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Party day for Olympiakos, while its rivals drop points
Olympiakos celebrated on Sunday its centenary with a home win that opened further its gap at the top of the Super League table.
A hero’s journey reimagined at Acrocorinth
In the shadow of the ancient Acrocorinth Castle, a modern epic is unfolding as Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of “The Odyssey” has set up camp there, where film crews are working feverishly to transform rugged landscapes into Homeric visions.
Gold for pole vault champion Karalis at the European Indoors
Emmanouil Karalis became on Sunday the first Greek to win a gold medal in pole vault at the European Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Where kids play and parents work: Inside an innovative Athens co-working space
“Mom, I need to tell you something.”
Giving Europe credit where it’s due
The lack of a strong leadership in Europe has been one of Greece’s greatest laments these past few decades. “Where are people like Helmut Kohl, Francois Mitterand and Jacques Delors when you need them?” many ask.
Greek Fried Bread: Tiganopsomo from Evia
Enjoy this simple, savory fried bread for breakfast or with a cold beer. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for any occasion!
From the wiretaps to Tempe
Ultimately, the wiretapping scandal did great damage to the government. The damage was not immediate. It was not visible in the polls or in the 2023 elections.
Train collides with parked car in Patras, no injuries
A suburban train on the Patras-Kato Achaia line struck a car parked on the tracks Sunday morning. The driver was unable to stop in time, but no injuries were reported.
Crete-Attica power link moves closer to completion
Greece has successfully tested the connection of the Damasta high-voltage substation to Crete’s power grid, marking a key milestone in the Crete-Attica interconnection project.
50,000,000 Tons of Landscapes | Athens | March 20 – April 17
The Zoumboulakis Gallery (6 Kriezotou) presents “50,000,000 Tons of Landscapes,” a solo exhibition by Stefanos Rokos.
New police force deploys on Athens’ public transport
A new police unit is being deployed to ensure safety on Athens’ public transit, focusing on buses, the suburban railway, and the metro.
Road fatalities rise in Western Greece and the Peloponnese in 2024
More road fatalities were recorded in 2024 across the road networks of Western Greece and the Peloponnese, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority.
Fire service finds missing train cabin remnants from deadly Tempe crash
The Greek Fire Service has found remnants of the missing cabin from the second engine of the freight train involved in the deadly Tempe collision in February 2023.
Higher European defense budgets a first step, production needed, NATO’s Rutte says
Higher European defense budgets and a ramp-up of production by military equipment industries are necessary to secure Europe, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in a German newspaper interview.
Passenger trains suspended on Alexandroupolis lines due to freight transport
Passenger trains will not operate on the Alexandroupolis-Ormenio and Alexandroupolis-Orestiada lines from Sunday to Wednesday due to freight transportation, Hellenic Train announced.
Women’s Prayers | Athens | March 12
Fenia Papadodima returns to the Half Note (17 Trivonianou) with “Women’s Prayers,” a tribute to the voices of women who changed the world.
Earthquake strikes western Peloponnese, no damage reported
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the western Peloponnese early Sunday, with its epicenter near Nea Figaleia in Ilia.
Athens Half Marathon halts traffic as 25,000 runners compete
The 13th Athens Half Marathon is underway Sunday, prompting road closures downtown as 25,000 runners compete in multiple races throughout the day.
Outdated roads, tragic consequences
Three young adults, aged 21-24, were killed last week when their car veered off the Sparta-Mystras highway in southern Greece, struck a tree, and overturned near Goude Park.
An old problem
Major road construction works lead to better road safety. In Greece’s case, though, the numbers tell us that we do not have the luxury to wait.