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Vulnerable to online crime
The digitalization of every aspect of economic activity in Greece has been accompanied by a parallel “bloom” of new forms of crime, for which the authorities were unprepared.
Teenagers attack 50-year-old man in eastern Athens, leaving him seriously injured
A group of teenagers allegedly violently attacked a 50-year-old man outside a school in Glyka Nera, eastern Athens, leaving him seriously injured.
‘I’m not a clown’: Postecoglou dismisses job concerns
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou dismissed questions about his job in a bullish press conference performance on Tuesday ahead of the Europa League final, angrily refuting a suggestion that he was a clown.
ATHEX: Banks soar close to decade-high
The positive climate in European markets and the ever-broadening interest in lower capitalizations at the Greek stock market gave the benchmark at Athinon Avenue a fresh boost on Tuesday,
Facing Merz’s Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had been venturing deeply into foreign affairs since before taking office.
Mitsotakis discusses UNSC priorities, Cyprus and Gaza with UN chief
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
Release | Athens | June 7 – July 23
A summer staple, the Release Athens Festival returns this June and July at Plateia Nerou (Water Square) with a diverse lineup.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches Greece
Smoke from Canada’s ongoing wildfires has traveled more than 10,000 kilometers to reach Greece, satellite images analyzed by Athens-based fire meteorology group Flame have shown.
Survey findings urge ND to win back disillusioned reformists
A recent public opinion survey presented to the prime minister and seen by Kathimerini suggests that the ruling conservatives should be less concerned about winning back voters gravitating further to the right.
In Romania, democracy’s second chance
Despite the well-founded fear, Romania today does not have an extreme right-wing, Trumpist president, who, along with the leaders of Hungary and Slovakia, would enforce the pro-Putin faction in the European Union.
The Stranglers | Athens | June 23
Legendary English rock band the Stranglers will perform at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on June 23.
Mitsotakis highlights Greece’s commitment to maritime security in UN speech
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to safeguarding free sea navigation during a high-level discussion on maritime security, held as part of Greece’s presidency of the UN Security Council.
Athens charity Run-Bike-Walk event this Sunday for raising cancer awareness
Local cancer support group Kefi is staging its fifth annual charity run, bike, and walk event this Sunday in Athens to mark International Cancer Survivors Day – following several days later – with the aim of raising awareness, fostering solidarity, and giving a voice to those affected by cancer.
‘We are being attacked by a mob. We are urgently requesting assistance’
The mystery surrounding the murder of American Ambassador to Cyprus Rodger Davies and a Maronite Cypriot secretary at the embassy, Antoinette Varnava, on August 19, 1974, immediately after the Turkish invasion of the island, is investigated by Andreas Hadjikyriacos in his book “The Invisible Conspiracy – Who Killed the American Ambassador in Nicosia in 1974 and Why.”
Mati wildfire victims’ association protests appeal of compensation rulings by local authorities
The association of relatives of the victims of the Eastern Attica (Mati) wildfire has submitted a letter of protest against the decision by municipal and regional authorities to appeal compensation rulings.
Toughening up on fuel tricks
The tax authorities expect to collect an additional 500 million euros in revenue from combating fuel smuggling this year.
Two arrested in northern Greece for using courier service to traffic cannabis
Two individuals were arrested on Monday in northern Greece for allegedly being part of a drug trafficking operation that used postal services to deliver packages.
Why is northern Corfu called Kensington-on-sea?
With its beautiful olive groves, emerald waters and exquisite cuisine, northeast Corfu offers understated luxury and authentic experiences for discerning travelers – not tourists
Greece an ‘ideal connector’ in the IMEC corridor
The geopolitical and energy partnership between Greece and the United States remains critically important under the Trump administration, Greece’s Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou tells Kathimerini in an interview, reflecting on his recent visit to the US.
Stereo MCs | Athens | May 21
One of the UK’s most iconic electronic hip-hop groups, Stereo MCs, returns to Athens for a live performance at Gazarte (32 Voutadon) on May 21