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Traffic accident in northern Athens leaves one dead, four injured
A man lost his life, and four others were injured in a traffic accident on Tuesday afternoon in Neo Psychiko, northern Athens.
Greece focuses on both gas and renewables, ministry officials stress
The first drilling for hydrocarbons may start within the year, possibly off Crete.
AI and scientists unite to decipher old scrolls charred by the Vesuvius volcano
Scientists hope a mix of artificial intelligence and human expertise will help decipher ancient scrolls carbonized by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago.
Quiet anger that went unheeded
“What happened to bring the Tempe matter back to the fore with such force?” many ask. The truth is that the government underestimated the deadly 2023 rail disaster from the onset.
What will Athens be like in 2070?
Athens seems to be living its “moment” right now, though residents and visitors have a much different understanding of what this means.
Over 6,400 earthquakes recorded near Santorini within nine days
More than 6,400 earthquakes were recorded between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos from January 26 to February 3, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) announced on Wednesday.
Three new ambassadors present credentials
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Ireland, Sweden and Vietnam at a ceremony at the Presidential Mansion in Athens.
David Lynch | Athens | February 14-24
In honor of late film director David Lynch, the Athens Film Festival has organized 10 days filled with his cinematography at two theaters in the city.
Hellenic Train in emergency cancellation of some suburban services
Rail operator Hellenic Train has announced the cancellation of a number of services in the Athens Proastiakos (suburban) system later on Wednesday due to “extraordinary circumstances.”
Supreme Court upholds conviction of priest for sexual harassing woman during confession
The Greek Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a priest for the sexual harassment of a woman during confession.
Memory and resistance
Given his persistent efforts to impose the lie that he won the 2020 elections, it would be no surprise if Donald Trump attempts to erase anything that proves the opposite.
Turning old factories into homes
More than half a billion euros is expected to be invested by the end of the decade in converting old industrial properties into mixed-use complexes, with a focus on housing.
Experts warn of landslide danger in Santorini
The president of the Hellenic Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP), Efthymis Lekkas, issued a warning on Wednesday about the heightened risk of landslides in Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity.
Earthquakes keep rattling Santorini every few minutes
Earthquakes rattled Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes through the night and into Wednesday as authorities bolstered their emergency plans in case the hundreds of temblors over the past few days are a harbinger of a larger quake to come.
Students fall ill on school trip to Crete
More than 20 students from two Athens high schools who are on a school trip to the Cretan city of Hania have been admitted to the emergency department of the local hospital with gastrointestinal problems.
Decree issued for crematorium in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is set to host the second crematorium in the country following the publication of the relevant presidential decree in the Government Gazette authorizing its construction.
The Moraitis winery: Guardians of Paros’ vineyard legacy
The Moraitis family brings the Cyclades to our glasses, expressing the island terroir and showcasing the dry-farmed vineyard of Paros for over a century.
Indirect hit from a trade war
Greece has little exposure to the US market, but tariffs may affect investments and markets.
Evacuation of Santorini continues as tremors persist
Hundreds more people were expected to leave Greece’s Santorini island on Wednesday as tremors shook the popular summer tourist destination for a sixth day.
Athens International Airport to become Europe’s first to rely 100% on green energy
Athens International Airport is entering the final stretch to achieve its zero carbon footprint goal by 2025.