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Greek Australian to spearhead efforts to combat extremism in Victoria

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 01:52
Following a rise in antisemitic incidents across Australia and Victoria and a terrorist bombing of a synagogue, the premier of Victoria has appointed a Greek Australian George Lekakis to head an advisory group to spearhead efforts to combat extremism, strengthen social cohesion and foster unity.

Mitsotakis outlines measures against youth internet addiction

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 01:19
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed internet addiction, banking reforms, tax relief plans and Greece’s foreign policy, in a wide-ranging interview with state broadcaster ERT.

Young offenders to be required to participate in sports

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 00:50
Young offenders will be required to join sports clubs and participate in sporting activities under new plans to tackle juvenile delinquency, two government ministers have announced.

New traffic code proposes 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 00:14
The new Greek traffic code proposes a 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas to enhance road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, reduce noise and improve air quality.

Amusement park owner remanded over fatal August accident

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 23:54
The owner of the amusement park that claimed the life of a 19-year-old last August in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has been remanded in custody pending trial after testifying before an investigating magistrate.

Italy’s Meloni warns EU court against blocking Albania migrant relocations

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 23:37
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Tuesday to dismiss objections to her government’s flagship plan to send sea migrants to Albania.

Pulping books and rewriting history

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 22:59
How are historical myths constructed and imposed? By silencing and concealing facts, even by destroying documents and testimonies.

Police release details of suspect in Pangrati arms find

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 22:30
Police have released the name and photograph of the man who was the tenant of a storage unit that was found to contain firearms and explosives in the central Athens district of Pangrati last month.

A ‘hellish’ decade in the decision-making center of the EU

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 22:04
Margaritis Schinas has no intention of “becoming a monk” now that his long stint in Brussels is over, the former European Commission vice president assures Kathimerini.

Driver arrested for hit-and-run in East Attica

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 21:52
The police authorities have arrested the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on Tuesday afternoon, then abandoned the scene, on Marathonos Avenue, East Attica.

UN refugee agency expects 1 million Syrians to return in six months

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 21:48
A UN refugee agency official has said that some 1 million Syrian refugees are expected to return to the country in the first six months of 2025, asking states to refrain from forcing them to do so.

Free STI testing at Athens municipal clinics

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 21:24
Free confidential testing for HIV, viral hepatitis B and C, as well as syphilis, is being offered at the municipal clinics of Athens.

Greek stocks find love as turnaround efforts pay off

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 21:06
Greek stocks are fast becoming a popular option for investors, with some expecting an upgrade to coveted developed-market status next year, as the economy outpaces its eurozone peers and bank stocks roar ahead.

Woman dies after fall from Athens hotel

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 20:41
A woman who fell from the seventh floor of a hotel at the intersection of Michalakopoulou and Papadiamantopoulou streets in the center of Athens earlier on Tuesday has lost her life.

October posts major rise in accommodation turnover

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 20:36
Food service recorded a more modest rise of 5.1% year on year.

Authorities rescue 23 people near Lesvos and warn pressure on migration routes is rising

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 20:22
Authorities say 23 migrants were rescued from a dinghy near the island of Lesvos in the eastern Aegean Sea on Tuesday.

Prosecutor orders inquiry into Thessaloniki metro breakdown

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 20:01
The Prosecutor’s Office in Thessaloniki ordered on Tuesday a preliminary investigation into the breakdown of a metro train carriage on December 14 which forced passengers to evacuate by walking in the tunnels.

Exploring the legacy of the Cretan diet in a green paradise

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 19:28
Discover the timeless wisdom of the Cretan Diet at Petros Marinakis’ Botanical Garden of Crete, where traditional principles find new forms of expression.

Man killed in hit-and-run in East Attica

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 19:19
A man was hit and killed by a truck that was speeding on Marathonos Avenue, East Attica, on Tuesday afternoon.

EODY report sees delays in MMR vaccinations in Greece

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 18:55
Greek parents delay the completion of children’s vaccinations against diseases such as whooping cough or measles, while there are differences in vaccination coverage between regions in the country, a study by the National Public Health Organization (EODY) has shown.

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