Early signs of rental slowdown
The pace of rent increases in Greece is showing signs of slowing after several years of sharp gains, according to data from online property listings network Spitogatos.
Police bust two illegal tobacco rings, arrest 14
Two criminal organizations trafficking illegal tobacco products in Athens and Thessaloniki were dismantled Thursday, with 14 people arrested in an operation carried out by a special police squad targeting organized crime, often referred to as the “Greek FBI.”
Amendment to the declaration of an open process for the selection of contractors for the service of specialized quality control consultant (ESPEL) Partnership Pact for Regional Development 2021-2027 (NSRF 2021-2027)
Amendment to the declaration of an open process for the selection of contractors for the service of specialized quality control consultant (ESPEL) Partnership Pact for Regional Development 2021-2027 (NSRF 2021-2027) This will be an open tender process and will be conducted through Ε.Σ.Η.ΔΗ.Σ. (no. 381763, 381764, 381765 & 381766) (URL: www.promitheus.gov.gr). The new deadline for…
Greece has oldest car fleet in Europe, industry report says
Greece has the oldest car fleet in Europe, according to a report published Thursday by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), highlighting the country’s lag in renewing vehicles across multiple categories.
Missing man found dead in northern Athens suburb
The body of a 25-year-old man who had been reported missing from the northern Athens suburb of Maroussi since Monday was found Thursday evening in nearby Agia Paraskevi, bringing a tragic end to the search.
Syrian swimmer among activists cleared by Greek court of aiding migrant rescues
A Greek court on Thursday acquitted a group of rescue volunteers who aided migrants on the island of Lesvos, ending a case that drew criticism from international human rights groups.
Police arrest 13 for electricity theft in Acharnes
Thirteen people were arrested Thursday in Acharnes, in the northwestern outskirts of Athens, on charges of stealing electricity. A special police operation targeting illegal activity in the area also led to the removal of about 800 meters of illegally connected cables supplying homes.
Drunk driver arrested after damaging 15 parked cars in Thessaloniki
A 24-year-old woman was arrested early Friday after losing control of her car and slamming into 15 parked vehicles, a kiosk and a shop in the northern city of Thessaloniki, police said.
Seasonal flu wave nears peak
The country’s seasonal influenza wave appears to have reached its peak, health officials said, as hospitalizations continued to rise but at a slower pace than earlier weeks. The share of patients testing positive for flu among those visiting doctors dipped slightly but remained high, while severe laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths increased.
Road blockades ease nationwide
Farmers leading the toughest road blockades began easing their protests and gradually reopening national highways across Greece, meeting a key government condition for talks with those who refused dialogue on Tuesday.