Silence falls where children once laughed
The final bell rang at the elementary school of Drakotrypa, a remote mountain village in Karditsa, northern Greece, on June 13, marking the end of its 146-year history.
4.1 magnitude quake strikes off Zakynthos
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Zakynthos, also known as Zante, in the Ionian Sea on Monday morning. No injuries or damage were reported.
US expands military footprint in Greece as priorities evolve
The United States has increased its use of key military facilities in Greece, including the strategically located Souda Bay and the northern port of Alexandroupoli, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and shifting priorities in Washington.
OPEKEPE scandal and Tempe inquiry top political agenda
The scandal involving alleged misuse of EU agricultural funds continues to grow, casting a shadow over Greek politics as new names and schemes emerge daily.
Over 200 migrants rescued off Gavdos
About 230 undocumented migrants aboard two vessels were rescued south of Gavdos, Greece’s southernmost island, on Monday, authorities said. It remains unclear whether any passengers are missing.
Former transport minister denies wrongdoing in deadly Tempe train crash
Former transport minister Kostas A. Karamanlis on Monday denied any wrongdoing in connection with the Tempe train disaster, rejecting allegations of dereliction of duty “or any other criminal offense.”
Suspects in teen rape case to face court on Monday
Four defendants will appear in court Monday in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Piraeus.
Tempe inquiry: Ex-transport minister to submit written memo
Parliament’s preliminary inquiry committee investigating the deadly train disaster in Tempe in 2023 is scheduled to reconvene Monday morning, possibly for the penultimate time, amid heightened political tension.
How the EU subsidy scandal unraveled
The investigation that first revealed widespread fraud in the Greek agricultural subsidies agency began in the summer of 2020. It indicated that farmers allegedly claimed ownership of public lands and created fictitious rental agreements to receive millions in European Union funding.