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Man arrested in Thessaloniki for child pornography
A 63-year-old man was arrested on Friday night at Thessaloniki’s airport following a complaint involving him in child pornography.
Thessaloniki Summit 2025 held next week
SVE is next week organizing its Thessaloniki Summit 2025, themed: “Navigating the Shift: Economic & industrial policy and Southeast Europe’s future.”
Cable car project divides historic castle town
Residents and experts are voicing strong opposition to a planned €6.8 million cable car in the medieval town of Monemvasia in southern Greece, likening it to a cable car up to the Acropolis – an intrusive and inappropriate addition.
Zoning wars: Municipalities vs engineers
A government proposal to strip municipalities of urban planning authority has ignited heated debate between local government officials and engineers.
The home of Albania’s late communist dictator is now hosting what he despised most: Free thinkers
In a historical twist, the home of Albania’s late communist dictator Enver Hoxha is hosting international artists fascinated by the long-ruling leader’s library, the country’s history of isolation and its unique traditions.
Pole vaulter Karalis sets new indoor Greek record
Pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis delighted fans on Friday by jumping 5.94 m on his second attempt, setting a new Greek indoor record, at the ISTAF Indoor meet in Berlin.
Evidence not included in Tempe file
Families of victims of the tragic February 28, 2023 train crash in Tempe, central Greece, filed a legal complaint Thursday against Special Appeals Examiner Sotiris Bakaimis and his secretary.
Cyprus and Chevron-led group agree on updated plan for offshore field
Cyprus and a Chevron-led consortium have agreed on an updated development plan over an offshore gas field off Cyprus, a joint statement by the two sides said on Friday.
Inflation edges 2.7% higher in January
Inflation in Greece amounted to 2.7% in January, marginally higher than the 2.6% recorded in December, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported on Friday.
Tourism builds bridges with Japan
Tourism is a bridge that connects Greece with Japan, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni stated at a reception organized at the Japanese Embassy in Athens this week, on the occasion of the national holiday and the birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito this month.
Dendias meets with EIB officials
The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Greek Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris and Dutch Vice President Robert de Groot met with Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias on Friday.
Reimagining urban mobility: Motorcycles in Athens’ future
The development of motorcycle parking facilities could significantly enhance daily life in Athens, experts say.
“Beyond” exhibition to take place in Athens on April 4-6
The International Digital Technology and Innovation Exhibition “Beyond” will take place in Athens on April 4-6, following five consecutive years of being held in Thessaloniki.
The principal criteria for house buying
Affordable cost and high energy efficiency are the main factors in choosing a property among prospective buyers in Greece.
Traffic in the city
The center of Athens can no longer accommodate motorcycles and cars (nor tourist buses). They can no longer move or park.
Secretary Rubio meets Turkish FM Fidan in Munich
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference on Friday, the State Department announced.
ATHEX: Bourse gains another 3% this week
Athinon Avenue has just completed eight consecutive weeks of growth for its benchmark.
Course of Freedom and KKE clash intensifies
Zoe Konstantopoulou, the leader of the anti-establishment Course of Freedom, has said she intends to sue Communist Party (KKE) MP Liana Kanelli, following an intensification in the clash between the two parties over their response to the Tempe railway disaster and other issues.
St Patrick’s Day Ball | Athens | March 8
Athens’ Irish community and its many friends will celebrate Ireland’s national holiday a week early at the annual Greek-Irish Society St Patrick’s Day Gala Ball at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, Syntagma Square.