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Athens’ Andora movie theater reinvents itself as Newman
Andora, one of Athens’ historic movie theaters, in the Panormou district, is reopening under the name Newman and after a radical revamp that has equipped it with stage, sound, screen and lighting systems.
Housekeeper arrested in connection with murder of 84-year-old in central Greece
The housekeeper of the 84-year-old woman who was found murdered in Kamena Vourla, Central Greece, was arrested on Tuesday.
Man faces charges over internet death threats to MP
A 27-year-old man who made death threats against an MP on the internet is facing charges of inciting criminal and violent acts after police unmasked him with the help of information provided by Google.
Apartment blocks to get free facelifts
The Municipality of Aegaleo in western Athens is set to renovate up to 10 aging apartment buildings, fully funded by the European Union through the “Rock the Block” initiative.
A Journey from West to East | Athens | October 23 – February 16
The Benaki Museum (138 Pireos) presents “Ghika: A Journey from West to East,” opening at 8 p.m. on October 23, to commemorate 30 years since the death of renowned Greek artist Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika.
Sailing boat partially sinks near Kythira
A Greek-flagged sailing boat partially sank near Kythira on Tuesday, with all ten Polish nationals aboard rescued and reported to be in good health.
Greek army says Mount Grammos road opening serves ‘national purposes’
Responding to a growing controversy about the opening of a road on a protected mountain in northwestern Greece, the Greek military has confirmed that it is responsible for the project but claims that it serves “national purposes.”
Prosecutor orders investigation into deaths of three infants
A prosecutor in Patra has ordered an urgent preliminary investigation into the deaths of three infants in the Achaia and Ilia regional units in the western Peloponnese.
Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia vow to carry on fight against migration
Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia will continue joint efforts to curb illegal migration into the European Union, their leaders said on Tuesday, adding that more EU funds were needed.
Erdogan’s nationalist ally suggests parole for imprisoned Kurdish leader Ocalan
The leader of Turkey’s far-right nationalist party that’s allied with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the possibility Tuesday that the imprisoned leader of a militant Kurdish group could be granted parole if he renounces violence and disbands his organization.
Short-term rentals tax revenue to hit €830 mln, says official
Tax revenues from short-term rentals are expected to reach 830 million euros by the end of 2024, posting a significant increase from previous years.
New Democracy to appeal to the Council of State over ‘email-gate’ fine
New Democracy plans to appeal to Greece’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, after being fined 40,000 euros by the Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) in connection with the “email-gate” scandal, party sources disclosed on Tuesday.
Boy, 14, dies in stadium fall
A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from a height in a stadium in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese.
Greece’s ruling party fined over ‘email-gate’
Greece’s Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) on Tuesday imposed a 40,000-euro fine on the ruling New Democracy (ND) party for not taking adequate measures to protect the personal data of hundreds of Greeks living abroad following an investigation into the “email-gate” scandal.
Italy adopts a new decree to overcome hurdles jeopardizing its migration deal with Albania
Italy’s far-right government on Monday approved a new decree aimed at overcoming judicial hurdles that risked derailing a controversial migration deal with Albania.
Man arrested in Athens for drug trafficking
A prosecutor on Tuesday charged a 36-year-old man with possession and trafficking of a large amount of drugs after he was arrested with 47 kilos of cannabis in northern Athens on Sunday afternoon.
Greeks opt for homes built 40 years ago
Greeks nowadays buy older and more expensive homes, compared to the previous high of the real estate market, in 2008. The sale prices of homes in Attica are 4% higher today than 16 years ago, after the increase that has been noted since 2017.
Woman charged with murder six years after husband’s death
A 50-year-old woman from Thessaloniki is facing murder charges for allegedly poisoning her husband with mercury six years ago.
Aging teachers pose challenge to Greek schools
Two thirds of Greece’s public secondary school teachers are over 50, raising concerns about burnout and technology adaptation.
Ruling Conservatives lead with lower percentage in poll
Ruling New Democracy retains its lead over the two main opposition parties though its popularity has waned compared with the percentages secured in the European Parliamentary election, a poll by Interview for news website Politic showed on Tuesday.