Thessaloniki taxi driver robbed at knifepoint
A taxi driver in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was robbed at knifepoint late Wednesday night by two individuals who posed as customers.
Platform opens for property transfer declarations and corrections
The online platform for the declaration of property data (E9) opened late Monday, allowing owners who have transferred their property or have acquired one (or more) since January 1 to make their declarations.
Greek Golden Visas sought
Investor interest in property acquisition in Greece through the “Golden Visa” program has increased considerably in the last 12 months, originating from Turks, Lebanese, Indians, Iranians and Russians.
Old rifle, ammunition found in apartment destroyed by gas leak explosion
An old rifle, replica guns, an airgun and about 1,000 rounds of aged ammunition were found by police during a search in the apartment of a man injured in a blast in central Athens on Wednesday morning, caused by a gas leak.
Local authorities insist matters were ‘under control’
With Attica still reeling on Wednesday, 48 hours after the heavy snowstorms ended, many roads remained inaccessible, while people struggled not to slip on the icy pavements.
Athens explosion causes extensive damage
A gas leak was reportedly behind an explosion on Wedesday morning that left three people injured, seriously damaged an office building and shattered nearby storefronts on Syngrou Avenue.
Home woes postpone PM’s crucial visit to Belgrade
The state of emergency on the domestic front due to this week’s snowstorm is impacting the international obligations of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, whose visit to Belgrade this week to attend the Supreme Cooperation Council has been postponed.
New research hints at four factors that may increase chances of long Covid
It is one of many mysteries about long Covid: Who is more prone to developing it?
Americans eager for Athens
Athens is attracting more and more American visitors, while interest in the Greek capital soared last year particularly among Israelis and Cypriots, a new survey by Greek tourism research group Tourix revealed on Wednesday.
Motorway operator denies report it delayed closure
Attiki Odos, the operator of the motorway around Athens that connects the capital to the airport, has denied a report by TV station Skai that it rejected a request by traffic police to close the road due to a snowstorm Monday and only asked for assistance four hours later.