Subsidence detected on section of Athens-Thessaloniki railway
Hellenic Railway (OSE) has ordered trains to use only one side of the track on a section of the Athens-Thessaloniki route due to subsidence.
Real estate sale price average up 8.7% in 2024
The average price of property sales in 2024 increased by 8.7%, well above Greece’s inflation rate, though the pace of growth slowed throughout the year. According to the latest data from the Bank of Greece, the rise dropped from 10.8% in the first quarter to 6.6% by the fourth quarter.
Potential upcoming developments regarding the lifting of CAATSA
After four years of unsuccessful efforts to lift CAATSA sanctions-through various creative proposals to the Biden administration-Turkey is now shifting its strategy toward Donald Trump, emphasizing potential economic and national security benefits for the US.
Council of State annuls ministerial decision characterizing Turkey as ‘safe country’
Greece’s top administrative court has annulled a joint ministerial decision characterizing Turkey as a “safe country” for refugee applicants from Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Somalia.
An ancient bronze griffin head is returned to Greece from New York in a major repatriation move
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned an ancient bronze griffin head stolen nearly a century ago to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, the latest repatriation marking a broader shift in the museum world to return significant artifacts.
Two men arrested in Zimbabwe for armed robbery and stealing new IOC chief’s memorabilia
Two brothers were arrested and appeared in a Zimbabwe court Friday accused of an armed robbery at the home of new International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry’s parents, where they allegedly stole some of Coventry’s sporting memorabilia.
Rhodes’ mayor suspends five arrested planning service employees
Rhodes’ mayor has suspended five planning service employees who have been arrested and charged with bribery over the issuance of construction permits.
Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says
Nearly 9,000 people have died last year attempting to cross borders, including 2,452 Mediterranean, in the the UN agency for migration has said.
Turkey’s opposition urges peaceful protests over Istanbul mayor’s arrest despite bans
The leader of Turkey’s main opposition on Friday renewed a call on supporters to take to the streets for peaceful demonstrations against the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even as authorities widened a ban on protests and criticized the appeal as irresponsible.
Aging water pipes cracking under pressure
Athens’ water supply faces significant challenges, with frequent leaks, broken pipes, and infrastructure damage exacerbating the daily operations of the water utility, EYDAP.