DEMO Pharmaceuticals launches R&D hub in Thessaloniki
DEMO Pharmaceuticals has launched a new research and development center, one of the largest in Greece, in the northern port city of Thessaloniki.
Video showing police running red light probed
A preliminary investigation was ordered by the Head of the Athens District Prosecutor’s Office on Friday into a video published on the website news247.gr showing two police officers in a car apparently breaking a red light while the siren was on and with two women sitting in the back seat.
North Macedonia votes to resolve dispute with Bulgaria, clears way for EU talks
Lawmakers in North Macedonia on Saturday passed a French-brokered deal aimed at settling a dispute with Bulgaria and clearing the way to long-due European Union membership talks.
Ukrainians included in IOM housing program
Ukrainian refugees who fled to Greece will be included in the integration program Helios which provides a housing allowance and Greek language courses, as well as vocational guidance services for asylum seekers.
Illicit smokes ring smashed
The police’s financial crimes division has busted a major bootleg tobacco racket whose operations from November 2021 to the present day are estimated to have deprived state coffers of around 3.5 million euros in customs levies and taxes.
Firefighters battle new flare-ups in Crete
A wildfire that was burning at the municipality of Agios Vassilios, in northern Crete, since Friday was rekindled on Saturday due to strong winds, the Fire Brigade said.
Ankara not likely to accept F-16 strings
The approval this week of a relevant amendment by the US Congress which is seen as a first step to stop the sale of new F-16 aircraft to Turkey and the upgrading of its existing ones has caused optimism in Greece that its positions are being heeded. But there are also several opposing forces at…
ADMIE to set up fire detection system in 135 power poles in Parnitha
Greece’s power grid operator ADMIE will place 540 sensors and panoramic optical and thermal cameras on 135 electricity poles inside the forest of Parnitha mountain, which will warn the Fire Service of a possible blaze.
Macron thanks Greece for wildfire assistance
French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Greece for sending two firefighting aircraft to assist in the battle against the wildfires that are ravaging the country.
Master sergeant killed by weapon inside military camp
A 47-year-old master sergeant was killed by a weapon at a military camp in northern Greece, the Hellenic Army General Staff announced on Saturday.