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Tempe protests being usurped by bots, report claims

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:31
Mounting public anger over the government’s handling of the 2023 Tempe rail disaster is being fueled by fake social media accounts that are “hijacking” support for a major protest rally and nationwide strike being planned on the two-year anniversary of the deadly collision on Friday, a report has claimed.

Athens court evacuated after bomb threat

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:26
The Athens Court of First Instance has been evacuated after an unidentified caller issued a bomb threat.

Self-styled anarchists claim responsibility for attack at ND MEP’s building

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 15:00
A self-styled anarchist group claimed responsibility on Thursday morning for detonating a small makeshift bomb outside the apartment building of Eliza Vozemberg, a member of European Parliament representing Greece’s ruling New Democracy party.

Major disruptions to public transport and flights this Friday

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 14:26
Transportation workers will participate in a 24-hour general strike on Friday, marking two years since the Tempe railway disaster.

A court ruling that could save Athens’ soul

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 13:25
Athens, a city that has seen empires rise and fall, has just secured a small but significant victory in the battle for its architectural soul.

The digital accident map that could save lives

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 13:16
Greece is set to launch a digital accident map to track traffic incidents in real time, aiming to address the country’s high road fatality rate. In 2024 alone, 559 people lost their lives and 478 were seriously injured in 9,648 accidents.

Public anger building over Tempe

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 13:07
Public outrage over the investigation into the Tempe train crash is mounting, with mass protests set to take place on Friday marking the second anniversary of Greece’s deadliest rail disaster.

Regulation for retailers’ offers

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 12:16
The “buy-one-get-one-free” offers at supermarkets will be time-restricted,.

HPPC finalizes sale of stake in Marina Zeas

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 11:20
Hellenic Public Properties Company (HPPC) on Tuesday announced the conclusion of its business agreement regarding the sale of its 25% stake in Marina Zeas SA, the marina in central Piraeus, to its majority stakeholder, D-Marin.

Theoharis candidate for WTO secretary-general role

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 10:24
Former tourism minister Harry Theoharis is Greece’s candidate for the role of secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).

Fintech giants eye Cyprus’ small banks

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 09:00
Cyprus’ small banks have become targets for global fintech companies and financial institutions.

Greece outperforms most other European countries in renewables

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 06:17
Greece is recording steady progress in its energy transition, and especially as regards the participation of renewable energy sources in the energy mix.

Tax takings bolster budget

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 04:49
The state budget ended January near the set target, excluding deferred payments.

History is in a hurry

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 04:13
History is in a hurry, but democracy is not.

Models for reform

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 04:12
The public education system is in dire need of modernization, yet it has shown significant resistance to change. 

ATHEX: Local stocks recover some lost ground

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 03:22
The main index of the Greek stock market recovered the psychological 1,600-points mark on Wednesday.

Police on high alert over Tempe demonstrations

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 03:11
Greek police are on high alert as preparations ramp up for large-scale demonstrations marking two years since the deadly train crash in Tempe, central Greece.

Over 60% of Greeks dissatisfied with investigation of Tempe disaster

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 03:00
The vast majority of Greeks are dissatisfied with the Tempe railway disaster investigation, according to a Pulse poll published by SKAI TV on Wednesday. 

Air Force holds talks with Lockheed Martin over F-16 modernization program cost

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 02:33
The Hellenic Air Force leadership is in discussions with US officials and representatives of Lockheed Martin regarding the modernization program for 38 F-16 Block 50 aircraft to the Viper variant.

Nine Turks arrested over deadly shooting in Thessaloniki bus terminal

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 01:39
Police have arrested nine Turkish nationals in Thessaloniki and Athens after conducting searches linked to a shooting on Tuesday that left one Turkish national dead.

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