Aging ISAP fleet under scrutiny after fourth incident in a month

Aging ISAP fleet under scrutiny after fourth incident in a month

A series of safety incidents on the Athens-Piraeus electric railway (ISAP) have raised serious concerns about the overall reliability of the capital’s oldest line, which has been integrated into the metro system (Line 1). The latest incident occurred last Friday when a train heading toward Piraeus was evacuated at Moschato station after one of its …

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Man Burns Elderly Victim Alive Over Theft Dispute

Man Burns Elderly Victim Alive Over Theft Dispute

A shocking crime has shaken the community of Nea Michaniona, Thessaloniki, where a 35-year-old man was arrested for the brutal killing of a 77-year-old man by setting him on fire. The suspect was taken into custody on Sunday, January 2, by officers of the Organized Crime Sub-Division and now faces charges of manslaughter and arson. …

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Hospital workers plan work stoppage on Tuesday over low pay

Hospital workers plan work stoppage on Tuesday over low pay

The union representing public hospital workers, POEDIN, has called a three-hour work stoppage on Tuesday demanding the reinstatement of the two additional salaries in the public sector and full-time contracts for workers. It is also organizing a protest rally at 12.30 p.m. outside the Finance Ministry in downtown Athens. The union said that because salaries …

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Greece Imposes Strict Penalties On Uninsured And Uninspected Vehicles

Greece Imposes Strict Penalties On Uninsured And Uninspected Vehicles

According to initial estimates, approximately 500,000 vehicles in Greece remain uninsured, while over 2 million have not undergone the required technical inspection, posing significant risks to road safety. To address this issue, authorities will conduct electronic checks twice a year using data verification. Offenders will face strict fines, starting at 250 euros and escalating to …

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Rainy days, cold to replace spring weather this week

Rainy days, cold to replace spring weather this week

File photo. Greece’s balmy January weather will turn more wintery next week, as temperatures are expected to drop significantly, starting from the western to the eastern regions. On Monday, meteorologists predict rain and local storms, while on Tuesday a moderate cold front will sweep in from the east and south of the country, pushing temperatures …

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Strong Tremors Likely, But Major Quakes Unlikely

Strong Tremors Likely, But Major Quakes Unlikely

Efthymios Lekkas, president of the OASP, addressed the ongoing series of earthquakes in Santorini, explaining that while there is a real risk, the seismic activity is not linked to volcanic activity. Speaking on SKAI, Lekkas stated that the chances of an earthquake exceeding 5.0 on the Richter scale are likely, though the likelihood of one …

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Wildfire breaks out in Corinthia

Wildfire breaks out in Corinthia

[AMNA] A wildfire is currently burning in an agricultural and forested area near Bozikas, Corinthia. The fire broke out shortly after noon, and 37 firefighters, including two ground units are battling the flames. One helicopter is also assisting in the operation, along with municipal water trucks.  Source link

Greece Welcomes UN Resolution Extending Cyprus Peacekeeping Mandate

Greece Welcomes UN Resolution Extending Cyprus Peacekeeping Mandate

Greece has welcomed the UN Security Council’s unanimous decision to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus for another year. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry emphasized that the resolution sends a strong message of support for the UN Secretary-General’s efforts to revive negotiations aimed at resolving the Cyprus issue. Greece reaffirmed …

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Annual shipping forum to be held on February 7

Annual shipping forum to be held on February 7

Business ties between Greece and South Korea, especially in areas such as shipping, are strong, with governments seeking to strengthen them over time. Therefore, the visit a few days ago to Athens and Santorini by the senior vice president of the finance department of Hyundai Corporation, Kim Jung-Sik, activated the business diplomacy. In Greece, the …

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