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Bulgaria to hold another snap parliamentary election on Oct 27
Bulgaria will hold a snap parliamentary election, its seventh in just three years, on October 27, President Rumen Radev has said, following the failure of its political parties to agree a coalition government.
No bribes, no inspections
Under the pressure of Greece’s creditors, in the days of the financial crisis, three major pieces of legislation were passed to simplify the way businesses could start their activity.
German who beat partner at Cretan airport to appear in court
A 27-year-old German national arrested last week for beating his 19-year-old partner while waiting to board a flight at the airport of Iraklio, Crete, is expected to appear before a court on Monday.
Is Turkey a Trojan horse inside NATO?
Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down how the roadblocks Turkey is putting up with regard to NATO's largest air exercise set to take place in Greece are not only putting the exercise at risk, but also the alliance itself.
Fight against hooligans gains momentum
An updated strategy for handling fan violence has been developed by the Ministry of Citizen Protection, which provides for the involvement of the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and the nation’s counterterrorism authority.
Wildfire in Mount Pangaio burning for fifth day
Firefighters in the north of Greece are continuing for a fifth day to battle a large wildfire that broke out on the forested ridge of Mount Pangaio, northern Greece, on August 22.
Paros thieves make off with high value loot from Frenchman’s home
Police on the Cycladic island of Paros is searching for the suspects who stole cash, jewellery and valuables from the home of a French national on Saturday night.
A window of opportunity
Many former governments would envy where Greece is, politically, right now: with no real opposition and no sign of one appearing anytime soon.
Thirty new buses hit the streets in Athens
Thirty new buses have hit the streets in Athens for use in public transport, with another 170 of the new technology vehicles expected to go into circulation soon.
Greek-flagged ship on fire since Aug 23 after Houthi attack, EU naval mission says
The Greek-flagged ship Sounion has been on fire since August 23 after an attack by Yemen’s Houthis with no obvious signs of an oil spill, EU Red Sea naval mission Aspides has said in a post on X.
High risk of fire in four regions on Monday
A very high risk of fire (risk category 4) is predicted on Monday in four regions of Greece, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
High-quality internet to reach remote schools
Despite the fact that all Greek schools, as public services, have access to the internet, it is not the same everywhere, due to the country’s geography.
Heat expected to break this week
Following another very warm weekend with daytime temperatures reaching as much as 38-39 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, the national weather service has forecast a break in the heat starting with the new week.
Pole vaulter Karalis clears 6 meters
Emmanouil Karalis became the first Greek to soar over 6 meters in the men's pole vault Sunday.
A youth climate corps for Greece
As Greece faces yet another devastating wildfire season, the urgency for a pragmatic and practical set of solutions has never been more clear.
Boris Johnson’s son treated at Greek hospital
The young son of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had to be treated at the public hospital of Karystos, on the island of Evia, Sunday.
The first Greek hire by a historic US music studio
Listening to “Every Breath You Take” as a teenager in his room in the Attica suburb of Pikermi, Alexandros Kalteziotis never imagined that in just 10 years he’d be in the same studio where The Police recorded much of their work.
Too much bureaucracy
First things first: Provisions for “fire prevention measures on plots and in other uncovered areas located in or near residential areas” have been in force since 1987.
Presumptive income and justice
Let’s not hide behind our finger anymore. Tax disparities between wage earners/pensioners and the self-employed have always been glaring.
Grand Gala | Thessaloniki | October 5
Twelve dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet are coming to the Theater of the Earth (Theatro Gis, ntng.gr) to present the finest moments from renowned classical ballet productions such as “Swan Lake” and “Giselle” on October 5. The show will feature principal dancers, soloists and other artists from what is arguably the most famous classical ballet company […]