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Two men arrested in beating of Greek-Canadian in Crete

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 23:31
Two men were arrested Monday in connection with the violent beating of Greek-Canadian Emmanuel Kakoulakis in Iraklio, Crete, a month month and a half ago.

Education Min warns of mobile phone impact on learning at UNESCO conference

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 23:13
Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized the distraction caused by mobile phones in schools after attending the UNESCO Digital Learning Week in Paris on Monday.

Teens for Democracy 2024

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 22:48
The Athens Democracy Forum (ADF), organized by the Democracy & Culture Foundation (DCF) in association with The New York Times, has announced this year’s Teens for Democracy Initiative.

Emma Shapplin | Athens | September 20

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 22:33
French pop opera star Emma Shapplin will captivate audiences at Athens’ Odeon of Herodes Atticus on September 20.

Volos coastal area swimming ban due to dead fish

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 22:02
The Central Port Authority of Volos has banned swimming in a large section of the city’s coastline due to dead fish from Lake Karla washing into the Pagasetic Gulf.

Operation to tow Greek tanker on fire in Red Sea underway

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 21:36
A major operation is underway to tow the Greek-owned tanker Sounion, which is on fire in the Red Sea. The vessel, carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, was struck by Yemeni Houthi rebels on August 21.

Mediterranean Soundwaves | Athens | September 7

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 20:53
The City of Athens Serafio Complex (144 Pireos) will host the event series Mediterranean Soundwaves, featuring rising Italian DJ System Olympia.

PM visits Thessaly to review flood recovery efforts

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 20:27
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the town of Farkadona in Thessaly on Monday, a year after the area was devastated by storm Daniel.

Man in critical condition after elevator shaft incident; robbery suspected

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 19:36
A 61-year-old man is hospitalized on life support after being found severely injured in an elevator shaft at a construction site in the northern port city of Thessaloniki.

An ethnic Greek politician and EU lawmaker is released on probation in Albania

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 18:53
A former ethnic Greek mayor of an Albanian town, whose imprisonment on vote-buying charges has strained Albanian-Greek ties, has been released on probation, his office and a lawyer said Monday.

Election result won’t affect Greek-American ties

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 18:10
Whoever wins the US presidential election, the Greek-American relationship – which has been “exceptionally close” in recent years – will remain unaffected, says Kurt Volker, the US special representative for Ukraine during Donald Trump’s presidency, in an interview with Kathimerini.

Astypalaia project not going ahead if locals ‘don’t want it’

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 17:24
The investor promoting the controversial construction of a large tourist accommodation “village” on the Aegean island of Astypalaia says that it will not go ahead if it is not embraced by the local community.

Beleri granted early release after 16 months in Albanian prison

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 16:33
After 16 months in an Albanian prison, Fredi Beleri has been granted early release. His request, which had been postponed three times, was approved on Monday.

Beleri’s early release request to be heard Monday

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 16:14
After 16 months in an Albanian prison, Fredi Beleri’s request for early release will be heard on Monday.

First English-language course at University of Macedonia

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 16:03
Foreign students will be able to study Accounting and Finance in Thessaloniki as of this October.

Measures to tackle impact of overtourism

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 15:36
The government is launching a package of measures to preserve the long-term viability of Greek tourism, and to address issues caused by the growing number of visitors, which has already reached a new high.

Greek airports see 9.5% surge in passenger traffic in first 7 months

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 15:00
Greece’s airports have achieved notable growth in passenger traffic through the first seven months of 2024, showcasing a significant 9.5% increase over last year.

Green islands, powered by diesel

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 14:21
You’ve likely heard about the Aegean island of Astypalea and its electric cars, but what about Kythnos? Kythnos is also a “Smart Island,” if you weren’t aware.

Grid link with Cyprus in peril

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 13:37
This week will be crucial to whether the power grid link between Greece and Cyprus via Crete will be implemented.

Nurseries and kindergartens begin new school year, schools reopen on Sep 11

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 12:53
The school year for nurseries and kindergartens begins this Monday.

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