Greece’s 112 emergency system issued a warning Monday for the Cyclades as severe storms are expected to hit eastern regions through Wednesday. Officials urged caution in travel. The National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms starting Monday afternoon. The Cyclades face the most intense conditions, with a Red Warning in effect until early …
Hashir Latif, the 30-year-old illegal immigrant from Pakistan who attempted to end his life earlier this month at the Amygdaleza detention center, was declared brain dead. Despite efforts by the doctors at the ICU department of the “Agioi Anargyroi” General Oncology Hospital to save his life, the Pakistani migrant was declared brain dead. Unfortunately, there …
[InTime News] Thessaloniki’s historic Hamza Bey Mosque, known to locals as the Alkazar, is set to be handed over to the city early next year 2026, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has said during an inspection of its restoration works. Funded with €11 million from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, the restoration project is being carried …
In 2023, the total expenditure of EU governments on defence reached €227 billion, accounting for 2.7% of total government spending across the bloc. This figure represents 1.3% of the EU’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reflecting an increase in the share of total government spending dedicated to defence compared to previous years. According to Eurostat data …
Two Turkish nationals convicted of murdering six of their compatriots in Loutsa, East Attica, in September 2023 have been sentenced to six life terms each. Their trial concluded late Thursday night, with an Athens court finding both defendants guilty of direct involvement in the murders. The court rejected the defense lawyers’ pleas for mitigating circumstances …
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has unveiled a new summer timetable for its bi-zonal cheaper-rate electricity tariff, set to take effect on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. This updated pricing structure, previously dubbed the “night-time” tariff, aims to provide Greek consumers with more affordable energy options during specific hours of the day. Under the …
With his knowledge of the ancient Greeks, Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis silenced all those Western-minded government liberals and others who frowned at the vulgar, nationalist slogans, including one declaring that “Cyprus is Greek,” shouted by cadets from the Hellenic Navy’s non-commissioned officers’ school during Tuesday’s Independence Day parade (March 25). “Since ancient times, warriors have …
PAOK etched its name in the history books with a dramatic 3-2 victory over AEK at the OPAP Arena, overturning a 2-0 deficit in a match that keeps them in the race for second place—and a potential spot in the Champions League qualifiers. The Thessaloniki-based club staged a mythical comeback, trailing 2-0 by the 47th …
[AMNA] Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has said that the government will “exhaust all options” for salary increases for police, firefighters, and coast guard personnel. The pledge, made Monday in an interview with Skai TV, followed a call by Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias for salary increases for all security forces personnel, after …
The Oscar-nominated director applies his unique vision to a new medium, delivering a haunting, cinematic perspective beyond the silver screen. Hunter Schafer photographed by Yorgos Lanthimos, 2024. Courtesy Yorgos Lanthimos / MACK. Yorgos Lanthimos, renowned for his striking visual style and fascination with life’s dark absurdities, has distinguished himself among filmmakers, earning a devoted following …