Monitoring of train traffic is still deficient

Monitoring of train traffic is still deficient

The Hellenic Railways’ (OSE) traffic regulator cannot follow the movement of trains in real time; the regulator is also unable to communicate with the train conductors. This revelation was made in October 2024, in a deposition to the magistrate examining the circumstances of the Tempe rail crash by the current regulator. “No, there is no …

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Greek Government Approves PASOK’s Request For Parliamentary Inquiry Into Tempi Disaster

Greek Government Approves PASOK’s Request For Parliamentary Inquiry Into Tempi Disaster

The Greek government has confirmed that it will proceed with PASOK’s request to establish a parliamentary inquiry into the Tempi train disaster. The inquiry aims to investigate potential misconduct by former Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, Christos Triantaopoulos, in handling the aftermath of the fatal collision. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon, State Minister …

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Where do black brands go when DEI fades?

Where do black brands go when DEI fades?

Pernell Cezar’s coffee company, BLK & Bold, was operating out of the back of a brewery with three employees when he got his big break: an audience with a buyer at a Target Black History Month expo. By January 2020, bags of his Rise & GRND roast were on Target shelves. That was five months …

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Seismic Activity In Santorini: Experts Assess Future Risks

Seismic Activity In Santorini: Experts Assess Future Risks

Seismic activity continues in the underwater area between Santorini and Amorgos, with the strongest tremor recorded so far occurring on the evening of February 4th. According to the Geodynamic Institute, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck at 21:09 local time, with an epicentre 16 kilometres south of Amorgos and a focal depth of 11.2 kilometres. Experts Weigh …

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Athens Airport reports 14.5% rise in passengers

Athens Airport reports 14.5% rise in passengers

[Intime News] Passenger traffic at Athens Airport increased by 14.5% in January, reaching 1.83 million passengers, compared to 2024. Domestic and international passenger traffic exceeded 2024 levels by 5.1% and 18.7% respectively. The number of flights at Athens International Airport during January 2025 amounted to 16,546, recording an increase of 10.1% compared to 2024. Domestic …

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Seismic Activity Intensifies In The Cyclades

Seismic Activity Intensifies In The Cyclades

Seismologists are closely monitoring the ongoing seismic activity in the Cyclades, particularly around Santorini and Amorgos. Residents continue to endure frequent tremors, with no sign of relief in sight. The most significant tremor recorded so far occurred on Wednesday at 9:09 PM, southwest of Amorgos, registering a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale. Earlier …

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Eurobank set for full control of Hellenic

Eurobank set for full control of Hellenic

February is shaping up to be a pivotal month for Hellenic Bank in Cyprus, as key financial moves are unfolding, including a full takeover bid by major shareholder Eurobank, the completion of key acquisitions, and a voluntary exit plan for employees. On Saturday Eurobank will finalize the acquisition of shares previously held by ETYK, Demetra …

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Santorini Shaken By Relentless Earthquakes As Thousands Evacuate

Santorini Shaken By Relentless Earthquakes As Thousands Evacuate

A powerful wave of earthquakes has shaken the Greek island of Santorini, prompting thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate as authorities prepare for potential escalation. Since last week, more than 1,000 tremors—some reaching magnitudes of 5.2—have been recorded, sparking widespread concern and emergency precautions across one of Europe’s most iconic travel destinations. Greek Prime …

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Patra-Pyrgos road to be completed in December, minister says

Patra-Pyrgos road to be completed in December, minister says

The Regional Authority of Attica is implementing an important intervention to ensure the smooth circulation of vehicles and prevent traffic accidents on the Athens-Sounio coastal avenue. The installation of reflective rubber wings aims to limit the entry of vehicles into oncoming traffic, greatly reducing the rate of accidents. They are being installed as a temporary solution, pending …

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Turkey Condemns Trump’s Proposal To Take Over Gaza And Relocate Palestinians

Turkey Condemns Trump’s Proposal To Take Over Gaza And Relocate Palestinians

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians to other countries, calling it “unacceptable,” according to Agence France-Presse. “This is an issue neither we nor the region can accept,” Fidan told the Anadolu news agency on …

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