Cross-checks reveal road tax and insurance dodging
Thousands of vehicle owners have not paid their road tax or insurance, and many businesses have employed various tricks.
Stealth marijuana grower arrested in rented Thessaloniki flat
A man has been arrested for allegedly running a small urban marijuana plantation in a rented Thessaloniki apartment, authorities said Thursday.
Police seize 165 kilos of marijuana in Athens
Police have arrested four people on suspicion of trafficking large quantities of drugs in the Greater Athens region, and confiscated 165 kilograms of marijuana.
Scattered rain and drop in temperature expected
Clouds and rain are forecast for much of the country Thursday, with high winds in the Ionian Sea, some light snowfall in northeastern mountainous areas and an overall drop in temperature.
‘Regali’ from Mani
This is a hearty magiritsa that is traditionally prepared in the rugged region of Mani in the southeastern Peloponnese. It contains tomato and is thicker than the typical magiritsa, which is why it is eaten with a fork, often with rice.
Police break gang that preyed on helpful motorists
Police say they have broken a gang that allegedly scammed motorists in western Athens who stopped to help people in cars that had ostensibly broken down.
Mountain tourism gets big funding boost
The Greek government has decided to endow mountain tourism with resources up to €1 billion annually.
Athens metro line 4 faces yet another delay
Athens’ metro line 4 faces further delays, with completion now pushed to 2032 at the earliest – and likely 2034, according to the construction consortium.
Defense minister hails ‘transition into a new era’
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Wednesday highlighted what he described as a significant step in modernizing the country’s armed forces during a visit to military facilities focused on drone production and support.
Minister holds tourism talks in Corfu
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni participated in a meeting on Corfu on Wednesday with representatives of local government, tourism-sector chambers of commerce, and others from the Ionian Islands to discuss tourism sector issues.