Boy falls into sinkhole on way to school
A 12-year-old schoolboy is recovering at home in the western Peloponnesian town of Pyrgos after falling into a sinkhole that opened up on a road as he was making his way to school.
Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece’s popular tourist island of Santorini
Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials.
Charges filed against four police officers over femicide
The Athens First Instance Prosecutor has initiated criminal proceedings against four police officers in connection with the murder of Kyriaki Griva outside the Agioi Anargyroi police station in western Athens in April 2024 by her former partner.
Enlargement will be EU’s response to geopolitical challenges, commissioner says
European Union enlargement “will be an important part of Europe’s answer” to the new geopolitical challenges faced by the continent, the European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has told the Third Delphi Brussels Forum, taking place in Brussels and organized by the Delphi Economic Forum in collaboration with Kathimerini English Edition.
Greece, Cyprus, others urge EU Commission to protect elections in Europe from foreign interference
Greece, Cyprus and 10 other European Union countries want the European Commission to use its powers under the Digital Services Act to protect the integrity of European elections from foreign interference, a letter signed by the 12 countries, showed.
Defense ministry pushes armed forces overhaul to meet modern challenges
The restructuring of the armed forces, as reflected in the recent evaluations of senior and high-ranking officers, is a necessity arising from the lessons learned from current armed conflicts, as well as the rapid advancement of technology, according to sources from the Defense Ministry.
4.4-magnitude quake felt in Athens
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the island of Evia on Thursday afternoon, according to the Geodynamic Institute, with tremors strongly felt in Athens.
Former Hellenic Train CEO called as a suspect for Tempe
Maurizio Capotorto, the former CEO of Hellenic Train, has reportedly been summoned to provide explanations as a suspect in the alleged offense of giving false testimony before the parliamentary inquiry committee on the Tempe train tragedy last January.
IMF mission finds Greece’s near-term economic outlook favorable
Greece’s near-term economic outlook remains favorable, with real GDP sustaining its robust expansion, said the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission for Greece, Joong Shik Kang, during a press conference on Thursday.
Edi Rama delivers eulogy for late Archbishop Anastasios
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, delivered a 20-minute eulogy for the late Archbishop Anastasios during his funeral in Tirana on Thursday.