Modern military training comes into force with new recruits
The new military service model in the Greek Armed Forces comes into effect on Tuesday with new conscripts reporting to their units between February 24 and 27.
Man dies after falling from bridge on major route
A 74-year-old man has died after falling from a pedestrian bridge on a major highway in Egaleo, western Athens.
Frenchman arrested in Thessaloniki for reckless driving
A 25-year-old French national was arrested in northern Greece early Monday for dangerous driving, police said.
Six in 10 Greek homes need energy saving upgrades, report says
Six out of ten Greek homes nationwide need urgent upgrades to become energy efficient, as they lack insulation and other important infrastructure, according to a recent report by Alpha Bank.
‘Flour war’ erupts in Galaxidi to celebrate start of Lent
The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy and colorful “flour war” on Monday for its annual end of carnival season festivities that mark the start of the Lent season.
Gerapetritis travelling to the US to meet Rubio
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will travel to Washington, D.C. for a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the United States Department of State, in a visit that signals sustained high-level engagement between Athens and Washington, according to information obtained by Kathimerini.
AEK fan loses finger after setting off flare outside stadium
A 23-year-old AEK soccer fan blew off his own finger after lighting a flare outside a stadium during Sunday’s match with Levadiakos.