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Turkish MPs discuss Mideast in closed session after Erdogan’s Israel claim
Turkey’s lawmakers held a closed-door session on Tuesday to discuss the spread of war in the Middle East, a week after President Tayyip Erdogan made an unsubstantiated claim that Israel eventually aimed to encroach on Turkish territory.
Cyprus breached right of 2 Syrian cousins to seek asylum, European court says
Europe’s top human rights court has ruled that Cyprus violated the right of two Syrian nationals to seek asylum in the island nation after keeping them, and more than two dozen other people, aboard a boat at sea for two days before sending them back to Lebanon.
Fires on Greek-flagged tanker Sounion extinguished
The work of extinguishing the 18 fires that were burning on the Greek-flagged tanker Sounion was successfully completed on Sunday.
Teenage violence: Beyond the stereotypes
Is the rise in violence among minors unprecedented? Clearly not. However, the topic is always intriguing and invites simplistic conclusions. In the past, video games, children of divorced parents, and schools in underprivileged neighborhoods were viewed as the primary causes of violent behavior.
Washington event marks 50 years since Turkish invasion of Cyprus
An event was held at the hall of the Cathedral of St Sophia in Washington, DC, on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.
Kasselakis sends legal notice to SYRIZA over alleged wealth report leak
Former leader Stefanos Kasselakis sent a legal notice to the political secretariat and central committee of SYRIZA on Tuesday following a media report about his wealth declarations.
Man missing after tourist boat sinks off Rhodes
Three people were rescued while one was missing after the tourist boat sank in the eastern Aegean on Tuesday afternoon.
Two Turks arrested in Rhodes for human trafficking, luxury yacht seized
Authorities on the island of Rhodes arrested two Turkish nationals for human trafficking and seized a yacht and a car.
Three charged in Halkidiki fun park death
A prosecutor in northern Greece on Tuesday charged the owner of an amusement park and a ride operator with manslaughter with possible intent, over the death of a 19-year-old man at a fun park in Halkidiki on August 20.
Aerial firefighting forces battle blaze in northern Greece
A wildfire erupted on Tuesday afternoon in a forested area in the region of Serres, northern Greece.
New body to handle disputes between EU users and Facebook, TikTok, YouTube
An independent body, supported by Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board Trust, has a certification from the media regulator in Ireland to resolve appeals against policy violation decisions of social media companies in the European Union.
Realty accounts for 54% of FDI
The real estate market and capital inflows from abroad for the acquisition of mainly houses have this year provided a lifeline to the foreign direct investments made in Greece.
Could Halki Seminary reopen soon?
We’ve seen recent reports - most notably in Kathimerini - hinting that Turkey could be prepared to take steps to reopen the historic Halki Seminary, something Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has also voiced optimism about.
Electroacoustic Concerts | Athens | October 19
The Athens Concert Hall (Vassilisis Sofias & Kokkali) is hosting a two-part tribute blending classical instruments with electronic soundscapes on October 19.
Greece in talks with US over LCS ships
Greece is rekindling discussions with the US regarding the potential acquisition of four littoral combat ships (LCS) to strengthen its navy.
Emergency guidelines after police cell deaths
Following two deadly incidents, Attica police issued an urgent directive on Friday regarding the safety of detention centers.
Nine arrested during soccer match
Nine people were arrested at the Athens Olympic Stadium stadium on Saturday during a soccer match between crosstown rivals Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, as police conducted extensive security checks.
SYRIZA’s struggles deepen amid leadership row
SYRIZA is grappling with severe internal conflict, centered around the potential expulsion of former leader Stefanos Kasselakis.
More than 230 migrants reached Crete from North Africa over the weekend
More than 230 migrants crossing the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa reached Greece's southern island of Crete over the weekend, Greek authorities said Monday.
Metlen to issue new five-year ‘green’ bond
Athens-listed group Metlen is proceeding with the issue of a five-year “green” bond of 500 million euros due in 2029.