Greek Apache helicopters join NATO drill
Apache helicopters of the Greek army fly as soldiers participate in the US-led Immediate Response 25 military exercise in Petrochori, northern Greece, Wednesday.
Greek volcanologist receives prestigious prize
Geology Professor Paraskevi (Evi) Nomikos has been awarded the prestigious Fisher Medal by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI), becoming the first Greek volcanologist to receive this honor.
Greek NGOs urge PM to act on environmental degradation
Eleven Greek non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ahead of World Environment Day on Thursday, warning of worsening environmental degradation and calling for urgent policy action.
Man, 34, charged with animal killing, drug offences after cat death
A 34-year-old man in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki has been charged with multiple felonies, including animal killing, drug offences, and illegal weapons possession, authorities said on Wednesday.
Fresh hope for Europe’s largest wooden building, a Greek Orthodox orphanage
The Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage, Europe’s largest wooden building, off Istanbul’s coast, may escape decay through conversion to a luxury hotel after the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Synod unanimously approved plans for its development.
OECD sees economic growth with caveats
“The Greek economy remains strong,” the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) says.
Authorities probe violent school incident in Crete involving 9-year-olds
Authorities are investigating a violent incident involving primary school students in Crete after a video surfaced showing a nine-year-old boy assaulting a classmate, local media reported on Wednesday.
Greek defense minister in France for launch of third Belharra frigate
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias was expected in France on Wednesday for the launching ceremony of the third Belharra-class frigate, HS Formion, being built by France’s Naval Group for the Hellenic Navy.
Greece, Egypt hold talks on status of Mount Sinai monastery
A Greek diplomatic delegation led by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is in Cairo on Wednesday for talks concerning the status of the Orthodox Monastery of Saint Catherine on Mount Sinai.
Decree expands building bonus criteria
The Environment Ministry has submitted a draft Presidential Decree to the Council of State that significantly expands the criteria for protecting building permits with New Building Regulation (NOK) bonuses from court annulment, according to documents obtained by Kathimerini.