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Turkish Navy continues to shadow Greek surveys north of Crete
A Turkish corvette is once again shadowing a Greek-leased research vessel north of Crete, marking the second such incident in less than ten days.
45-year-old man identified in €53,825 cryptocurrency theft case
A 45-year-old man has been identified in an online fraud and cryptocurrency theft case involving 53,825 euros, according to Greece’s Cyber Crime Unit. He faces charges of computer fraud and unauthorized access to data.
Legendary goalkeeper’s funeral service on Thursday
A funeral service for legendary Greek goalkeeper Takis Oikonomopoulos, who passed away at 81 on Monday, will be held this Thursday at Agios Dimitrios Church in Kifissia, northern Athens.
Narcotics seized at Corfu house, 19-year-old arrested
A 19-year-old man was arrested at his home on Corfu after a port police search uncovered a variety of narcotics, including pink cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy pills.
EU, Canada and Mexico condemn Trump move to hike steel and aluminium tariffs
Mexico, Canada and the European Union on Tuesday condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports next month, a move that has fanned fears of a trade war.
109 earthquakes recorded near Santorini on Monday
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) announced that on Monday, 109 earthquakes were recorded between Santorini and Amorgos.
Green sea turtle nest discovered for the first time on Rhodes
The Sea Turtle Protection Society "Archelon" has announced that, for the first time, a green sea turtle nest has been documented on the island of Rhodes.
Finalizing weapon decisions as F-35 program total reaches €4.6 bln
Athens’ plan to procure 20 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets is the centerpiece of its defense strategy for the coming years.
Powerful tremors continue; Santorini business support measures introduced
A series of strong earthquakes, each nearing a magnitude of 5.0, were recorded early Tuesday between the islands of Amorgos and Santorini, following a 5.3-magnitude quake on Monday night.
Kerameikos: An oasis in the ancient city
The Kerameikos archaeological site provides a peaceful escape, transporting visitors to the history-rich northwestern gates of ancient Athens.
Greek-American politicians honored for their contribution to bilateral relations
Four prominent members of the US Congress were honored at an event held as part of the 6th Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Conference in Washington, D.C., in recognition of their contributions to advancing Greek-American relations.
Farewell to a distinguished Greek American
Dr Sotirios Vahaviolos, a distinguished Greek American who embodied the American dream and excelled as a scientist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and patriot, passed away a few days ago at the age of 78. He died at his home in Princeton, New Jersey, surrounded by his family.
MPs expected to elect president in fourth round of vote on Wednesday
Greek Parliament will elect the new president in the fourth and last round of voting on Wednesday, with the candidate of the ruling Conservatives expected to secure the reduced required majority of 151 lawmakers.
National Tsunami Warning Centre installs tide gauge in Santorini
A tide gauge has been installed on the northeastern coast of Santorini by the National Tsunami Warning Centre (NTWC) of the Geodynamics Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
Trembling earth keeps scientists alert over continued seismic activity
More than 10 underwater earthquakes with a magnitude of at least 4.0 have struck between the Cycladic islands of Santorini and Amorgos since Tuesday morning, raising concerns among Greek scientists about the development of the seismic activity in the area.
Political tensions flare over Tempe probe
As the release of findings on the deadly Tempe train crash approaches, political debates are intensifying.
A Greek in the Darfur border crisis
“Are you Greek?” Three simple words – just two in Greek – that I never expected to hear in Adre, a remote eastern Chadian town on the border with Sudan, now the epicenter of the Sudanese refugee crisis.
Seismologist resigns from earthquake committee citing political intervention
Akis Tselentis, a seismology professor and former director of Athens Geodynamic Institute, said on Tuesday he had submitted his resignation to the Secretary General of Civil Protection, citing government intervention in the work of a scientific community tasked with monitoring the spike in seismic activity near Santorini in the past few weeks.
New barrage of tremors hit Santorini, Amorgos
At least five more earthquakes were recorded on Tuesday morning in the sea area between the Cycladic islands of Santorini and Amorgos, as the wave of tremors that have struck the popular tourist islands continued for the 17th day.
Local impact from US tariffs to be small, but not negligible
The consequences of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on all steel and aluminum imports from the US will be limited, but not negligible.