AEK’s epic comeback was left half-finished
The Yellows matched the 3-0 loss of the first leg, but conceded the goal that saw them bow out of the Conference League.
Crime and no punishment
Telephone scams have become an almost endemic phenomenon. The primary victims are our most vulnerable citizens.
Senate holds confirmation hearing for John Breslow, nominee US envoy to Cyprus
The confirmation hearing of John Breslow, nominee for US Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee concluded without particularly demanding or probing questions, though it did feature criticism over the decision to appoint a political figure with no prior diplomatic experience at such a critical moment for the region.
Ethics complaint filed against Greek basketball federation leadership
A Greek basketball club accused the leadership of the country’s basketball federation Thursday of conflicts of interest and improper conduct, escalating a dispute that is now under review by the federation’s ethics committee.
Four charged over phone scam that netted €18,200
Four people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been identified and charged with scamming an elderly woman in northern Greece out of more than €18,000 worth of gold coins and jewellery, police said Thursday.
Transponder use surges on Greek toll roads
More than half of vehicles in Greece now pass through toll stations using transponders, with usage exceeding 80% among heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses, where it is the dominant option.
Eight arrests in crackdown on illegal grid connections
Eight people have been arrested in one day for allegedly illegally connecting their homes to the power network and not paying for the electricity they used, police said Thursday.
Greece launches €8 mln compensation scheme for Lesvos dairy businesses
Greece has launched an €8 million emergency compensation program targeting businesses on the island of Lesvos that purchased milk between March 15 and April 5.
Mail-order marijuana ploy backfires
A man has been arrested in Athens for mail-ordering nearly two kilograms of marijuana from abroad, police said Thursday.
Mitsotakis discusses ceasefire deal with Israeli, Lebanese leaders
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has held separate phone calls with the leaders of Israel and Lebanon Thursday following the announcement of the ten-day ceasefire deal between the two countries.