Stage and film actress and screenwriter Melpo Zarokosta, best known for her parts in popular Greek movies of the 1960s and 1970s, has died aged 92. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni expressed sorrow Friday at Zarokosta’s death, praising her as “a discreet and modest presence (in acting) who always avoided unnecessary and pointless promotion.” Born in…
Authorities in the western Athens suburb of Haidari have warned residents to be alert and not leave food outside bins after a young grey wolf was filmed trotting along a street at night. Haidari Mayor Michalis Selekos said Friday that the animal had come down from the nearby hill of Poikilo, where forestry officials had…
Piraeus Bank and the European Investment Bank, the European Union’s lending arm, have signed an agreement to provide up to €100 million of funding to small- and medium-sized defense companies.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has said his recent remarks about ancient philosophers and modern Greeks were misinterpreted by Greek media, stressing that his comments were made in a spirit of “friendly humor.”
The Project Preparation Facility (PPF) of EESYP S.A. was designated, in accordance with Article 5C of Law 3986/2011, as the body responsible for conducting the tender procedure for the project “PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE CREATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR EXPORTING REPORTS ON THE PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED BY THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE CONTRACTS UNIT OF EESYP S.A.…
Unusual cloud formations known as virga were visible in the skies over Attica on Friday, a striking meteorological phenomenon in which rain evaporates before reaching the ground, according to Meteo, the weather service of the National Observatory of Athens.
The government is requiring Italian-owned railway operator Hellenic Train to invest €420 million euros in new trains and maintenance to improve safety nearly three years after the country’s worst rail disaster.
Violent attacks on staff at Greek state hospitals and health centers are on the rise, the country’s largest medical association charged Friday, urging the government to permanently station police guards at major hospitals.
Police in Central Greece have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body at the thermal springs of Thermopylae.
A cold weather front blowing south from Ukraine is set to hit Greece from the weekend, bringing a strong dip in temperatures, high winds and snow in highland areas, forecasts warned Friday.