Archaeologists probe sunken harbor remains at site that inspired Seferis poem

Archaeologists probe sunken harbor remains at site that inspired Seferis poem

Ancient Asine. [Handout/Culture Ministry] A Swedish-Greek underwater survey off a Mycenaean acropolis in the Peloponnese made famous by Nobel Prize-winning poet George Seferis is producing new insights on harbour-building techniques following rising sea levels in late antiquity. A Culture Ministry statement Wednesday said last year’s research at Asine, near Tolo in the Argolid, concentrated on …

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Cyclades, Dodecanese schools closed Thursday as Storm Erminio sweeps through

Cyclades, Dodecanese schools closed Thursday as Storm Erminio sweeps through

[InTime News] The South Aegean regional authority has announced that all schools, from nursery to high school, across the Cyclades and Dodecanese will remain closed on Thursday, citing safety concerns as Storm Erminio continues to impact the country. The decision, reached Wednesday following closures already in place, comes as the powerful weather system moves across …

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Europe risks recession if oil jumps over $150, ECB’s Stournaras says

Europe risks recession if oil jumps over 0, ECB’s Stournaras says

File photo. [InTime News] Europe could face recession if the Iran conflict drags on and oil prices ⁠jump over $150 ⁠per barrel, European ​Central Bank policymaker Yannis ⁠Stournaras told Greek radio on ⁠Wednesday. “Right ‌now, ⁠nobody says we’ll have ​a recession. But ‌if it (the Iran war) continues, if we’re having scenarios ​with (oil prices) …

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Oversupply of pricey homes | eKathimerini.com

Oversupply of pricey homes | eKathimerini.com

Supply of Attica homes over €200,000 is more than double those costing below that amount, while demand is the exact opposite. Seven out of 10 buyers are looking for properties worth up to €200,000, according to a survey conducted by real estate firm Uniko. But only 18% of interested buyers are looking for properties worth …

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Mixed data on course of air seat bookings

Mixed data on course of air seat bookings

The war in the Middle East is raging and air fares are rising under the pressure of increased fuel costs, while Greece is on the threshold of the tourist season. So far, there have been no mass cancellations or a substantial reduction in scheduled seats on incoming flights to Greece. However, the first signs of …

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EPPO deepens investigation into agricultural subsidy scandal

EPPO deepens investigation into agricultural subsidy scandal

File photo. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has intensified its probe into the fraudulent distribution of agricultural subsidies in Greece, referring a second major case file to the country’s Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) on Wednesday for transmission to Parliament. The new dossier targets 11 sitting members of Parliament and two former high-ranking government officials …

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3 Turkish nationals sentenced over shooting targeting Greek intelligence officer

3 Turkish nationals sentenced over shooting targeting Greek intelligence officer

A mixed jury court in Edessa, northern Greece, has handed prison sentences ranging from six to 11 years to three Turkish nationals convicted in a May 2025 shooting incident targeting an officer of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) in Tagarades, Thessaloniki. The court found the 50-year-old main defendant guilty of attempted murder and illegal possession …

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Turkish Visa program extended | eKathimerini.com

Turkish Visa program extended | eKathimerini.com

[InTime News] Greek authorities extended the short‑stay Visa Express program for Turkish citizens visiting Eastern Aegean islands through April 2027. The scheme began in April 2024 after a meetingg between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish Presidetn Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the European Commission approving a one‑year renewal last year. The North Aegean regional governor …

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Storm Erminio triggers red alert in seven regions across Greece

Storm Erminio triggers red alert in seven regions across Greece

Dangerous weather is expected across Greece over the next 48 hours as Storm Erminio places seven regions under red alert, authorities said. The affected areas include Attica, Central Greece, Thessaly – including the Sporades islands – the Peloponnese, the South Aegean, and the regional units of Imathia and Pieria in Central Macedonia. Heavy rain and …

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Struggling with the pros and cons of early elections

Struggling with the pros and cons of early elections

The debate in the prime minister’s inner circle about when the next national elections should take place continues unabated. The dilemma, and the pros and cons of each scenario, are well known. Let the present four-year term run its course till the summer of ‘27, or call an early poll in the next six months …

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