Iraklio faces water shortage as reserves near depletion
Crete’s largest city Iraklio faces a water shortage as reserves have dropped to critical levels, with supplies enough for about three months, officials said.
A day in Dexameni: Kolonaki’s little village
At Dexameni Square in Kolonaki, the warm sunlight, a sense of history and some everyday rituals create a small village atmosphere right in the heart of Athens.
Far-right lawmaker on trial over assault on fellow-MP
A far-right lawmaker went on trial in Athens Thursday for allegedly assaulting and punching another lawmaker from a small right-wing populist party in Parliament nearly two years ago.
AI-driven shift to predictive, preventive care highlighted at EmTech Europe
The growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming healthcare toward prediction, prevention and personalized treatment was the focus of a panel in Athens Thursday, held as part of the opening day of EmTech Europe 2026, a two-day event organized by MIT Technology Review in collaboration with Kathimerini.
Greece requests €5.3 billion Social Climate Fund package
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said Thursday Greece has submitted a request for €5.3 billion in Social Climate Fund resources, for projects supporting vulnerable households and businesses.
Rockfalls linked with rains disrupt harbor traffic on Santorini
Rockfalls blocked the road leading to the port of Athini on the resort island of Santorini on Thursday, disrupting traffic to and from the harbor.
Playing for a country that won’t claim you
Born in Greece to African parents, Miriam and Gloria have lived all their lives in Athens, but are still struggling to get the necessary documentation for citizenship in the only country they have known as home.
Fisherman hands over ancient amphora netted off Peloponnese
A fisherman off the western Peloponnese has caught in his nets and handed over to port authorities a broken ancient amphora, officials said Thursday.
Visitor upgrades at Kerameikos cemetery, Ancient Agora, to be ready by summer
Work to upgrade visitor facilities at two key Athens archaeological sites, the Kerameikos cemetery and the Ancient Agora, will be completed by the start of the summer tourist season, officials said Thursday.
Fuel profit cap ‘essential but temporary’ until June 30, minister informs
A government-imposed cap on profit margins for petrol stations will remain in force until June 30 and is intended as a temporary protective measure against profiteering during the ongoing Middle East crisis, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos said Thursday.