5 arrested after teen assaulted in Thessaloniki
A 15-year-old boy reported being physically assaulted on Sunday in Neapoli, a northwestern suburb of Thessaloniki, in what authorities believe was the result of a personal dispute.
‘Social tourism’ holiday support application deadline extended
The application deadline for this year’s state-subsidized “social tourism” holiday program, run by the Public Employment Service (DYPA), has been extended to May 18.
Greece looks to answer new questions on migration
From a recent decision in a German court that could pave the way for migrants to be deported back to Greece to a labor shortage ahead of the critical tourism season, migration issues look to be back on the table. Angeliki Dimitriadi, an independent researcher and expert on migration, joins Thanos Davelis as we break…
Indictment over Tempe crash, PM’s foreign visits headline political week
The indictment of former transport minister Kostas Karamanlis is expected to dominate the political agenda this week, as opposition parties prepare to table motions calling for a parliamentary inquiry
Suspect arrested for hotel room burglaries in Crete
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Hersonissos, northern Crete, in connection with a string of hotel room burglaries that occurred between May 7 and 10.
Greece targets 25% local role in €28bln defense spend
Greece’s goal of ensuring at least 25% domestic participation in its €28 billion arms procurement budget through 2036 is an ambitious and complex undertaking. For the first time in decades, both large defense firms and smaller start-ups are being called to play a meaningful role in major procurement programs.
Opening doors: New Taxi app empowers the visually impaired
A new accessible taxi app in Greece, developed through a public-private initiative, aims to end discrimination against blind passengers by prioritizing their needs and supporting the use of guide dogs.
Kurdish PKK disbands and ends Turkey insurgency, PKK-linked agency says
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been in conflict with the Turkish state for more than four decades, has decided to dissolve itself and end its armed struggle, a news agency close to the group reported on Monday.
PKK decision to dissolve important step, ruling party spokesman says
A spokesperson for President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party said on Monday that the decision by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to dissolve was an important step towards a “terror-free Turkey.”
Key facts on Kurdish PKK that has ended its insurgency in Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has formally dissolved itself according to a report by a news agency close to the group on Monday, has battled the Turkish state for more than four decades.