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Experts concerned by intensifying seismic activity
Speaking to Kathimerini, the Director of the Institute of Geodynamics, Vassilis Karastathis noted there have been a lot of tremors in the Aegean on Sunday, many of which stronger than 4-magnitude.
Annual shipping forum to be held on February 7
The 15th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum will take place this Friday at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Athens hotel (89-93 Syngrou).
Lamela’s brace sinks PAOK, as Reds and Greens win
Eriκ Lamela scored twice at Toumba on Sunday, including arguably the best goal of the season so far, to give AEK a precious win at PAOK.
New discoveries point to more ‘untold secrets’ at Ancient Philippi site
A number of surprising discoveries at the Archaeological Site of Philippi in northwestern Greece are challenging what we knew about this important UNESCO world heritage site and its incredible history.
Cybersecurity applications made in Kozani
Thanasis Liatifis stands in front of the large whiteboard, a marker in his hand, trying to solve an equation. The cold in the city of Kozani, Western Macedonia, is bitter, but he enjoys working in the warmth of the laboratory, along with a cup of coffee.
Major volcano blast off Santorini very unlikely, says expert
Ruins of a settlement lie on the rocky promontory of Skaros on the Greek island of Santorini, on June 15, 2022.
Trumpian wave crashing over Greece
Donald Trump’s election for a second term to the American presidency has caused waves across the globe – waves that are, inevitably, also affecting Greece. Indeed, the findings of recent public opinion polls are impressive – and not in a good way.
Greece can become an energy export hub
US energy giant Chevron’s interest in Greek hydrocarbons was first expressed in January 2022 and culminated in an official proposal following a detailed analysis of the available data, which it acquired in 2023, and a series of systematic visits to Greece, the CEO of the Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA), Aristofanis Stefatos, tells Kathimerini.
Wildfire breaks out in Corinthia
A wildfire is currently burning in an agricultural and forested area near Bozikas, Corinthia.
Three-year-old in Crete declared brain-dead amid abuse investigation
A three-year-old boy, identified as Angelos, has been declared brain-dead after spending a week in the pediatric ICU of the general university hospital of Heraklion.
Red pepper and feta pie with buttery phyllo
With an abundance of red Florina peppers in Western Macedonia, it’s only natural that they are used as a filling for pies like this one. The dough is rolled in a way that creates beautifully distinct layers during baking, giving it a texture reminiscent of puff pastry.
OSE, Hellenic Train failed to meet challenge
In the gloom that followed the deadliest rail disaster in Greece’s history, a sliver of hope had emerged that the shock created by the loss of 57 lives would help the long-neglected rail system to start upgrading its services and maintenance.
Tempe rail disaster trial seen in 2025
The trial of those held responsible for the Tempe rail disaster, Greece’s worst ever, which claimed 57 lives on the night of February 28, 2023 would begin in June 2024, Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis had assured the public.
New 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts waters between Santorini and Amorgos
The quake’s epicenter was located 27.1 km (16.8 miles) north-northeast of Thira, at a depth of 4 km (2.5 miles).
Two rescued after fire breaks out in Glyfada home
A fire broke out in a house on Moreos Street in Glyfada in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Prisoner escapes from hospital in Athens
A prisoner escaped on Saturday night from the general state hospital of Nikaia in Athens.
Renovate to rent platform to open in about two weeks
The platform of the improved program “I Renovate – I Rent” is expected to reopen in about two weeks’ time, with the subsidy rate increasing from 40% to 60% and the amount from 10,000 to 13,500 euros, according to sources from the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family.
Brussels considers RRF extension
The European Commission is pondering ways to ease the rules regarding how European Union member-states utilize funds from Brussels that remain unused, according to a report in Politico, as the bloc strives to bridge its competitiveness gap with the US.
S&P upgrades the rating of four Greek banks
S&P Global Ratings upgraded the credit ratings of National Bank of Greece, Eurobank, Piraeus and Aegean Baltic Bank on Friday, and affirmed the rating of Alpha Bank, citing the stronger institutional environment and the improved capital quality of the sector.
Egypt fears Syria’s revolutionary fervor could be contagious
Soon after Islamist rebels overthrew the authoritarian president of Syria, Bashar Assad, a hashtag gathered steam on Egyptian social media: “It’s your turn, dictator.”