Girl driver, 15, dies in car crash

Girl driver, 15, dies in car crash

File photo. A 15-year-old girl who was killed in a car crash in Laconia on Sunday was driving the vehicle when it drove off a bridge and into a river, police have said. The incident occurred in the early afternoon near Leimona, in Laconia regional unit. Police said the pickup truck, containing the teenage girl, …

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Karpathos: One of Europe’s best-kept travel secrets

Karpathos: One of Europe’s best-kept travel secrets

Tucked away in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Karpathos has earned a place on GEO magazine’s list of Europe’s nine best-kept travel secrets. This enchanting Greek island offers an ideal escape for those seeking natural beauty, a rich cultural tradition, and adventures off the beaten path. Filled with charming villages – with their characteristic whitewashed houses …

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Mykonos: Agency can’t cope with illegal building cases

Mykonos: Agency can’t cope with illegal building cases

The state agency monitoring construction activity on the island of Mykonos is woefully inadequate to cope with the flood of cases involving illegal construction activity at the international tourist destination, a correspondence between the mayor of the island and government officials in Athens reveals.  Not only is the urban planning agency office of the island …

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Five Taverns In Athens For This Traditional March 25 Dish

Five Taverns In Athens For This Traditional March 25 Dish

Fried cod with skordalia (potato-garlic mash) is a favorite dish for Greeks. It is inextricably linked to our culinary culture and family gatherings, which is why we enjoy it equally at home or outside—and why it appears all over taverns in Athens and Greece on March 25. It is time-consuming to bring and fry for …

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Cyprus firms want fairer tax reform

Cyprus firms want fairer tax reform

[SHUTTERSTOCK] The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus is raising concerns over Cyprus’ proposed tax reform, arguing that while the new framework aims to ease the tax burden on individuals and businesses, it remains overly complex. The entity is calling for a more streamlined system, with fewer bureaucratic hurdles and greater predictability to enhance …

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Eurovision Legend Sarbel Performing In Australia Alongside Andreas Habibi And Alexandra

Eurovision Legend Sarbel Performing In Australia Alongside Andreas Habibi And Alexandra

For the first time in 15 years, global star Sarbel is bringing his electrifying Greek-Arabic beats to Sydney, Darwin, Adelaide and Melbourne this April/May for an unforgettable music experience. He will be joined by viral sensation Andreas Habibi (@andreasyourhabibi) and powerhouse vocalist Alexandra Preher (@aura_officiel), both making their Australian debut. Sarbel is the sensation pop …

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Wayne Shorter Tribute | Athens | March 31

Wayne Shorter Tribute | Athens | March 31

[Associated Press] The music of legendary jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter will be celebrated by his closest associates at the Pallas Theater (5 Voukourestiou) on March 31. Members of Shorter’s renowned quartet, pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade, who played alongside him for over two decades, will be joined on stage by …

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Large wildfire breaks out on Lefkada, one settlement evacuated

Large wildfire breaks out on Lefkada, one settlement evacuated

A large wildfire has broken out in a forested area south of Agios Nikitas, on the island of Lefkada, prompting the evacuation of a nearby settlement. Due to the fire front’s close proximity to Agios Nikitas, the 112 emergency alert system issued an evacuation order shortly before 6 p.m., warning: “If you are in the …

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