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Beleri calls on EU to prioritize Greek minority rights in Albania’s accession process

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 21:46
New Democracy MEP Fredi Beleri urged the EU to ensure that the rights of the Greek minority are respected during Albania’s accession process in a session of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) on Thursday.

Psychiatric hospital inmate still missing after killing female patient 

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 21:00
A 47-year old male inmate who fatally attacked a 44-year-old female patient at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica in Dafni, western Athens, in the early hours of Wednesday morning could still be hiding somewhere within the hospital premises, a police official has told local media outlet SKAI. 

Lessons in democracy from America

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 20:38
The Munich Security Conference was the stage for the clearest expression of the Trump administration’s hostility towards the project of a united, liberal Europe, with Vice President J.D. Vance attacking EU leaders while expressing support for political forces aligned with Vladimir Putin.

Whole apple preserves with pomegranate syrup

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 20:32
The apples are kept whole in the jar. This simple yet delicious dessert calls for just sugar, water, apples and pomegranate syrup, which gives it a bold, vibrant red color

Fast food, faster drivers: Greek roads in disarray

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 20:01
Delivery drivers in Greece are increasingly violating traffic laws under the pressure of quick order deliveries, experts warn. Common infractions include running stop signs, driving against traffic, and ignoring red lights.

Search continues for missing German tourist

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 19:32
The search for a 21-year-old German tourist who went missing in a mountainous area of the Hania region on the southern island of Crete continued on Wednesday.

Athens takes emergency measures to protect homeless from cold snap

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 19:16
The City of Athens is taking emergency measures in response to the freezing temperatures expected in the coming days, according to forecasts from the National Meteorological Service. These measures will take effect starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

December saw 6.5% more foreigners in Greek hotels

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 19:15
A significant increase in the movement of hotel accommodations, camping sites, and short-term collective accommodations (rooms for rent) was recorded for December 2024, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Mountain snow giving way, study shows

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 18:49
Greece is seeing fewer snow days and reduced snow coverage due to climate change, according to a study by the National Observatory of Athens’ Meteo team.

Trump stuns Europe. Now what?

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 17:56
The past week has thrown the Transatlantic relationship into turmoil, with the shocks for Europe coming one after the other.

Skylakakis discusses hydrocarbons with ExxonMobil and Chevron in Cairo

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 17:50
Environment and Energy Minister Thodoros Skylakakis held crucial discussions in Cairo this week with senior executives from two major US companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, regarding the prospects for hydrocarbon exploration in Greece.

Forensic report finds no signs of foul play in Kalogirou’s death

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 17:37
New details have emerged from the autopsy of 39-year-old Vassilis Kalogirou, whose body was found in an advanced state of decomposition near the banks of the Pineios River in Tirnavos, central Greece, on Monday. Authorities are now awaiting the results of histological and toxicological tests to determine the cause of death.

Gov’t worried about new retail price hikes

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 17:08
Development Ministe Takis Theodorikakos on Monday asked all sides in the market to reduce their average profit, in addition to the measures already applied for the ceiling on the gross profit margin.

Turkish murder suspect arrested in Thessaloniki on Interpol warrant

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 16:20
A 44-year-old Turkish national wanted for murder in Turkey has been arrested in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on an international warrant issued by Interpol, Greek authorities reported.

Hellenic Train denies concealing audio evidence in Tempe rail disaster

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 15:45
The private company responsible for trains on Greece’s railway network has issued an official statement addressing reports alleging the concealment of audio recordings related to the February 2023 Tempe rail disaster, which killed 57 people.

Turkish business group defends itself after investigation starts for critical remarks

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 15:04
Turkey’s main business group TUSIAD defended itself on Tuesday as working for the national interest after an investigation was launched into one of its executive’s criticism of a crackdown on dissenting figures.

Erdogan says Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty indisputable for Turkey

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 14:32
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty were indisputable in the eyes of Ankara in the coming period, adding Turkey would be an appropriate venue for any possible peace talks involving Russia.

Greek festival to bring music, food, and culture to Darling Harbour

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 14:19
The Greek Festival Darling Harbour will take over Sydney’s Darling Harbour this weekend, offering a two-day celebration of Greek heritage, food, and music, The Greek Herald reports.

Shifting sands: A beach divided between nature and progress

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 14:06
A controversial construction project on Potamos Beach on the island of Thassos in the northern Aegean has raised concerns among residents.

Deadly attack at Athens psychiatric hospital: 47-year-old inmate kills female patient

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 13:11
A 47-year-old male inmate has fatally attacked a 44-year-old female patient at the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica in Dafni, western Athens.

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