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Opposition blasts government response to Gaza crisis
Opposition parties are firing sharp criticism at the government for its handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, accusing it of failing to take a stronger stand.
Europe split by power rates
The large increase in wholesale electricity prices in recent days in Greece and neighboring countries is causing concern as it awakens memories of the mini energy crisis of last June.
Prespa pelicans need help, says conservation group
The Society for the Protection of Prespa, one of Greece’s most important wetlands, is calling for urgent action to protect the pelican colony in the area.
Athens center to be transformed into race track for Acropolis Rally
On June 26, part of central Athens will be transformed into a race track to host a special route of the EKO Rally Acropolis.
Beekeeper arrested, fined over Evia fire
An 87-year-old beekeeper has been arrested and fined more than 3,000 euros on Evia for accidentally starting a wildfire on Wednesday afternoon in Almiropotamos, in the island’s southern mountains.
Recognizing the ‘others’
One of the best documentaries I have ever seen, “The Silence of Others” captures the work of a citizens’ movement in Spain demanding recognition of the war crimes committed during the Franco dictatorship.
PM inaugurates exhibition celebrating the sea at UN HQ in New York
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the opening ceremony of an art exhibition paying homage to Greece’s rich maritime tradition at UN headquarters in New York this week.
Greece and the new cold war between the US and China
Alexis Papachelas, the editor in chief of Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore how US competition with China is reshaping the world, and break down what questions this raises for Greece.
On Greece’s Lesvos, new migrant camp sparks wildfire fears
The pristine pine forest of Vastria on the Greek island of Lesvos is known for its size and beauty, but it has attracted harsher attention more recently as the planned site of a European Union-funded migration Center that islanders say increases the risk of wildfires.
New arrest made over Thessaloniki bomb
Authorities in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, have arrested a second suspect in connection with a bomb blast earlier this month that killed the woman who was carrying it, presumably during a planned attack on a bank.
Court: Lockheed Martin liable for fatal 2015 crash
US defense contractor Lockheed Martin must pay compensation to the families of two Hellenic Air Force pilots who died in a 2015 NATO training crash in Spain, according to a Greek appeals court decision in March earlier this year.
The traffic nightmare
I don’t know if you are experiencing this too, but the traffic problem in Attica has reached massive proportions.
Emergency services on high alert after 6.1 magnitude quake off Crete
Emergency services were on high alert in Crete on Thursday after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit off the Greek island, causing tremors felt across Turkey and Israel.
Half of citizens feel insecure
About half of all Greeks feel very or fairly insecure about their financial future.
Greek gas supplier DEPA signs deal to build power plant in Larissa
Greek gas supplier DEPA Commercial has signed an agreement for a 600-million-euro ($680 million) project to build a gas-fired power plant in Larissa, it said on Wednesday.
EU defense fund clears key hurdle
European Union ambassadors (Coreper) have approved the SAFE (Security Assistance for Europe) regulation, a €150 billion fund aimed at boosting EU defense production through market-based lending.
Police dismantles migrant smuggling ring
A large-scale police operation on Thursday dismantled a criminal network involved in migrant smuggling and the production of forged documents.
New wave of state asset utilization starts with Hellenic Saltworks
The operation to utilize public property, which has been prioritized by Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is reportedly starting with the announcement in the coming days of a tender for the privatization of Hellenic Saltworks SA.
PPC is planning to repurchase more shares
Public Power Corporation will announce a new program to repurchase shares that will total up to 10% of the share capital along with the shares repurchased already, Chairman and CEO Giorgos Stassis announced on Tuesday.
Strong earthquake hits sea area north of Crete
A strong, 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck north of Crete on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.