North Macedonia PM invited to Trump inauguration

North Macedonia PM invited to Trump inauguration

North Macedonia Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will seek US support for his country’s quest to become an EU member during a visit to Washington for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.  Mickoski, who, according to Greek state broadcaster ERT, will be one of the few European leaders invited to the ceremony, made …

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Prosecutor οpens inquiry into ISAP train doors opening in transit

Prosecutor οpens inquiry into ISAP train doors opening in transit

A prosecutor has launched an investigation following allegations by STASY employees that train doors opened while the ISAP train was in motion during a New Year’s Day route. The incident reportedly occurred between the Ano Patissia and Perissos stations. Aristeidis Koreas, head of the Athens Prosecutor’s Office, ordered a preliminary investigation to assess the validity …

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Vehicle registration fees for 2025 paid on time by 88% of motorists 

Vehicle registration fees for 2025 paid on time by 88% of motorists 

[Shutterstock] Eighty-eight percent of motorists in Greece, or 5.9 million of 6.7 million in total, paid their registration fees for 2025 by a December 31 deadline, according to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).  This year’s punctual payment rate is slightly lower than last year’s 90%, which was achieved after authorities extended the deadline …

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44-year-old DJ accused of organizing drug-fueled party to testify on Friday

44-year-old DJ accused of organizing drug-fueled party to testify on Friday

Four additional individuals facing felony charges, including drug trafficking, are also scheduled to testify before the magistrate on the same day. Meanwhile, five other defendants charged with the misdemeanor of drug possession have been released without restrictive conditions. All the accused reportedly deny the charges, claiming that the drugs were intended for personal use. Source …

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Over 2,200 lives lost in the Mediterranean in 2024, UNICEF reports

Over 2,200 lives lost in the Mediterranean in 2024, UNICEF reports

File photo. [AP] UNICEF’s Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe, Regina De Dominicis, revealed in a statement on Wednesday that over 2,200 lives were lost in the Mediterranean in 2024. “The death toll and number of missing persons in the Mediterranean in 2024 have now surpassed 2,200, with nearly 1,700 lives …

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Stores and supermarkets to reopen on Friday

Stores and supermarkets to reopen on Friday

Stores and supermarkets across Greece will reopen on Friday, following their customary closure on January 2 to conduct annual inventory. They will remain closed again on Sunday and Monday for the Epiphany holiday but will resume regular operations on Tuesday. Moreover, the winter sales are set to begin on Monday, January 13 and will run …

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Greece begins two-year term at UN Security Council

Greece begins two-year term at UN Security Council

Greece’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) officially begins on Thursday, highlighted by a welcoming ceremony at the UN headquarters. Greece’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, will join his counterparts from Denmark, Somalia, Pakistan and Panama in the event. The ceremony includes the symbolic placement …

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AADE kicks off 2025 with plan for 72,000 inspections

AADE kicks off 2025 with plan for 72,000 inspections

These inspections will focus on cases at risk of falling under the statute of limitations in 2025, suspicious property transfers and transactions without proper receipts. The plan also includes targeted inspections, selected based on a scoring system implemented by the auditors. The order calls for 26,000 full audits, prioritizing cases at risk of being time-barred …

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Peter Hammill | Athens | January 24-25

Peter Hammill | Athens | January 24-25

English legend Peter Hammill, a pioneering force in progressive rock, is set to perform live at Athens Conservatory’s iconic amphitheater (17-19 Vasileos Georgiou B). Best known as the frontman of Van der Graaf Generator, an influential 1970s underground band, Hammill has carved out a decades-long career defined by innovation and independence. Renowned for his haunting …

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