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Policing and regeneration
Crime in the center of Athens is not just a matter of proper policing. When the authorities need to intervene regularly to protect property from routine violence, it is already too late.
Muhabbet: Culinary Cultures and Diasporic Identities | Athens | May 6
The American College of Greece is hosting “Muhabbet,” an initiative that brings together scholars, students, and people interested in the shared social history and cultural heritage of the East Mediterranean
Ghent University clarifies role in Tempe crash report, releases own findings
Researchers from Ghent University, who collaborated with the Hellenic Air and Rail Accident Investigation Authority (HARSIA) on the Tempe railway disaster report, have published their findings and issued a statement clarifying their role.
Serbia’s unfinished revolution
The demonstrations that have spread across Serbia are not tied to any political party. The collapse of the Novi Sad railway station roof may have been the trigger for this outpouring of anger, but its roots are much deeper.
PM praises World Greek Language Day as landmark success in cultural diplomacy
UNESCO’s designation of February 9 as World Greek Language Day has been hailed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as a landmark success in Greece’s cultural diplomacy efforts.
Greek ‘AI Factory’ stakeholders have first meeting
The first meeting of the various bodies involved in Greece’s “AI Factory” has taken place at the Ministry of Digital Governance.
Police in Thessaloniki smash adulterated olive oil ring
Authorities in Thessaloniki have dismantled a criminal ring that sold adulterated oil falsely labeled as “extra virgin olive oil.”
Two dead, five injured after truck crashes into toll station in Kozani
Two people lost their lives and five others were injured in a serious road accident in Kozani, northern Greece, on Tuesday.
Breathing new life into a Zagori village
“‘The High Mountains Co-Op’ is seeking individuals, couples, or families who are interested in living and working in Demati, in the Zagori region, managing organic greenhouses and crops.”
Courts to use AI tools to modernize judicial system
In a joint effort to modernize the Greek judicial system, the Ministries of Justice and Digital Governance have announced that they are working on a new suite of artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving court efficiency, speeding up proceedings and reducing operational costs.
Prosecutor launches probe into collapsed coastal road under construction
The Larissa prosecutor has launched an investigation into the collapse of a section of a coastal road under construction in central Greece, which was intended to connect the cities of Larissa and Volos.
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party wants law supporting PKK disarmament
Turkey’s Pro-Kurdish DEM Party has called on parliament to pave the way for a renewed peace process by enacting legislation that would support the disarmament of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
Council of State clears New Democracy in ‘email gate,’ upholds other fines
Greece’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has annulled the €30,000 fine imposed by the Data Protection Authority (DPA) on the ruling New Democracy party while upholding fines against former MEP Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou and two other party officials in connection with the “email gate” scandal.
Geneva event amplifies call for reunification of Parthenon Sculptures
On April 8, the Cine 17 cinema in Geneva hosted a special event advocating for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures.
IOBE lowers Greek growth projection to 2.2% in 2025, due to US tariffs
Greece’s economy is expected to grow by 2.2% this year, slightly lower than initially projected, due to the expected impact of US tariffs on Europe, the Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) has said.
Would-be robbers nabbed after being trapped on roof in Thessaloniki
Three men were arrested in Thessaloniki at dawn on Monday after getting trapped on the roof of the apartment building they intended to break into, police said Tuesday.
Turkey detains 234 people in Europe-coordinated drug bust
Turkish authorities arrested 234 people in an operation coordinated with four European countries against criminal drug-trafficking organisations, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday.
First large Minoan civilization exhibition opens in Beijing
The first major exhibition dedicated to Minoan civilization was inaugurated at the Palace Museum in Beijing on Monday, Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.
EU trade chief seeks joint effort with US on fair tariff deal
The European Union is seeking a fair deal on tariffs with the United States, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday, adding that this would require a "significant joint effort" on both sides.
Public school teacher evaluation still in limbo
Greece’s long-delayed evaluation process for tenured public school teachers remains stalled amid bureaucratic hurdles, evaluator overload and strong pushback from educators themselves.