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Without defenses
The hotel about to be built on the unique, white rocks of Milos did not suddenly spring up. The investment plan had passed through all the relevant services, from the central administration to the local government.
ATHEX: Minor drop for stocks after record
After Friday’s 14-year high, the benchmark of the Greek stock market lost some ground on Monday.
Mitsotakis and Macron discuss AI, defense and bilateral relations
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting in Paris on Monday on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit, hosted in the French capital.
Soccer legend Takis Oikonomopoulos passes away at 81
An iconic figure of Greek soccer, goalkeeper Takis Oikonomopoulos, has passed away at the age of 81. He made history wearing the jerseys of Panathinaikos and the Greek national team.
Mysterious morning flash over Attica caused by meteor, says EMY director
The director of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), Theodoros Kolydas, explained that the mysterious morning glow observed by some in the Attic sky on early Monday was caused by a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere.
Police raid offices of security firm that released Tempe video footage
Police have raided the offices of the security company that released video footage allegedly showing the course of a freight train involved in the deadly Tempe railway disaster.
Ankara aims to use the Meteor as a blueprint for its home-produced missile, sources say
According to Greek military sources, Ankara aims to use the European Meteor missile not only to enhance its fighter jet arsenal but also to develop the domestically produced Gokhan missile.
Cyprus’ rival leaders say they’re ready for UN-led meeting to restart peace talks
The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus have said that they’re ready to take part in a UN-led gathering next month that could pave the way to a resumption of formal talks after an eight-year hiatus.
Cabbie arrested for stealing bank cards and cash from customers
Police in Athens have announced the arrest of a taxi driver who stole bank cards from customers and later used them to make cash withdrawals from their accounts.
Court employee kills himself with gun from evidence room
Police in Amfissa, Fokida, are investigating an incident where a court employee in his 40s took his own life in the local courthouse using a confiscated weapon held in the evidence room.
An open letter to the PM: Nostos for my mother will heal her and heal Greece
Mr Prime Minister, I write to you as the proud Greek son of Holly Dimitra Polhemus, one of the four thousand children and babies exported from Greece after World War II who are now seeking the restoration of their citizenship: Nostos for Greek Adoptees.
Police to be deployed on public transport in Western Attica
Police are to be deployed on public transport services in Western Attica in a pilot program to combat antisocial behavior, Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis has announced.
The Black Cat: A warm, authentic taverna in Pangrati since 1963
In a neighborhood filled with modern takes on Greek cuisine, The Black Cat sets the standard for what an authentic taverna should be.
Five arrested after clashes during basketball game in Lavrio
Police arrested five individuals in connection with clashes at the Lavrio indoor gymnasium during a basketball game on Sunday evening.
Thessaloniki court reduces sentence of child rapist
A Thessaloniki appeals court has reduced the sentence of a 59-year-old man for the repeated rape and sexual abuse of his partner’s daughter from 18 to eight years.
Kariofyllis Farm: A family-friendly animal adventure on Lesvos
High up in the mountainous region of Lepetymnos on Lesvos, Giorgos Kariofyllis cultivates prized chokeberries and tends to the free-roaming animals on his farm, which welcomes visitors of all ages.
Greece is helping to shape developments in AI, Mitsotakis says
Greece is helping to shape European developments in the crucial sector of artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said upon his arrival at the international AI Action Summit in Paris.
An out-of-touch elite
The worst thing for a country’s elite is losing touch with society and living in a bubble of its own, virtual, reality. History is rife with examples the devastating results this can have.
EU plans simpler rules for billions worth of farm subsidies, draft shows
The European Union is drawing up plans to simplify rules governing its huge farming subsidy program, draft documents seen by Reuters showed, as Brussels races to lighten the regulatory burden on local businesses.