Severe weather forecast for Greece on Thursday
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and Saharan dust are expected across Greece on Thursday, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned.
Gov’t plan for diaspora deputies draws mixed reactions abroad
Greece’s proposal to establish a three-seat parliamentary constituency for citizens living abroad is exposing differing assessments of electoral mechanics and deeper disagreements within the Greek diaspora in Canada.
Free webinar on realigning energy corridors in the East Med and Southeast Europe
Europe is currently in a decisive phase of transforming its energy security. Energy geopolitics in the Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Europe is being rapidly redefined, as LNG from the United States, new cross-border infrastructure, and the revival of offshore hydrocarbon exploration reduce the region’s dependence on Russian natural gas.
Aegina tap water unsafe for all use, residents report skin and eye irritation
Tap water on the island of Aegina has been deemed unsafe for any use for more than six weeks following a failure in the island’s underwater water supply pipeline.
Farmers to stage protest rally in Athens this month
Representatives of farming and livestock breeding associations from all over Greece decided Wednesday to bring their tractors to a protest rally in central Athens this month, to press demands for higher subsidies and tax cuts.
Cyprus debt drop outpaces eurozone’s
Cyprus has recorded the third-largest reduction in public debt among European Union countries.
Body found in sea off Cyprus identified as missing Russian businessman
Authorities on Cyprus have identified a body found in the sea off the island’s Avdimou beach in mid-January as belonging to a Russian businessman listed as missing from his residence in the southern city of Limassol.
Zambidis to face Mayweather in Athens showdown
Greek kickboxing icon Michalis “Iron Mike” Zambidis announced Tuesday that he is set to face boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in Athens this June.
21-year-old held over savage burglary that led to elderly man’s death
Police said Wednesday they have identified a 21-year-old man detained over a string of robberies as the perpetrator of a savage, and ultimately fatal, attack on an elderly man during a home burglary west of Athens last year.
Group of 13 migrants located on eastern island of Psara
A total 13 migrants were found early Wednesday on the island of Psara, off Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea, authorities said.