Straight from the Bottom Vol 2 | Athens | February 6
Two leading Greek bands are set to share the stage for the first time during the second Straight from the Bottom festival at PLYFA (39 Koritsas).
35-year-old arrested in Thessaloniki on Turkish extradition request
Police arrested a 35-year-old foreign national Saturday in Thessaloniki for lacking valid residency documents. The arrest followed an outstanding detention order issued by the Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor’s Office at the request of Turkish authorities.
Agriculture as a pillar of national survival
As farmers continue to escalate their protest actions, it is worth remembering that agriculture is not just another sector of the economy, but a strategic mechanism that produces social stability and resilience.
Teen violence exposes protection system gaps
Two recent cases of extreme youth violence in Greece have revealed critical gaps in the country’s child protection infrastructure, according to experts interviewed by Kathimerini.
Large fire breaks out at factory warehouse in Koropi
A large fire broke out Sunday morning at a warehouse of a factory in Koropi, an industrial area east of Athens, prompting an emergency response by firefighting crews.
Small parties battle to clear threshold
Greek politics is entering a high-stakes phase as small parties battle to clear the 3% threshold for parliamentary representation, a contest that could shape power after the next election.
Ferries back in service after winds ease, disruption still possible
Ferry services in Greece resumed gradually on Sunday after strong winds that had kept vessels docked eased enough to allow departures, authorities said, stressing that the improvement in conditions is expected to be short-lived.