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Alarm raised over missing young TB patient
Health authorities on the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes have sounded the alarm after losing contact with a 38-year-old woman whose daughter, aged 3, was under medical observation for tuberculosis.
New Democracy unease ahead of secret vote
The ruling New Democracy party is facing internal unease ahead of a secret parliamentary vote on whether to open a preliminary investigation into former transport minister Kostas Karamanlis over alleged misconduct related to the 2023 Tempe rail disaster.
Fundamentalist MP Nikos Papadopoulos files lawsuit over National Gallery incident
Far-right nationalist MP Nikos Papadopoulos has filed a lawsuit over a controversial incident at the National Gallery in March, during which he vandalized four artworks, claiming they were “offensive to religion.”
What’s standing in the way of Turkey and the F-35s?
Reports indicate that President Trump and members of his administration are looking for ways to circumvent or lift CAATSA sanctions and put arms sales, particularly of F-35 jets, back on the table with Turkey. They are coming up against a challenge that is significantly more complex than simply waiving sanctions. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent […]
SAFE could be a ‘backdoor’ for Turkish aspirations, warns Greek defense minister
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday voiced strong reservations about Turkey’s potential involvement in Europe’s SAFE scheme for defense cooperation, warning that third-country involvement in the program could pose a risk to the integrity of the European Union.
Authorities find no link between arrested Turkish nationals and Thessaloniki shooting
The five Turkish nationals arrested on Wednesday were found to have no connection to the recent shooting in Thermi, Thessaloniki, which targeted members of the National Intelligence Service (EYP).
Turkey seeking ‘more favorable’ terms for EU security scheme
Turkey is demanding that the European Union offer “more favorable” conditions for its defense industry’s participation in the newly announced Security Action for Europe (SAFE) scheme, saying that improving the terms of third-party involvement would be “a sincerity test for the EU.”
Only EPPO can investigate OPEKEPE, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court said in an announcement that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is the only competent authority for investigating OPEKEPE, the Greek agency managing EU subsidies, including farming subsidies.
A Greek as UNWTO chair?
As a global power in tourism, Greece is now vying for the leadership of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Athens trolley bus fleet upgrade being mulled
The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) has earmarked 30,000 euros to commission a study on upgrading the Greek capital’s trolley bus network as part of an ongoing overhaul of public transportation.
Taxi strike in Attica enters second day
The 48-hour taxi strike in Attica enters its second day on Thursday, as drivers protest against unresolved regulatory issues and mounting economic pressures.
ND stays ahead as polls trouble opposition parties
Polls midway through ruling New Democracy’s second term in office reveal a competitive and fluid political landscape.
European prosecutor brings charges against another 16 suspects over role in stalled railway contract
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has brought additional charges against 16 individuals in connection with the long-delayed implementation of Contract 717, a €41 million EU-funded project for modernizing Greece’s railway network.
Probe launched into culling violations after sheep pox outbreak
Authorities in Magnesia, central Greece have launched a preliminary investigation following reports that over 500 dead sheep and goats, culled to contain a sheep pox outbreak, have remained unburied for a week in a farm near Kanalia.
Local authority calls for urgent action to save Mount Parnitha’s deer
The municipal authority of Acharnes, east of Athens, is expressing concern over the dramatic decline in the population of red deer (Cervus elaphus) at the capital’s Parnitha National Park.
Migrants without papers face prison
The government introduced sweeping immigration legislation on Wednesday that criminalizes an undocumented presence in the country, imposing prison sentences up to three years and fines reaching 10,000 euros for migrants caught without legal papers.
Mati fire victims’ families still waiting for justice
The appeal trial over the 2018 wildfire in eastern Attica that claimed more than 100 lives in Mati and neighboring seaside towns began with high hopes on the part of the victims’ families.
UniCredit doubles stake in Alpha Bank
UniCredit has doubled its stake in Alpha Bank to nearly 20%, subject to regulatory approval, the Italian bank said on Wednesday, as it diverted its attention away from M&A stumbling blocks elsewhere.
Turkish gang members fire at Greek agents
Members of a Turkish criminal organization opened fire on Greek intelligence agents during a surveillance operation Tuesday afternoon, marking a dangerous escalation in organized crime activity that has transformed Greece into a haven for international criminals.
Aegean reports record core earnings in Q1
Greece’s largest carrier, Aegean Airlines, reported record first-quarter core profit on Wednesday, boosted by a rise of 8% in passenger traffic.