Army base ‘spy’ released
A 67-year-old Georgian-Polish national arrested for espionage in the northern Greek city of Serres was cleared of all charges on Saturday after a court found insufficient evidence of suspicious activity.
Greece, UAE reaffirm strategic ties in high-level Athens meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Dr Sultan Al Jaber, the United Arab Emirates’ industry and advanced technology minister, at the Maximos Mansion in Athens on Friday, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Waiters wanted: Islands struggle to find staff
Greece’s booming summer tourism season is facing a labor crunch, particularly in food service and hospitality.
OLP begins upgrading Piraeus’ passenger terminal
The modernization and upgrade of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) passenger terminal is expected to be discussed in the coming days.
Government signals tougher stance on university security
An informal high-level meeting on university security, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was held on Saturday at the Maximos Mansion, signaling the government’s intention to take more decisive action to safeguard university campuses.
Thessaloniki bomb victim was linked to anti-authoritarian group
The 38-year-old woman who died in an explosion outside a bank in central Thessaloniki on Saturday morning is believed to have been closely linked to a known anti-authoritarian figure currently imprisoned for bank robberies and bombings, police sources have said.
RES producers face negative power rates
The price of a megawatt-hour on the energy exchanges of Europe, with the exception of Italy, fell into negative territory to -142 euros at noon on Thursday, and in Greece to -€50.
Greece removes Alonnisos harbor master after safety incident
The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has removed the harbor master of Alonnisos following a serious safety incident at the northern Sporades island’s port, where a ship’s mooring line snapped during passenger boarding, causing panic and endangering passengers and crew.
Foreign Ministry condemns violence against Druze in Syria
The Foreign Ministry has voiced its “deep concern” over the latest outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria, specifically attacks targeting the Druze community, urging Syria’s interim authorities to act decisively to establish inclusive institutions.
Retail electricity rates climb in May
Despite a drop in wholesale electricity prices, Greek consumers saw retail rates for variable electricity plans rise in May, prompting a major shift toward fixed-rate contracts.