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Heinz Kounio, center, is seen in this 2019 file photo from a Holocaust memorial event. [InTIme News] One of Thessaloniki’s last Holocaust survivors, Heinz Kounio, has died aged 98, an association representing Greece’s Jewish communities said Friday. The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece, or KIS, described Kounio as an “emblematic figure” who was …
The government will partially lift a ban on the sale of cheese from the foot-and-mouth disease-hit island of Lesvos, Rural Development Minister Margaritis Schinas promised Friday following a meeting with local livestock breeders. Schinas also stressed the need for strict adherence to other restrictions designed to stop the spread of the deadly livestock disease on …
A truck driver has been arrested in southern Greece after being caught breaking a ban on the local transport of livestock amid the sheep pox epidemic, authorities said Friday. A police statement said the suspect was stopped Thursday on a highway near the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, in Ancient Olympia, and found to …
[Intime News] The Court of Audit has raised serious concerns about efforts to hastily complete the national cadastre, warning of prolonged uncertainty over property ownership and a surge in court appeals. In a report, the watchdog said recent measures allowing the register to operate before objections are examined extend ambiguity and risk overwhelming the judicial …
[Nikos Halkiopoulos/Intime News] In a weird way, Thursday’s parliamentary debate “on the state of the rule of law, the institutions and the functioning of the Parliament in Greece,” exuded something comforting: Even if everything around us is falling apart, we don’t feel the need to change. Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended his government’s achievements, expressed anger at …
Police say phone fraud rings continue to operate using familiar tactics, despite repeated arrests and prosecutions, with suspects often returning to crime after release. Authorities describe a pattern in which offenders pose as accountants or power utility technicians, warning victims of supposed fines or electrical faults to gain trust and extract money and valuables. In …
The body of a young woman was found floating Friday morning in the waters of the Corinth Canal, authorities said. According to initial information, the victim is a 17-year-old resident of Athens district Psychiko, whose disappearance had been reported Thursday night at the local police station. Search efforts were launched after her mobile phone signal …
[InTime News] Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Giorgos Mylonakis, 52, remains intubated but in stable condition after being admitted to the intensive care unit at Athens’ Evangelismos hospital on Wednesday, according to an update issued Friday morning. Mylonakis, a close aide to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was rushed to hospital after collapsing during a …
Housing prices in Thessaloniki continue to climb, with annual increases exceeding 10% in recent years, according to a survey by Engel & Volkers Greece, driven by major infrastructure projects, strong foreign demand and an upgraded housing stock. The gradual rollout of the city’s metro has significantly boosted property values, particularly in the historic center and …
[Ismini Vlassopoulou/Intime News] Parliament was marked by heightened tensions on Thursday during a debate in which Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis adopted a confrontational tone, pushing back against opposition accusations over the rule of law while outlining a broader institutional agenda. Mitsotakis structured his response on two fronts, citing international assessments and accusing political opponents of …