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Vandals destroy public restrooms in Thessaloniki
Unknown individuals vandalized public restrooms located along Thessaloniki’s New Waterfront, causing extensive damage to the facilities.
Rudy Youngblood to voluntarily leave Greece after successful deportation appeal
American actor Rudy Youngblood successfully appealed his deportation order through his attorney and was granted permission to leave Greece voluntarily.
Kalyvia drug party DJ detained pending trial
A 44-year-old DJ from Azerbaijan accused of organizing a drug-fueled party at a villa in Kalyvia has been detained following her court appearance today.
Archbishop Anastasios to be flown to Athens for emergency medical care
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania is set to be urgently transported to Athens following a request by the Hellenic National Emergency Medical Service (EKAV).
Man found dead on staircase in Iraklio
The body of a man, approximately 55 years old, was discovered on an external staircase near a residence in the Haniaporta area of Iraklio, Crete.
Kifissos: The underbelly of urban neglect
Spelunkers in Athens have discovered a third, massive underground lake within the Kifissos River’s subterranean course, raising serious concerns about infrastructure stability.
Ten historic tavernas in Athens and Piraeus
These places win us over with their authenticity, unpretentious atmosphere, and dishes that, though simple, are crafted with precision and care.
2025 and the need for political solutions
The new year is groaning under the previous one’s heavy legacy. Donald Trump is returning to power, Germany is holding early elections on February 23 and in France political uncertainty reins.
Retired police officer shoots at son in New Year’s Eve domestic violence incident
A 67-year-old retired police officer shot at his 37-year-old son on New Year’s Eve in the village of Arfara, near Kalamata in the Peloponnese, while the son’s mother, 54, witnessed the incident.
13-year-old Greek-Australian wins award for raising awareness on domestic violence
A 13-year-old Greek-Australian journalist and cartoonist, Madison Eve, has earned national recognition in Australia for her work raising awareness about domestic violence, according to Australian newspaper Neos Kosmos.
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers find solace in Greek monasteries
The Ukrainian soldiers arrived in Greece with marks of war – one with a head scar, another with both legs amputated above the knee, some with invisible mental wounds from a three-year conflict that has ravaged their homeland.
28-year-old arrested for deliberately injuring dog near Thessaloniki
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Halkidona, near the northern city of Thessaloniki, after deliberately swerving his car, injuring a dog.
HAAi | Athens | January 26
Australian-born, London-based DJ and producer HAAi will bring her signature melodic techno to Athens this January with a performance at the Athens Conservatory (17-19 Vasileos Georgiou B).
Athens’ ISAP faces delays and safety concerns in 2025
The Athens-Piraeus electric railway (ISAP) is facing ongoing issues as it enters the new year, with renovations of 14 outdated trains lagging behind schedule.
Albania TikTok ban sparks debate over freedom of speech
Every evening, Ergus Katiaj uploads a video on TikTok reminding customers that his shop in Tirana delivers potato chips, cigarettes and alcohol through the night. His phone buzzes with orders that add about 1,000 euros to his monthly profit.
Mild weather and local showers expected across Greece
Partly cloudy skies with occasional showers are expected across Greece on Friday, especially in the west, eastern and southern Aegean regions. Early morning fog may limit visibility in some areas.
PMI up in December from November
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector in Greece stood at 53.2 points in December, up from 50.9 points in November.
Plan for exports focuses on attracting investment
The new National Strategic Plan for Extroversion reflects a firm commitment to attracting investments, according to the president of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vassilis Korkidis.
Cyprus retail turnover is on the rise
Cyprus is seeing more people shopping and spending money, but high prices are still affecting the cost of living.
Crete punch-up leaves 4 injured
A brawl on New Year’s Eve in Tympaki, Crete, between four employees at a local packaging plant left all four injured and in need of medical treatment.