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Police warn public of sophisticated email scam
Police are warning the public about a new email scam that falsely claims to be from the Cyber Crime Division.
A political vehicle with a tail wind
It is no surprise that for the past few months Zoe Konstantopoulou has been in second place in opinion polls, ahead of PASOK, the Communist Party, SYRIZA, and other old parties.
Erdogan reaffirms support for two-state solution in Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday reaffirmed his support for a two-state solution to the Cyprus conflict during a visit to the Turkish-occupied north for the TEKNOFEST exhibition.
We increasingly pile up unsolvable knots
Our population decline seems like a road of no visible return. We are already a long way from 1981, when we first missed the train of generational replacement, that is, the birth of at least 2.1 children per woman of reproductive age.
The next Applied Franco-Hellenic Dialogues: The culture of the sea
The purpose of the Applied Franco-Hellenic Dialogues is to create a space for exchange and networking between Greece and France. Bringing together academics, diplomats, public servants, business leaders, and representatives of the shipping industry, the dialogues cover a wide spectrum of themes, ranging from geostrategy to religion
‘We only want the ones that we choose’
Continued tightening of legislation and penalties, increased forces at the borders, appeals to Greek and European courts to change the classification of countries as safe and speed up returns.
Cracks ease in Cretan village as water supply turned off
Turning off the water supply of Voutes appears to have solved the mystery of dozens of deep cracks that appeared in recent weeks in nine buildings and several streets of this quiet village on the outskirts of Iralkio in Crete.
Army base ‘spy’ released
A 67-year-old Georgian-Polish national arrested for espionage in the northern Greek city of Serres was cleared of all charges on Saturday after a court found insufficient evidence of suspicious activity.
Greece ranks lowest in EU for press freedom for fourth consecutive year, says RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released its annual World Press Freedom Index on Friday, with Greece once again recording the worst performance among European Union member states – ranking 89th out of 180 countries. This marks a one-place drop from its position in the 2024 index.
Government signals tougher stance on university security
An informal high-level meeting on university security, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was held on Saturday at the Maximos Mansion, signaling the government’s intention to take more decisive action to safeguard university campuses.
OLP begins upgrading Piraeus’ passenger terminal
The modernization and upgrade of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) passenger terminal is expected to be discussed in the coming days.
Waiters wanted: Islands struggle to find staff
Greece’s booming summer tourism season is facing a labor crunch, particularly in food service and hospitality.
Greece, UAE reaffirm strategic ties in high-level Athens meeting
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Dr Sultan Al Jaber, the United Arab Emirates’ industry and advanced technology minister, at the Maximos Mansion in Athens on Friday, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Greece removes Alonnisos harbor master after safety incident
The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy has removed the harbor master of Alonnisos following a serious safety incident at the northern Sporades island’s port, where a ship’s mooring line snapped during passenger boarding, causing panic and endangering passengers and crew.
RES producers face negative power rates
The price of a megawatt-hour on the energy exchanges of Europe, with the exception of Italy, fell into negative territory to -142 euros at noon on Thursday, and in Greece to -€50.
Thessaloniki bomb victim was linked to anti-authoritarian group
The 38-year-old woman who died in an explosion outside a bank in central Thessaloniki on Saturday morning is believed to have been closely linked to a known anti-authoritarian figure currently imprisoned for bank robberies and bombings, police sources have said.
Retail electricity rates climb in May
Despite a drop in wholesale electricity prices, Greek consumers saw retail rates for variable electricity plans rise in May, prompting a major shift toward fixed-rate contracts.
Foreign Ministry condemns violence against Druze in Syria
The Foreign Ministry has voiced its "deep concern" over the latest outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria, specifically attacks targeting the Druze community, urging Syria’s interim authorities to act decisively to establish inclusive institutions.
Turkish Cypriots protest over what they say is Turkey’s introduction of Islam into education system
Several thousand Turkish Cypriots took to the streets of the northern half of Cyprus’ divided capital Nicosia on Friday to protest what they say is Turkey’s attempt to erode their secular roots and to strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society.
Woman dies in Thessaloniki explosion
A 38-year-old woman who was seriously injured in an early-morning explosion in central Thessaloniki has died from her injuries.