Greek President attends lunch at Didimoticho
A traditional lunch was hosted in honor of Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou at Didimoticho, on Greece’s north-eastern borders with Turkey, by the town’s Mayor Romilos Chatzigiannoglou on Thursday.
Missing 15-year-old girl found in central Athens
A missing 15-year-old girl was found on Thursday in central Athens after an extensive search by police officers. According to information, she is well and is expected to arrive at the Peristeri police precinct. Police officers were alerted after a child welfare charity said it believed she had been trapped by human traffickers.
Covid-19 metrics continue to ease
All three significant Covid-19 metrics fell on Thursday with Greek health authorities announcing 6,755 new reported cases and 43 virus-related deaths (down from 7,365 and 64 on Wednesday).
Turkey puts Imperial Gate damage down to wear
The General Directorate of Institutions of Turkey has attributed the damage to the Imperial Gate of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to “normal” wear and tear.
Greece to release Russian tanker amid confusion over sanctions
A Russian tanker impounded by Greece this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released amid confusion about sanctions on its owners.
Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl
Police on Thursday were searching for a 15-year-old girl who disappeared from the district of Peristeri on Wednesday, after a child welfare charity said it believed she has been trapped by human traffickers.
Man arrested for insulting basketball team fans, bringing pocket knife
A 38-year-old was arrested following a basketball game between Aris FC and PAOK FC in Thessaloniki on Wednesday, for verbally assaulting fans of the opposing team and bringing a pocket knife.
Minister: Country will learn to live with virus
Health Minister Thanos Plevris said Wednesday that he does not believe in a zero-Covid strategy, adding that Greece will have to coexist with the virus.
Officials mark 55th anniversary of 1967 military coup
Greek officials marked the 55th anniversary of the military coup of 21 April, 1967, when the army colonels overthrew the government resulting in seven years of dictatorship for the country.
Russian tanker impounded by Greece will be released, source says
A Russian tanker impounded by Greek authorities off the island of Evia earlier this week will be released, a government source told Reuters on Thursday.