Serres: A region in turmoil looking for a new, dynamic role
Kathimerini met up with locals on the northern border with Bulgaria to hear about their fears and aspirations.
Parties on alert as former PM Tsipras signals political return
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras is signaling a potential return to Greek politics, stoking uncertainty across the political spectrum as parties brace for shifting electoral dynamics.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Sweden
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is visiting Sweden at the invitation of Archbishop of the Swedish Church Martin Modeus and Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and all Scandinavia, church officials said.
Man arrested in Volos over fatal stabbing of wife
A 40-year-old man accused of killing his wife during an argument in the central Greek city of Volos was arrested on Saturday, police said.
Girl, 4, drowns in Paxos pool; family members appear before prosecutor
The parents and grandfather of a 4-year-old girl who drowned in a villa swimming pool on the island of Paxos appeared before a prosecutor Saturday.
Child injured at water park
The owner of a water park was arrested Saturday after a 9-year-old boy was injured at the facility in Nea Peramos beach in Kavala, northern Greece.
Record revenue from tourism in H1
Record revenue from tourism was reached in the first half of the year, with UK, and especially US, tourists contributing decisively.
Greece considers paddleboard safety rules amid rise in rescues
Greece’s coast guard and lifeguards are increasingly being called to assist stand-up paddleboard (SUP) users as the sport grows in popularity along the country’s beaches, officials said.
Djokovic voices concern over unrest in Serbia
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has expressed deep concern over the escalating unrest in Serbia, describing the country as being on “the brink of civil war.”
Greeks log longest work hours in EU
Greeks work the hardest, according to Eurostat data in which 12.4% of the workforce put in more than 49 hours a week, followed by Cyprus (10%) and France (9.9%).