Ecumenical Patriarchate backs Archbishop Damianos amid Sinai Monastery dispute
The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, chaired by Patriarch Bartholomew, expressed its full support for Archbishop Damianos of Sinai.
UniCredit increases stake in Alpha Bank to 26%
Italy-based UniCredit announced on Thursday that it had increased its stake in Alpha Bank to 26%, through “additional financial instruments.” UniCredit said that its total stake in Alpha would generate a return on investment of around 20%, assuming a share in earnings of €244 million.
Natura protections upheld at Messinia coastal land
Greece’s top court has rejected a bid to reopen five illegal roads near Agiannakis beach in Messinia, closing the door on development in a protected Natura 2000 site.
Tamikrest | Athens & Thessaloniki | September 5 & 6
Tamikrest, a Tuareg desert blues band from Mali, will perform live in Athens (Gazarte, 34 Voutadon) and Thessaloniki (Plaz Aretsou).
Resignations, protests eroding research
Greece’s research sector is facing growing turmoil, marked by accusations of opaque practices, political indifference and the resignations of prominent scientists from key advisory bodies.
Wildfire breaks out in Grevena
A wildfire has broken out in the rural area of Agios Kosmas in Grevena, western Macedonia.
Almost like organized crime
Common to the ongoing bloodshed in Ukraine and Gaza is how in both cases the United States is not using its military and diplomatic power to contribute to an end to the fighting.
Former PM’s family thanks public for support after daughter’s passing
Former Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras and his family have expressed heartfelt gratitude to the public for its support and solidarity following the loss of daughter and sister, Lena Samaras, who passed away on August 7 at the age of 34 after suffering cardiac arrest.
Tempe probe concludes, case expected in court by spring 2026
The judicial investigation into the Tempe railway disaster, led by appellate judge Sotiris Bakaimis, has formally concluded, with the trial expected to begin in spring 2026.
Ministries, mayor clash over Athens municipality’s latest plan for iconic street
Three ministries – Culture, Environment and Energy, and Infrastructure and Transportation – issued a joint statement on Friday opposing the Municipality of Athens’ decision to enable limited vehicle traffic along Vasilissis Olgas Avenue, an important thoroughfare in the city center currently being revamped.