26 Syrians detained in North Macedonia near Greek border
Police in North Macedonia said Thursday that 26 migrants, who had been crammed into two cars driven by suspected smugglers, have been detained near the southern border with Greece.
Thessaloniki teenagers arrested for school hoax bomb call
Police in Thessaloniki arrested two teenagers on Thursday for making a hoax bomb call to a local school. Earlier in the day, police rushed to the Kordelio school in the city after receiving a bomb warning, which turned out to be bogus.
MItsotakis meets Cyprus presidential candidate in Athens
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday met with Cyprus’ independent presidential candidate Andrea Mavroyiannis at Maximos Mansion.
Germans flock to local realty
Greece is evolving into the most popular destination for German property buyers. According to estimates by market players, during the last year, and especially after the pandemic subsided, German home buyers have emerged as the most active, surpassing the Chinese, who had a significant presence due to the Golden Visa program.
Putin courts Erdogan with plan to pump more Russian gas via Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday that Moscow could export more gas via Turkey and turn it into a new supply “hub,” bidding to preserve Russia’s energy leverage over Europe.
Redefine Meat strikes partnership to boost 3D-printed meat sales in Europe
Israel’s Redefine Meat hopes to launch its products at restaurants and butchers in France this month, then in Italy, Greece and Sweden later this year, and in dozens more countries next year.
Europe dazed and confused
If the European Union had formed a united front to respond to the big problems of the energy crisis, things would be difficult, but less complicated and with less uncertainty for countries like Greece. However, the EU seems to be moving in the opposite direction: Every man for himself.
Wife of alleged rapist speaks of ‘disgust’ at his actions
The wife of Ilias Michos, the man accused of the rape and pimping a 12-year-old girl in Athens, has referred to her “disgust” at his alleged actions. In a statement issued on Thursday, Elisavet Lekka underlined that she and her have nothing to do with the alleged crimes.
Services restored on Athens’ metro line 3
Train services on Athens’ metro Line 3 were restored on Thursday after crews fixed the mechanical problem of a train that broke down at Ambelokipi station earlier in the morning, causing severe delays on the metro network.
Japanese delegation visits Greece; expresses interest in investments
A delegation of the national Japanese business organisation KEIDANREN and high-ranking executives of leading Japanese companies expressed an interest in investing in projects related to energy and transport in a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on Thursday.