A major wildfire on the outskirts of Limassol on Cyprus’ southern coast has destroyed ecologically critical landscapes, burning through parts of three Natura 2000 protected areas, according to environmental organization BirdLife Cyprus.
Former deputy prime minister Evangelos Venizelos accused the government of “degrading” the country’s institutions and fueling a “crisis of legitimacy” following this week’s events in Parliament.
Euronext has submitted a voluntary share-exchange offer to acquire all common shares of the Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX), in a move supported unanimously by the Greek company’s board of directors.
The government welcomed the announcement of Euronext’s offer for all common shares of ATHEX, with Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis telling Parliament that move “demonstrates the Greek economy now inspires confidence among international markets and investors.”
Archbishop Damianos of Sinai issued a strongly worded statement on Thursday condemning what he described as “irregular actions” by a group of monks at Saint Catherine’s Monastery and accusing them of sowing division.
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) is investigating a brutality complaint against a riot squad officer lodged by a protester who was involved in skirmishes during a demonstration in front of Parliament in downtown Athens.
The Greek Parliament early Thursday rejected all proposals to launch preliminary investigations into former agriculture ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis over the OPEKEPE subsidy agency scandal.
A 15-year-old Greek boy who suffers from a rare condition that prevents the body from sweating underwent emergency liver transplant surgery in Italy this week, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
Twelve beaches in Greece have been stripped of their Blue Flag status for 2025 after failing to meet the program’s strict criteria, officials announced this week.
Two former agriculture ministers defended themselves in Parliament against opposition calls for a preliminary investigation committee regarding the scandal involving OPEKEPE, the Greek agency handling EU farm subsidies.