Athens rethinks southern sea strategy
The government is reassessing its operational plan in the southern maritime zone near Crete and Gavdos, as migrant flows from Libya remain undeterred despite the presence of three Greek Navy frigates.
House supply keeps declining
The supply of apartments for sale or rent in the center of Athens continues to drop steadily, just as asking prices are follow a strong upward trend.
Watchdog urges permit revocation for hotel near Milos beauty spot
Greece’s National Transparency Authority (EAD) has recommended the revocation of a building permit for a luxury hotel near Sarakiniko, a popular natural landmark on the Aegean island of Milos, citing multiple irregularities in the approval process.
Crete’s ‘twisted’ sweet and savory sarikopites pies
Crete’s “sarikopites” pies are named after the “sariki,” a scarf traditionally worn by men around their head. Like the scarf, they are “twisted” in that they are made up of a long roll of filo pastry filled with a mixture of soft cheeses that is then rolled up, snail-like.
Police to get overhaul in communications system
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) is preparing to modernize its communications system, replacing the outdated 2004-era infrastructure currently used by security forces, including the Fire Service and emergency services.
Retail sector pins hopes on summer sales
Traders expect the summer sales starting on Monday to warm the market, saying that shopping activity has been more or less “frozen” since the start of the year.
Woman remanded in custody after confessing to killing infants
The 25-year-old woman who confessed to the murders of three infants was remanded in custody following her testimony before the investigating judge in Patras.
Libya files UN complaint over Greek maritime zones
The Libyan government in Tripoli has submitted a formal diplomatic protest to the United Nations, objecting to Greece’s delineation of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) south of Crete, which Libya claims infringes upon its sovereign rights.
Shooting in Athens cafe leaves Turkish national and police officer injured
A shooting incident at a cafe in the Kolonos area of Athens left two men injured on Sunday.
Greece will not become an unguarded gateway into Europe, says Mitsotakis
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the issue of increased migrant arrivals on the island of Crete in his weekly social media post, stating that the government will not allow Greece to become an unguarded gateway into Europe.