Traffic disruptions expected as farmers plan central Athens rally Friday
Traffic disruptions are expected in central Athens from Friday afternoon as farmers protesting high production costs are planning a rally with tractors outside Parliament.
Conservative former politician Anastassis Papaligouras dies
Conservative former politician Anastassis Papaligouras has died aged 78, his New Democracy party said Thursday.
Farmers issue warning of post-Easter pox surge
Livestock farmers are warning of a “two-month war” against sheep and goat pox, forecasting “ugly situations” following the Easter holiday.
Teenagers arrested in Porto Rafti for stoning bus
Police at the seaside town of Porto Rafti, east of Athens, have arrested three teenagers who allegedly threw stones at a passing bus, smashing its windows.
Man dies after falling onto tracks at Syntagma metro station
Authorities on Thursday reported that a man died after falling onto the tracks of the Syntagma metro station, following an earlier announcement of service disruptions.
Disputes remain despite civility
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Ankara for talks that maintained diplomatic civility while exposing persistent disagreements between the two nations.
More rain forecast across Greece after Wednesday floods
A bout of unsettled weather that left a significant amount of damage in its wake after sweeping into Greece on Wednesday is forecast to continue through Thursday and Friday, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and gale-force winds.
Two new volumes highlight cult, architecture at ancient Neapolis sanctuary
The Sanctuary of the Virgin at ancient Neapolis – patron goddess of the city founded by Thasian settlers in the 7th century BC – continues to reveal new insights centuries later, following the presentation of two scholarly volumes on recent research and long-unpublished finds.
Suicide attempt at Syntagma station temporarily halts metro service
Metro services on Athens’ Line 2 were partially suspended on Thursday after an apparent suicide attempt at downtown Syntagma station, transport authorities said.
Metlen energy deal with Italian steelmaker
Athens- and London-listed Metlen Energy and Metals announced on Wednesday it has partnered with Acciaieria Arvedi, one of Italy’s leading steel producers, to secure access to Italy’s innovative Energy Release 2.0 mechanism promoted by Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE).