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Falling tree kills man in Crete
A 43-year-old Cretan man has been killed by a falling tree.
60 arrested in Thessaloniki drug raids
A total of 60 people were arrested over the past six days for drug possession and trafficking in various areas of the city.
Greek frigate joins European mission in Red Sea
The Hellenic Navy frigate Hydra is currently in the Red Sea, joining the European mission “Shields” to safeguard maritime navigation in the region.
Northern Greece braces for severe weather; school closures, snow chains ordered
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has updated its severe weather bulletin. Heavy rain, strong storms, and snow are expected in northern Greece over the next few hours.
Pasa makarouna, Kos’ unique take on lasagne
A traditional recipe from the island of Kos in the Dodecanese by the late Greek gastronomy researcher Evi Voutsina.
Three police officers detained for failing to arrest drunk driver
A prosecutor has ordered 3 police officers who failed to arrest a drunk driver before he caused a fatal accident in Crete detained.
Mitsotakis outlines 18 tax reductions and 7 income support measures
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis resumed his weekly government update, outlining the government’s key measures, including tax reductions, support for low-income pensioners and disposable income increase.
Rain delays Sakkari’s Aussie Open match one day
Heavy rainfall that struck Melbourne for nearly six hours disrupted the Australian Open schedule, which kicked off today in the Australian city.
Man rescues Fasianos painting amid California wildfires, sparking emotional response
Los Angeles resident Francois Auroux was captured on NBC’s camera fleeing a California wildfire on his bicycle, clutching a painting by famed Greek artist Alekos Fasianos.
Greece’s tourism hits record highs, offering optimism for 2025 despite hurdles
As 2024 concludes, Greece’s tourism sector celebrates record-breaking achievements while navigating pressing challenges.
Retailers gear up for winter sales with deep discounts starting January 13
Winter sales kick off Monday, January 13, with merchants offering substantial discounts to attract shoppers.
Taste the spirit at Elliniko Apostagma event
Elliniko Apostagma, the tasting event for all Greek alcoholic drinks, is taking place this Sunday, January 19, for an eighth time at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Kallithea from 11.30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cyprus realty prices rise in 2024 Q3
The official House Prices Index in Cyprus recorded an increase of 2.7% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023
Stephenson Harwood’s Greece office expands
International law firm Stephenson Harwood has announced a new plan for its practice in Greece. Encompassing three core elements, the developments mark a step change in the firm’s operations in the country, expanding the office’s work in maritime, litigation and certain areas of Greek law.
Tourism minister defends new bill in Parliament
The regulations of the new Tourism Ministry bill “meet the demands of the times and comprise one more step toward the strategic target for a sustainable and quality development of Greek tourism,” Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Friday, speaking at a committee in Parliament.
Major road linking Aigaleo with highway
The plan to link the Western Regional Highway of Aigaleo with the Athens-Corinth National Road was presented by Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras at the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday.
Thank God for Sisi
The joint statement issued by Egypt, Greece and Cyprus during the Cairo trilateral meeting urged Syria’s new leadership to uphold its responsibilities under international treaties, warning that preferential agreements with Turkey would carry consequences.
An ointment for Musk
Kyriakos Velopoulos, leader of the far-right, Christian nationalist and pro-Russian Greek Solution party, has asked the Greek parliamentary speaker to invite tech billionaire Elon Musk to speak in Parliament because, as he said, “he leads the global effort for freedom of speech, expression and the free dissemination of ideas.”
The critical 3%: Driving change and overcoming inertia
Management experts suggest that mobilizing just 3% of a company’s workforce is sufficient to drive modernization, progress and growth.
Waste handling deficit
The deficit of the waste management body that municipalities are “suddenly” called upon to cover – and ultimately the government on their behalf – is only the symptom.