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British motorcyclist injured in crash in central Greece
A 69-year-old British man was injured Friday in a motorcycle crash with a car near Bralos overpass in Fthiotida, central Greece.
Nailing the Greek Easter feast with the perfect lamb or goat
Much as we love spit-roasting, it does, admittedly, require a lot of space, a lot of effort and a big group of guests. Roasting, in contrast, is a faster and much easier way to prepare the lamb or goat for your Greek Orthodox Easter feast.
Mammal Hands | Athens | April 27
British jazz and minimal trio Mammal Hands will perform at the Gazarte Main Stage (34 Voutadon) the weekend after Easter.
Greece declares EEZ in Ionian Sea after unveiling maritime spatial plan
Greece has officially declared an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Ionian Sea, extending from the Ionian Islands to Cape Tainaron at the southern tip of the Peloponnese's Mani peninsula.
Body recovered from submerged car off Greek coast
A 51-year-old man was found dead early Friday after his car was discovered submerged off Avlida Beach in the southern Evian Gulf, about three meters from shore.
Next German chancellor eyes strategic reset – including with Turkey
Just six weeks after the German federal elections, coalition negotiators have unveiled the agreement set to guide the country’s next government. “Germany is back,” declared Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the presumptive next chancellor.
Hotels prefer direct bookings
The gradual freeing of hotels from the obligation to offer prices no lower than those they have given on online booking platforms such as Booking.com and, above all, the development by hotels of upgraded own online booking websites are leading to a large increase in direct bookings.
Man found dead in Hania police cell
A foreign national held in detention at the police precinct of Hania, Crete, was found dead on Friday morning, police said Saturday.
Warm weather, clear skies forecast over holiday weekend
Greece will enjoy mostly clear skies over the Easter weekend, though eastern Macedonia, Thrace and the northeastern Aegean islands may see some clouds, local showers and storms until late Saturday, the national weather service, EMY, said.
Man arrested in Ilia for holding eight migrants captive
Police have arrested a man who held eight migrants captive in a house in the rural area of Nea Manolada in the northwestern Peloponnese on Thursday.
EU Commission faces complaint over easing of sustainability rules
Climate and human rights campaigners filed a complaint against the European Commission on Friday, accusing the EU executive of weakening sustainability laws without first consulting the public about the changes or assessing their impact.
An artist’s spiritual reflections find the perfect backdrop
It is hard to imagine a more fitting setting for Christos Bokoros’ “Passage into the Light” than the 13th century Basilica of Saint Mark in Iraklio, Crete, which is hosting the exhibition through end-May.
Coverage against natural disasters elusive for many businesses
Some 3,000 to 4,000 businesses in Greece are unable to secure insurance against natural disasters, despite a new law requiring all companies to obtain such coverage by June 1.
A chance for ‘stagnant’ students
A fraction of the so-called “eternal” university students – the universities themselves prefer the term “stagnant” – who have shown willingness to resume and complete their studies by taking their finals, will be given another year to graduate and avoid getting struck from university registers.
Ferry travelling towards Sporades islands breaks down
A Superstar ferry travelling towards the Sporades islands experienced a mechanical failure in its left main engine and is returning to the port city of Volos, state-run broadcaster ERT reported Saturday.
Man in Crete attacks colleague with cutter
A 46-year-old man accused of attacking a colleague with a cutter is expected to be charged with attempted murder and violating laws on weapons when he is brought before a prosecutor in Chania, Crete, on Friday.
Data centers set to devour more energy
Data centers are power guzzlers, especially if they are used to train, deploy and deliver AI applications and services: A 100 MW AI data center uses enough energy annually to power 100,000 households.
Uncertainty from Trump’s America spurs Europe into action
From tariffs to Greenland, Ukraine and European security, it seems Europeans have been left guessing when it comes to what President Trump wants.
Father and son arrested in Crete for attacking youths playing soccer
Police in in Crete have arrested a 58-year-old man and his 34-year-old son following a complaint that they attacked and beat a group of high school students playing football.
Coast Guard finds headless body off Lesvos
The Greek Coast Guard said one of its vessels found the headless body of a man in the sea off the northeastern coast of Lesvos, in the eastern Aegean, on Thursday morning.