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Mapping the deep: Old-school fishers fighting for the future
Greek fishermen’s deep knowledge of the sea is proving crucial in mapping vital marine habitats, according to a new study by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation and the University of Plymouth.
Man arrested in Crete for animal abuse
A 44-year-old man was arrested in eastern Crete for violations of animal welfare legislation.
Global climate anxiety outpaces local concern
A global survey on public trust reveals a sharp contrast between worldwide climate anxiety and local concern.
Turkish tourists flocking to the islands for the weekend
More than 5,000 Turkish tourists were expected to arrive in the islands of Lesvos and Chios over the weekend for the Seker Bayram holiday, providing a seasonal boost to local economies.
Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan’s main rival
Hundreds of thousands of Turks protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main rival, sustaining the largest demonstrations Turkey has seen in more than a decade.
Elephant | Athens | March 29 – June 28
DL Gallery (55A Mesologiou) presents “Elephant,” a solo exhibition by Athens-based photographer Dimitris Mytas curated by Nina Kassianou.
Factbox: EU ban on Russia’s LNG re-exports comes into effect
The European Union's ban on re-exporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) via EU ports, which aims to reduce Moscow's revenues after its invasion of Ukraine, came into effect this week.
Priority to collective labor contract expansion
The Labor Ministry is prioritizing the drafting of a roadmap for the strengthening of collective bargaining and the signing of collective labor agreements, following the setting of the new minimum wage at 880 euros.
President expresses condolences over Myanmar, Thailand earthquake deaths
President Konstantinos Tasoulas expressed his sorrow on Friday on the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, and conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims.
Tempe crash: Authenticity of videos confirmed
Three newly surfaced videos from the deadly Tempe train crash have been authenticated by forensic experts, two years after the disaster, Greece’s Criminal Investigations Division (DIE) confirmed.
The environment in the era of overbuilding
Council of State President Michail Pikramenos said that zoning regulations and building codes serve distinct functions.
Why Trump should not give in to Erdogan on F-35s and sanctions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio just hosted his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Washington this week, a move that came days after the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and after reports that Turkish President Erdogan is pressing President Trump to lift CAATSA sanctions and sell Turkey F-35s.
Greek Independence Day parade to take place on Fifth Avenue on Sunday
The annual Greek Independence Day parade will take place on Fifth Avenue in New York on Sunday. Now in its 86th year, the parade is organized under the auspices of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York.
Onassis Dance Days | Athens | April 3-6
Onassis Dance Days returns for its 12th year at the Onassis Stegi, exploring the question “What is dance?” through a four-day festival of choreography, visual art, architecture and sound desig
Pilot benefit for the jobless
New system for supporting unemployed implemented on 15,000 workers on trial basis.
US judge halts deportation of Turkish student at Tufts
A federal judge in Massachusetts ordered on Friday barred the deportation of a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, who voiced support for Palestinians in Israel’s war in Gaza and was detained by US immigration officials this week.
Strong incentives to boost military
The government has announced significant salary increases for military personnel in an effort to curb staff attrition and encourage recruitment.
Italy approves new decree to use Albanian migration centers as ‘repatriation’ hubs
Italy’s far-right-led government on Friday approved a decree that expands the use of Albanian fast-track asylum processing centers to include “repatriation” hubs, in line with a recent EU proposal.
Vehicle for marketing tourism in Attica
Attica Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias on Thursday presented the Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) to institutional and professional agencies of tourism.
Lamda expects revenue of €550 mln from residential sales
Lamda Development’s management expects to generate 550 million euros in revenue from pre-sales and down payments for residential properties in 2025, while the recognition of additional revenue from residential properties, amounting to €286 million, relating to corresponding pre-sales that took place in 2024, is also pending.