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Athens
19
03
2024
After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans

The action comes 5 months after the worst rains in Greece flooded its fertile Thessaly plain, devastating crops and livestock and raising questions about the Mediterranean country...

After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans
U.S. Embassy networking event brings together disability rights advocates and organizations
Athens
19
03
2024
U.S. Embassy networking event brings together disability rights advocates and organizations

It also aimed at fostering dialogue and partnerships between U.S. and local stakeholders in the field of disability rights. The event, which was fully accessible and included signature interpretation, was held on Wednesday morning and facilitated networking among organisations by introducing a "speed-dating" format...

Shipwrecks found off Aegean island
Kasos
18
03
2024
Shipwrecks found off Aegean island

Since 2019, the National Research Foundation’s research team, in collaboration with the Culture Ministry, has conducted four research missions on the island, using archaeological and historical evidence, sources, and references ranging from Homer’s Iliad to recent years. The shipwrecks date from 3000 BC, the Classi...

Moody's maintains Ba1 rating for Greece, one step below investment grade
Athens
18
03
2024
Moody's maintains Ba1 rating for Greece, one step below investment grade

According to the rating agency, the challenges for the Greek economy include a big current accounts deficit, while the size of the tourism and shipping sectors make the economy vulnerable to external shocks and any improvements to economic resilience by expanding the export base will take time. A continuation of ec...

Greece News » Politics

Cohesive commitment between Greece and Turkey to utilize the current positive atmosphere
Ankara
12
03
2024
Cohesive commitment between Greece and Turkey to utilize the current positive atmosphere

In addition to various aspects of bilateral relations, regional and international issues were discussed during the meetings. The two sides reiterated their joint commitment to build on the existing positive atmosphere in line with the Athens Declaration signed last December by the leaders of the two countries, exploring further areas of bilateral and international cooperation.  They reviewed the preparations...

PM: Greece supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom - visit turns into thriller after Russian attack, possibly with missile
Odesa
07
03
2024
PM: Greece supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom - visit turns into thriller after Russian attack, possibly with missile

“My presence here reflects the respect of the entire free world for your people and underlines Greece’s com...

After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defense - minister
Athens
06
03
2024
After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defense - minister

"We have to be able to defend ourselves," Nikos Dendias told Reuters, adding that the European Union could ac...

Vote in the 2024 Federal U.S. elections
Athens
26
02
2024
Vote in the 2024 Federal U.S. elections

Follow a few simple steps to make sure that you can vote in the 2024 federal U.S. elections: Request your ballot....

Greece News » Economy

Prices of basic lenten staples products either lower or equal to last year's
Athens
14
03
2024
Prices of basic lenten staples products either lower or equal to last year's

Additionally, it's been disclosed that concerning the quintessential Lenten staple, lagana (traditional Lenten bread), Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas has advocated for the price of lagana to remain consistent with last year's rates. Specifically, the price of small lagana (350g) is proposed to range from 1.8 to 2 euros while the price of large lagana (750g) is suggested to be between 2.8 and 3.5 e...

Visa Express for Turkish citizens to begin on five Greek islands in March
13
03
2024
Visa Express for Turkish citizens to begin on five Greek islands in March

George Gerapetritis stressed at the Hellenic Parliament that the whole process has already begun. “There are r...

Mitsotakis: With the new increase, the minimum wage will rise to over 800 euros
Athens
12
03
2024
Mitsotakis: With the new increase, the minimum wage will rise to over 800 euros

The prime minister also referred to those responsible for the recent phenomena of violence, saying they must be held to...

Decision on the 'Lent Basket' published in the Government Gazette
Athens
09
03
2024
Decision on the 'Lent Basket' published in the Government Gazette

The Lent Basket, which is an extension of the Household Basket, includes the basic food staples households will use dur...

Greece News » Weather & Environment

EU unprepared for climate crisis, EEA risk report warns
15
03
2024
EU unprepared for climate crisis, EEA risk report warns

On Tuesday, the European Commission published its plan for managing risks exacerbated by climate change, such as floods and wildfires.  The strategy aims to strengthen the bloc’s ability to adapt to the climate crisis and build resilience against the increased risk of climate-related problems such as “ droughts, floods, forest fires, diseases, crop failures or heatwaves”, a Commission press release said. Rathe...

Heavy rain and thunderstorms through the afternoon
Athens
02
03
2024
Heavy rain and thunderstorms through the afternoon

General characteristics In the northern mainland and the Aegean, rains and sporadic storms strong in places until th...

EMY Emergency Bulletin: "Spring" is leaving - Rains and storms are coming
Athens
25
02
2024
EMY Emergency Bulletin: "Spring" is leaving - Rains and storms are coming

The intense phenomena that will start from the west will quickly spread to the central and eastern mainland, the Cyclad...

Around 24 hours with strong storms and southerlies up to 9 Beaufort
Athens
11
02
2024
Around 24 hours with strong storms and southerlies up to 9 Beaufort

The temperatures, however, according to Mr. Arniakos, will not drop much, they will drop a bit due to the cloudiness, b...

Greece News » Transportation

Excursions for the 3 days of Clean Monday are in progress
Athens
16
03
2024
Excursions for the 3 days of Clean Monday are in progress

In particular, delays are observed on Athens Avenue, from the height of Chaidari, as well as on the road section of the Athens-Corinth highway from Elefsina to Megara. On the contrary, the picture is much better on the Athens-Lamia highway where there is a constant flow. According to the data of Attica Traffic, from 6 am yesterday until 6 am today, 95,867 vehicles left Attica. In particular, 53,835 vehicles pa...

Monuments to the Onassis era of Olympic Airways
Athens
16
03
2024
Monuments to the Onassis era of Olympic Airways

The decision by its new owner, Cypriot businessman Andreas Christodoulides, who bought it along with another Onassis Ol...

Enhanced road safety measures for pre-lent carnival & Clean Monday celebrations
Athens
15
03
2024
Enhanced road safety measures for pre-lent carnival & Clean Monday celebrations

These are for during the period from March 15 to 18th, aiming at the safe movement of citizens and the prevention of tr...

Aegean Airlines adds another daily flight between Athens and Heathrow Airport
Athens
06
03
2024
Aegean Airlines adds another daily flight between Athens and Heathrow Airport

The new flight will operate daily except on Saturdays, leaving Athens at 16:00 local time and London/Heathrow at 19:00 ...

News » Sports

New costumes presented for revamped Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony
Athens
17
03
2024
New costumes presented for revamped Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony

The changes were showcased at a grand event held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee on Tuesday, where the HOC thanked the sponsors and supporters of the Greek team, presented High Priestess Mary Mina and new ceremonies' composer Dimitris Papadimitriou, as well as the new black-and-white robes that will be worn by the priestesses in the revamped ceremony. In addition, 6 male and female athletes modelled the new Team G...

Sakkari outlasts Gauff in 3 sets of rain-delayed semi at Indian Wells. She plays Swiatek for title
Indian Wells
16
03
2024
Sakkari outlasts Gauff in 3 sets of rain-delayed semi at Indian Wells. She plays Swiatek for title

Sakkari will play top-ranked Iga Swiatek in Sunday’s final. Swiatek routed Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-1 to improve to 19-2 th...

Half Marathon in Athens on Sunday, traffic restrictions 06:00 to 14:00
Athens
10
03
2024
Half Marathon in Athens on Sunday, traffic restrictions 06:00 to 14:00

The half-marathon will follow a course roughly resembling a 'V' and will include Syntagma Square and the Monume...

World champion Tentoglou: "I’ll quit long jump if rules change"
Glasgow
04
03
2024
World champion Tentoglou: "I’ll quit long jump if rules change"

The amendment World Athletics is proposing involves introducing a take-off zone where jumps would be measured from an a...

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