Stournaras: Snap elections would be a ‘huge mistake’
Bank of Greece Governor took on Wednesday a clear stance against an early election.
Police checks see one in six Thessaloniki dog owners fined
Authorities in Thessaloniki have carried out scores of checks to ensure dog owners are obeying pet safety regulations and imposed thousands of euros in fines, police said Thursday.
Tutoring boom challenges school reform efforts
A new study by the Center for Educational Policy Development highlights the difficulty Greece faces in restoring the educational role of high school through the National Leaving Certificate, as private tutoring remains dominant.
AI traffic cameras issue first tickets
Greece’s rollout of artificial intelligence traffic cameras has begun generating fines, with the first 130 citations already issued to drivers and motorcyclists caught running red lights or riding without helmets.
Boy succumbs to head injuries after 13 days in hospital
A seven-year-old boy who suffered severe head injuries while playing in a park in northern Greece nearly a fortnight ago has died in hospital.
Tensions mark second day of Tempe rail crash trial
An improved courtroom layout and tighter security did not produce the calm sought on the second day of the trial over the Tempe rail disaster.
Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones
Greek mother Georgia Efstathiou has tried everything to loosen the grip that social media has on her 14-year-old son: heart-to-heart talks; internet-free time; confiscating his phone. Arguments flare as she fights the allure of his screen and its videos and messages.
Police on Chios seize rocket stash ahead of traditional Easter celebrations
Authorities on Chios said Thursday they have seized hundreds of home-made fireworks used in the traditional Orthodox Easter “rocket-war” celebrations for which the eastern Aegean Sea island has become internationally famous.
European prosecutors forward new files to Greece on farm scandal, 2 MPs involved
European prosecutors on Thursday forwarded a third batch of files to Greek authorities from a new investigation into a major farm subsidy scandal, this time allegedly involving two sitting lawmakers.
Traffic police stop leads to drug seizure
A random traffic police road safety operation has led to the seizure of 30 kilograms of marijuana in northern Greece, state ERT television said.