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Mimis Domazos, one of Greece’s most beloved football legends, has passed away at the age of 83 following a cardiac arrest on January 22. Known as the “General” for his leadership on and off the field, Domazos’ death was confirmed on Friday, January 24. The former Panathinaikos star, who was born on January 22, 1942, …
Authorities on the southern island of Crete have arrested a suspect after uncovering a weapons cache containing a homemade explosive device, TNT, and a large quantity of ammunition. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, rented the storage space and installed aluminum foil at the entrance to block visual access to the interior. He …
Greek City Times Chalandri: Media Criticized for Coverage of Twitter Account Closure The Municipality of Chalandri’s decision to close its long-inactive Twitter account has sparked criticism of media outlets for focusing on a story considered trivial by many. This incident raises questions about how news topics are selected and highlights the need for media to …
Greek soccer legend Mimis Domazos, nicknamed “the General,” passed away on Friday at the age of 83. He had been hospitalized since Wednesday, his birthday, at Athens’ Red Cross Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home in the Halandri suburb, north of Athens. Born on January 22, 1942, Domazos began his soccer journey …
The monks stated that the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church continues with unrelenting intensity. The abbots and abbesses of 39 monasteries in Greece and Mount Athos have issued an open letter supporting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate). UOJ website published the full text of the appeal: Indeed, all who desire to live godly …
The road to the landfill now leads to a small lake formed in the hole intended for trash. The plastic lining has had to be replaced three times already. [Vangelis Zavos] The guard hauls open the 75-meter-long metal door to let us in. The facility is fenced, but the one person left to guard the …
Energean, a British-Greek oil and gas company, announced on Thursday that it has finalized a $2 billion deal to supply natural gas to Dalia Power Energies, a private Israeli energy producer. This agreement is part of Energean’s plan to meet rising electricity demand in Israel, with a production boost anticipated by 2025. Under this agreement, …
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (r) and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaybani attend a press conference after their meeting in Ankara, on January 15. [EPA] After years of diplomatic isolation, Damascus is witnessing a surge of high-ranking visitors with clear political missions. The fall of the Assad regime has created a vacuum that draws those …
Greek City Times Greece and UAE Forge Partnership on Water Resource Management Greece and the UAE are joining forces to address water resource management challenges, with a focus on tackling climate change impacts. Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas and UAE Minister Abdulla Balalaa discussed plans to establish a working group to explore solutions and align efforts …
In Markopoulo, primary school pupils have used temporary containers since 2010 while awaiting new construction. [Parents Association of 4th Elementary School of Markopoulos] The Greek Ombudsman has flagged severe shortcomings in school infrastructure, warning many facilities are unsuitable or unsafe. Despite earlier warnings in 2021 and 2022, issues remain unresolved, exacerbated by recent school mergers. …