An uptick in volcanic activity has been detected on the popular Greek tourist island of Santorini, prompting the country’s civil protection minister to convene a meeting with local authorities and disaster response teams. According to a statement from the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry released on Wednesday, monitoring devices have recorded “mild seismic-volcanic activity” …
[InTimeNews] The Athens First Instance Prosecutor has initiated criminal proceedings against four police officers in connection with the murder of Kyriaki Griva outside the Agioi Anargyroi police station in western Athens in April 2024 by her former partner. The four officers are being prosecuted for the felony of fatal exposure by omission. The individuals charged …
Spartan women, unlike their counterparts in other Greek city-states, enjoyed a degree of freedom and respect that was exceptional for the time. Known for their sharp wit and strong personalities, these women were allowed to own property, receive an education, and participate in physical training. The education of Spartan women was designed to make them …
[InTime News] Maurizio Capotorto, the former CEO of Hellenic Train, has reportedly been summoned to provide explanations as a suspect in the alleged offense of giving false testimony before the parliamentary inquiry committee on the Tempe train disaster last January. According to reports, in addition to ordering a magistrate to take his statement, the prosecutor …
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Evia on Thursday afternoon, with tremors felt across the Attica region, including Athens. According to the Geodynamic Institute of Greece, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre near Chalkida, the capital of Evia. The quake caused noticeable shaking in several areas of Attica, but …
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, delivered a 20-minute eulogy for the late Archbishop Anastasios during his funeral in Tirana on Thursday. Rama praised Anastasios’ personality and contributions, noting that he came “as a faithful successor of the Apostles in the service of Albania, restoring the Orthodox Church both on a human and spiritual …
The Battle of Gaugamela, fought on October 1, 331 BCE, stands as one of the most significant military engagements in ancient history. Alexander the Great, leading his Macedonian forces, faced the vast army of Darius III, the Persian king. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Alexander’s tactical genius secured a decisive victory. Darius III assembled a massive …
A 34-year-old Egyptian man arrested on Sunday has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of being the serial flasher who harassed multiple women in Peristeri, western Athens. He was found guilty of indecent exposure and violence against officers and was led to prison, as his sentence was not suspended. The defendant …
The funeral of the late Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, Anastasios, was held on Thursday at the Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection in Tirana, with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presiding over the solemn service. The ceremony was attended by Orthodox patriarchs, archbishops, and ecclesiastical delegations from around the world, as well as representatives of …
European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica announced a new chapter in EU policy for the region during her address at the Third Delphi Brussels Forum, held on Thursday in Brussels and organized by the Delphi Economic Forum in collaboration with Kathimerini English Edition. She emphasized the significance of a newly established dedicated portfolio for …