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Registrations open for 2025 Greek language certification exams in Melbourne
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Certificate of Attainment in Greek Language exams, which will take place in May at the Greek Community of Melbourne.
Man arrested for attempted rape in Thessaloniki
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 30-year-old woman in Thessaloniki.
Tourism growth attracts foreign taxi companies to Greece
Greek taxi drivers may remain a closed-shop profession, but the activity of providing taxi services through online apps is booming.
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries experts
Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake.
Traffic affected by damaged water pipe in Athens’ north
A burst water pipe along a main road in Agia Paraskevi, northern Athens, has disrupted traffic, state broadcaster ERT reported midday on Monday.
Schools shut, more flights scheduled as quakes constantly shake Santorini
Schools remained shut and additional flights were scheduled to help people leave the Greek island of Santorini on Monday as dozens of tremors shook the popular holiday destination for a fourth day.
Fury over Tempe is back, cabinet reshuffle in the cards
The mass protests across Greece on January 26 continue to dominate the political agenda and put the conservative government under mounting pressure.
Aging ISAP fleet under scrutiny after fourth incident in a month
A series of safety incidents on the Athens-Piraeus electric railway (ISAP) have raised serious concerns about the overall reliability of the capital’s oldest network, which has been integrated into the metro system (Line 1).
Kos island detainee found dead in custody
A 34-year-old man was found dead Sunday night in the holding cells of a police station on the island of Kos. The man, a local, had been arrested a few days earlier for a robbery on the island, during which €40,000 in cash and jewelry were reportedly stolen.
Soccer fans arrested for attack on player in stands
Three men were arrested during an amateur league game in Thessaloniki on Sunday after attacking and injuring a 24-year-old soccer player who was watching from the stands, police reported.
Calls grow to follow Italy in banning DeepSeek
Calls are increasing for Greece to ban the Chinese-made DeepSeek chatbot, whose latest release, on January 20, shook Western tech stocks.
Aegean Airlines adds extra Santorini flights over seismic activity concerns
Aegean Airlines has added two extra flights to its regular Santorini - Athens schedule for Monday and Tuesday due to a rise in the number of people wanting to leave the island amid concerns over a spike in seismic activity.
Greek FM Gerapetritis to visit Israel, Palestine, and Jordan
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Israel on Monday, where he will meet with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar.
Europe should increase defense spending, says Greek PM
Europe should increase spending on defense to boost its security amid the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday.
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts
Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake.
Tempe rail crash: Belgian experts cite undeclared flammable cargo
Experts from Ghent University in Belgium investigating the 2023 Tempe railway disaster, in which a passenger train collided with a freight train, killing 57 people, believe an undeclared cargo of flammable substances exacerbated the tragedy, Real News reported Sunday.
Hospital workers plan work stoppage on Tuesday over low pay
The union representing public hospital workers, POEDIN, has called a three-hour work stoppage on Tuesday demanding the reinstatement of the two additional salaries in the public sector and full-time contracts for workers.
Santorini on alert after seismic activity
Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the Aegean tourist island of Santorini, advising people to avoid four ports, empty their pools, refrain from gathering in indoor spaces and shut schools on Monday.
Top scientists resign from research council, citing lack of strategy
Two leading Greek scientists have resigned from the National Council for Research, Technology and Innovation (ESETEK), citing a lack of government strategy in research and development.
Rainy days, cold to replace spring weather this week
Greece’s balmy January weather will turn more wintery next week, as temperatures are expected to drop 3-6 degrees degrees, starting from the western to the eastern regions.