Nightclub fire leaves North Macedonia grappling with grief, accountability

Nightclub fire leaves North Macedonia grappling with grief, accountability

Dragi Stojanov cries holding a photograph of his son Tomche Stojanov, one of the victims of a massive nightclub fire, during a vigil joined by hundreds in the town of Kocani, North Macedonia, Monday. [Armin Durgut/AP Photo] As families gathered outside a hospital for updates, Tomco Stojanov had already been given the devastating news. His …

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Mitsotakis pledges tax cuts and increased investments during Finance Ministry visit

Mitsotakis pledges tax cuts and increased investments during Finance Ministry visit

[InTimeNews] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Finance Ministry on Monday morning, where he was welcomed by the new minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Following their meeting, Mitsotakis stressed that additional revenue generated from efforts to combat tax evasion would be returned to citizens. “This revenue will be given back either through tax cuts or increased public …

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‘Greek Mafia’s’ global reach exposed in probe

‘Greek Mafia’s’ global reach exposed in probe

Authorities have unraveled an international tobacco smuggling ring tied to contract killings and extortion, with connections stretching from Thessaloniki to Dubai. Investigations into the 2019 murder of a Greek-Russian man in Thessaloniki led police to the so-called “Russian Pontian” mafia, allegedly responsible for multiple homicides linked to organized crime. Dozens of suspects appeared before judicial …

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Doc about Israeli comedian’s fight for Mideast peace wins top prize in Thessaloniki

Doc about Israeli comedian’s fight for Mideast peace wins top prize in Thessaloniki

Amber Fares’ “Coexistence, My Ass!,” which follows Israeli comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she grapples with the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has won the Golden Alexander in the International Competition section of the 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (TiDF), which concluded on Sunday. “With a compellingly constructed narrative and a fearless challenge to every taboo in …

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Three burn victims from North Macedonia nightclub fire hospitalized in Greece

Three burn victims from North Macedonia nightclub fire hospitalized in Greece

[Alexandros Avramidis/Reuters] Three individuals who suffered burns in the nightclub fire on Sunday in Kocani, North Macedonia, remain in the ICU at Papanikolaou Hospital in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. According to reports, two of the victims have undergone surgery. The hospital has not received any notifications regarding additional transfers. Additionally, reports indicate that two other injured …

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Greek Deputy Minister Doxiadis Resigns Days After Appointment

Greek Deputy Minister Doxiadis Resigns Days After Appointment

Aristos Doxiadis, recently sworn in as Deputy Minister of Development for Research and Innovation, has resigned from his post, a decision accepted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The announcement came just days after his appointment, with a replacement expected to be named soon. In a statement, Doxiadis cited an “immoral war” waged by the opposition …

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GNTO to open Australia Abroad Office in Melbourne

GNTO to open Australia Abroad Office in Melbourne

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is set to open an Australia Abroad Office in Melbourne, a significant step in promoting Greece as a tourist destination and strengthening ties between the two countries. The office will be located in the 15-story Cultural Center of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), which has generously provided space …

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New Greek Ministers Take Office With Bold Plans For Economy, Education, And Migration

New Greek Ministers Take Office With Bold Plans For Economy, Education, And Migration

Following a cabinet reshuffle, Greece’s new ministers assumed their roles in handover ceremonies held across various ministries after a meeting at Maximos Mansion. The transitions spotlighted ambitious goals in finance, infrastructure, education, migration, and environmental policy. At the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, outgoing Vice President Costis Hatzidakis handed over to new Finance Minister …

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Traffic accident on Kifisos avenue leaves seven injured

Traffic accident on Kifisos avenue leaves seven injured

File photo. A traffic accident early Monday on Kifisos avenue near the KTEL bus station in central Athens left seven people with minor injuries. According to reports, the collision involved four vehicles – two motorcycles and two trucks. Among the injured is a police officer from the DIAS motorcycle unit.  The police are investigating the …

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