ATHEX: Banks’ drop brings losses to benchmark
Traders at Athinon Avenue pocketed some of their recent gains on Thursday.
African dust cloud brings hazy skies over Greece
A new wave of African dust is affecting Greece this week, creating hazy skies across parts of the country, although experts say the phenomenon is milder than previous episodes.
Father charged with human trafficking for forcing 13-year-old son to work
A man has been arrested in the southern city of Patra and faces charges of human trafficking for allegedly forcing his 13-year-old son into employment, police said Thursday.
Mother questioned in Glyfada school break-in probe
Police brought the mother of one minor before a prosecutor Wednesday in connection with a school burglary and vandalism case in the southern suburb of Glyfada, while authorities continued investigating additional suspects.
Thessaloniki man charged with raping his under-age niece
A man in Thessaloniki has been charged with allegedly repeatedly raping his underage niece since she was five years old, police said Thursday.
10 unforgettable spring hikes
From alpine forests and dramatic gorges to coastal paths steeped in myth, these ten hiking routes showcase Greece at its most vibrant.
Crackdown on celebratory gunfire on Crete
Three men have been arrested on Crete accused of letting off celebratory gunshots in the air, an old but illegal practice on the southern island, police said Thursday.
Escaped convict captured after four-day crime spree
A convict who escaped from prison on Easter Sunday and engaged in a string of crimes in the following days was arrested on Crete Thursday, police said.
Thessaloniki court gives truck driver jail term convertible to fine after crash
A 49-year-old truck driver was sentenced to 15 months in prison, convertible to a fine, after being convicted of drunk and dangerous driving in a traffic accident that caused material damage near Thessaloniki.
Pet Shop Boys | Athens | June 27
Pet Shop Boys bring four decades of dance-pop innovation to Water Plaza (2616 Posidonos) with “Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live.”