Turkey plans to sign energy exploration deal with Chevron in February
Turkey plans to sign an agreement next month with US energy giant Chevron to jointly explore for oil and gas, its energy minister said on Wednesday.
Kapodistrias books fly off shelves after film’s success
Books about Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece’s first governor, are seeing a surge in sales amidst renewed public interest following a recent biopic on the historical figure.
Mitsotakis cites ‘legal concerns’ over Trump’s Board of Peace
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has raised “legal concerns” over US President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace, citing objections shared by most EU member states.
Couple die following suspected gas leak in their home
Two elderly people have been found dead in their home in Elefsina, west of Athens, following a suspected gas leak.
Piraeus mayor orders partial demolition of collapsed building
Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis has ordered the partial demolition of a listed, derelict building that collapsed during Wednesday’s storm.
Risk committee warns of unstable weather through Friday
Greece’s Risk Assessment Committee has warned that unstable weather with rain and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the country through Friday as severe conditions that began earlier this week persist.
Fact check: Video of unrest in Greek city miscaptioned as Iran protests
A video of people throwing incendiary items near the Turkish consulate in the northern city of Thessaloniki was falsely described online as showing burning government buildings in Iran during nationwide unrest, Reuters fact-checkers have said.
Illegal electricity connections cost consumers hundreds of millions, authorities say
Authorities warned that illegal electricity connections are a growing problem in Greece, with nearly 400,000 power supplies across the country estimated to be operating without payment.
Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni declares state of emergency after storm
Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni has become the second municipality in Attica, after Glyfada, to declare a state of emergency following Wednesday’s destructive storm.
A retreat for the soul in Spetses
A pause from the stress of everyday life and an effort to reclaim connection with what sustains true resilience and adaptability is what’s promised in a late May gateway to the picturesque island of Spetses.