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Cyprus leader says he ready to resume peace talks ‘today’
Cyprus’s president said on Wednesday he was ready to immediately resume reunification talks over the ethnically divided island, urging regional rival Turkey to also engage in the effort.
RY X | Athens | November 29
Ambient pop sensation RY X will perform at Gagarin (205 Liosion) on November 29. With over a billion streams, the Grammy-nominated artist has taken the music world by storm with hits like “Berlin” and “Only.”
Anti-flood works to be expedited in north Attica
Anti-flood and erosion works will be undertaken under the supervision of the forestry services in the coming period around the basins of six streams in northern Attica and in Lake Marathon that were affected by the devastating summer fires.
Two arrested in Rafina for receiving 920 grams of cocaine from Colombia
A 51-year-old Greek national and a 45-year-old foreign national were arrested on Tuesday afternoon by port authority officers after receiving a package from Colombia containing cocaine.
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? The EU moves to loosen protections for the animals
The European Union is moving toward backing plans to remove some of its protections for wolves on the continent as their population grows, in the latest political clash between farmers and environmentalists.
The EU is failing to dissuade African migrants despite spending billions, auditors say
The European Union is failing to draw important lessons on how to discourage migrants from Africa leaving for Europe without authorization and could do more to limit abuses against people trying to make the journey, the EU’s financial watchdog warned on Wednesday.
ISAP trains evacuated after fire
Two Athens metro trains were evacuated after a fire broke out near Neratziotissa station in northern Attica on Wednesday afternoon.
Winners and losers of the great redistribution
Food and other consumer goods prices were comparatively much higher than in other European countries even before the inflationary wave of the last two years.
Suspicious gift at Peristeri town hall deemed harmless after investigation
Suspicious gift received by Mayor of Peristeri Andreas Pachaturidis on Wednesday was deemed harmless by the authorities after investigation.
UK sends troops to Cyprus, anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation
Britain is moving troops to Cyprus to help its nationals leave Lebanon, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that the escalation in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah was pushing the region towards the brink.
A citizens’ assembly in Athens, 2,345 years later
When questioning locals around Athens’ Acropolis about the Pnyx (or Pnyka), most have no idea what you are talking about; these historical sites are largely overlooked by tourists and residents alike.
Online guide to brain gain
Greeks and foreigners can find detailed instructions and procedures for moving to Greece.
Wildfire in Marathon brought under partial control
The wildfire that broke out on Wednesday in Marathon, eastern Attica. has been partially contained by firefighting forces.
Greece to urge EU to offer medical aid to injured Lebanese, minister says
Greece will urge the EU to provide medical treatment to injured Lebanese citizens, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis told his Lebanese counterpart at a meeting in New York, according to the Greek foreign ministry.
Teen on scooter hit by tram in Athens
A 15-year-old riding a scooter was hit by a tram Wednesday afternoon in Nea Smyrni, Athens, on Eleftheriou Venizelou Street.
Top Chinese vape firms research nicotine alternatives
Three large Chinese vape companies are researching nicotine-like chemicals they think could serve as a substitute for nicotine in products like vapes, company officials said, but the health implications may still need “years” of investigation.
Greek-Turkish relations in the spotlight as Mitsotakis and Erdogan meet at the UN
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what message the meeting between Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Erdogan at the UN sends about Greek-Turkish relations, and to look at what else to expect from the UNGA.
October power rates to drop as heat eases
The wholesale electricity market is sending signals of stabilization or even a slight reduction for October’s floating rates.
PPC expands RES portfolio with acquisitions from Copelouzos and Samaras
The Public Power Corporation Group announced the conclusion of a Cooperation Framework Agreement with the Copelouzos and Samaras Groups.
New Left protests outside Parliament, condemns Israeli actions and Greek support
MPs from the New Left, a minor opposition party, staged a small protest outside Parliament on Wednesday, condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and the escalation in Lebanon, while expressing dismay over the Greek government’s support for Tel Aviv.