A far-right Greek MP has been arrested after storming the National Gallery in Athens and vandalising exhibits he claimed were blasphemous. Nikolaos Papadopoulos, a member of the Victory (Niki) party, was taken into custody at the Athens General Police Directorate (GADA) on charges of aggravated criminal damage. The Incident According to reports, Papadopoulos forcibly entered …
The National Economy and Finance Ministry is planning special teams that will look for ways to violate tax legislation and electronic systems, with the aim of further limiting tax evasion. The teams will consist of tax administration auditors, as well as external collaborators, who will undertake to find the loopholes in the provisions of tax …
Germany’s major airports were thrown into chaos on Monday, March 10, as a 24-hour strike, called by the Ver.di trade union, grounded thousands of flights. Over 3,400 flights were cancelled, leaving more than half a million passengers stranded. The strike, which involves public sector workers and ground handling staff, has paralysed airports across the country. …
The latest moves to create a “coalition of the willing” among European nations to support Ukraine may have been made inevitable by the shift in US policy; but this period of turmoil has left Greece trying to find its footing. Greece must not be happy at not being invited to the two meetings of the …
Praised by the ancient Greek giants Homer and Euripides for its superb quality nearly 3,000 years ago, Cyprus’ Commandaria is the world’s oldest recorded and named wine. Despite its rich heritage, the sweet wine has struggled to find its niche in the global market. Now a number of micro-wineries in this east Mediterranean island nation …
File photo. [AP] Sixteen people were injured, including nine seriously, during a violent brawl at the Malakasa camp near Athens. The clashes broke out shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday. According to reports, a group of around 10 migrants began fighting for reasons that remain unknown. The altercation escalated into a larger conflict involving up …
Turkey has filed an appeal against the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) decision that annulled the “TurkAegean” trademark. The appeal was submitted just days before the deadline, which officially expires on Monday. This move was widely expected, as Turkey appears determined to continue its legal battle following the landmark ruling on January 10, which …
Passenger trains will not operate on the Alexandroupoli-Ormenio and Alexandroupoli-Orestiada lines from Sunday to Wednesday due to freight transportation, Hellenic Train has announced. During this period, passengers will be transported by coach, with stops at all stations except Sakkos, Kavyli, Marasia, Dilofos, Ptelea and Pythio. [AMNA] Source link
File photo. A new police unit is being deployed to ensure safety on Athens’ public transit, focusing on buses, the suburban railway, and the metro. The initiative, which started as a pilot program in West Athens, involves 130 officers, both in uniform and plain clothes, patrolling the area. The program will expand across Attica, concentrating …
The Zoumboulakis Gallery (6 Kriezotou) presents “50,000,000 Tons of Landscapes,” a solo exhibition by Stefanos Rokos. Featuring mixed-media works on canvas and paper, three sculptures and an animation, the exhibition explores the power and vastness of landscapes in contrast to fleeting human experiences. Rokos challenges perceptions of scale and significance, inviting viewers to reflect on …