Rhodes floods expose years of permit delays
Flood-prevention works designed in 2021 for Rhodes remain on paper after a stream flooded the Archangelos area, killing one person. Source link
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Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Refineries After Ending Trump Energy Truce – Greek City Times
Ukraine has restarted attacks on Russian oil refineries after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was “done” complying with the energy ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Ryazan region overnight on 14–15 October, causing a fire at an oil refinery. Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov reported damage to the refinery, a warehouse …
Researchers cry foul over grants
A government call for research proposals set its submission window to open nearly a month before the call was published, prompting accusations of opacity from a researchers association. Source link
Al Pacino to Receive Life Achievement Award
The 86-year-old star of the iconic Godfather trilogy said acting and the colleagues he had met throughout his career had brought him some of the greatest joys of his life. “For most of my life, I have wondered and wandered, but I have always felt at home when I had a script in my hands …
Vance says anyone selling White House access should face consequences amid Guilfoyle allegations
US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that anyone selling access to the White House should face consequences, responding to questions about allegations that former US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a man seeking help from the Trump administration to wire her $100,000. Source link
Former Greek Army Officer Imprisoned for €300,000 Fuel Theft
Four other defendants, all civilians, also received prison sentences. The court sentenced two alleged instigators to six years each, while the remaining two received sentences of three and four years, respectively. The former NCO denied involvement during his defence but left the courtroom before the judges delivered their verdict. Authorities are now seeking him so …
Pierrakakis says Europe can support citizens without expanding spending
Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis said Europe could support citizens facing higher energy costs while maintaining fiscal discipline, arguing that flexibility within existing rules did not necessarily require increased spending. Source link
Alphington Grammar Dinner Dance Celebrates Year 12 Class
MELBOURNE, October 2026 — More than 250 guests marked the end of school for Year 12 students at the Alphington Grammar dinner dance. The event was held at Leonda by The Yarra in Hawthorn on Thursday 15 October 2026. School captains James Fokianos and Isabella George addressed the room. Principal Dr Vivianne Nikou and Michael …
Trump disappointed by reports about Guilfoyle, reluctant to consider pardon
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was disappointed by reports about former US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and was reluctant to consider a pardon when asked whether he would grant her one. Source link
Why Greeks Take Forever to Leave – Greek City Times
The Irish have the Irish Goodbye. The French have the French Exit. And the Greeks have a departure process that can take longer than the gathering itself. While an Irish Goodbye involves disappearing from a party without telling anyone, the Greek approach is rather more elaborate. There are announcements to make, relatives to farewell, conversations …