a local citizen and municipal authorities.
Turkish prosecutor orders seizure of media-to-education group Can Holding
A Turkish prosecutor’s office said on Thursday it ordered the seizure of the companies of Can Holding, owner of major media outlets and schools, in an investigation into money laundering, tax evasion and organised crime.
Manu Chao | Thessaloniki | September 12
Manu Chao will return to Thessaloniki for his only concert in Greece, transforming the city into a vibrant musical celebration.