Runaway cow causes traffic chaos on highway near Thessaloniki

Runaway cow causes traffic chaos on highway near Thessaloniki

[Screengrab/ERT] Traffic chaos erupted Monday morning on the Athens-Thessaloniki national highway near Sindos, about 14 kilometers northwest of Thessaloniki in northern Greece, after a young cow wandered onto the roadway, authorities said. The incident caused significant disruption as the animal ran uncontrollably between passing vehicles, forcing drivers to slow abruptly and creating hazardous conditions. It …

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Demographic pressure on the economy

Demographic pressure on the economy

Greece’s population has been declining for 15 consecutive years. There are 1.24 children for every Greek woman, while older citizens live longer. The population is not decreasing due to natural attrition, but due to a lack of young people. The accelerating aging of the population and the dramatic shrinking of the workforce are creating an …

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Housing hikes beat EU average

Housing hikes beat EU average

Home sale prices in Greece were above the European average, but also lower than in several countries, in 2025. According to comparative data based on the Eurostat and Bank of Greece price index, the Greek housing market ranks 10th in the EU in terms of growth rate. Home sale prices in Greece last year increased …

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Paphos-Poli highway project draws two offers

Paphos-Poli highway project draws two offers

Two construction proposals have been filed for the first phase of the long-planned highway linking Paphos with Poli Chrysochous, in western Cyprus, covering the stretch from Agia Marinouda to Stroumbi. The Cypriot Transport Ministry confirmed the offers were received on Friday via an open tender process. The lowest bid, amounting to €124.85 million, was submitted …

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Bulgarians head to the polls for the eighth time in 5 years  

Bulgarians head to the polls for the eighth time in 5 years  

A supporter of former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, the front-runner, reacts during the closing rally of his campaign, in Sofia, Thursday. [Valentina Petrova/AP] Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday for the eighth time in five years, hoping to finally elect a parliament able to resolve the longtime political impasse that has gripped this …

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Evros’ first official transplant | eKathimerini.com

Evros’ first official transplant | eKathimerini.com

The first time he asked himself, “Where the heck am I?” was as he was driving to his new job, a few kilometers outside Orestiada, the second biggest city in the region of Evros in northeastern Greece. What he saw as he approached was a cluster of forlorn buildings, worn down by time and damp. …

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PASOK bets on fractured rivals’ collapse

PASOK bets on fractured rivals’ collapse

File photo. PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis is pressing his call for snap elections at every opportunity, raising questions about whether the demand reflects genuine political strategy or campaign posturing.  Party officials insist the call is sincere, arguing the government is in “full decline” and leading the country toward deeper deterioration. Yet polling data shows PASOK …

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AEK edges closer to title, Olympiakos still chasing it

AEK edges closer to title, Olympiakos still chasing it

[InTime Sports] AEK is the big favorite to win the Super League title and only Olympiakos can prevent it, after Sunday’s playoff games that saw these two score precious wins. The Yellows remain five points ahead of the Reds thanks to their 3-0 triumph over PAOK in Athens, courtesy of an own goal by Tomasz …

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Free to roam where Gods once walked

Free to roam where Gods once walked

[InTime News] Greece celebrated the International Day for Monuments and Sites Saturday, throwing open the gates of the Acropolis and hundreds of archaeological sites and museums – free of charge. Established by UNESCO and ICOMOS following a 1982 Tunisia symposium, the global observance spotlights cultural heritage preservation. Source link

Shipping security key agenda item of upcoming Macron visit 

Shipping security key agenda item of upcoming Macron visit 

File photo. [InTime News] The upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Athens on April 24 and 25, during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with Europe seeking a new direction to boost competitiveness and shape a more cohesive defense policy complementary to NATO, carries particular significance, according to government sources. Maritime security and …

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