File photo. A four-vehicle crash occurred on Mesogeion Avenue in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, on Tuesday afternoon. The accident, which took place in the southbound lane toward Athens, caused one vehicle to overturn. Three people sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Traffic was temporarily disrupted as authorities cleared the wreckage. Source link
Extreme weather conditions, such as the intense heat in the summer and the very mild spring and fall, due to the dramatic climate change in the Mediterranean this decade, have done what the tourism authorities and the industry had hoped and worked for over the previous years – i.e. extended the tourism season. A considerable …
Fresh snow, blue skies with wispy white clouds and a glimpse of Lake Vegoritida are what we find on our visit to the Voras Ski Center. It’s unusual; not many ski resorts offer the sight of skiers gliding down the slopes against the backdrop of a large lake bathed in sunshine. Mt Voras (or Kaimaktsalan, …
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, Tuesday. [Mike Segar/Reuters] Turkey’s net monthly minimum wage will be 22,104 Turkish lira ($630.36) in 2025, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, marking a 30% increase from 2024. The minimum wage hike, which impacts some 9 …
PLYFA (39 Koritsas) will host an unforgettable evening of music, featuring a captivating blend of genres and cultures. The night kicks off with the Yiasena Band, led by Athens-born musician Sofia Roubati, fusing jazz with traditional sounds from Greece, the Balkans, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia and beyond. In the second half, Roubati unveils her latest compositions, …
[Reuters/Louiza Vradi] Athens’ downtown Kotzia Square became the center of Christmas Eve festivities as residents and visitors gathered to celebrate. Mayor Haris Doukas invited attendees to share their holiday wishes, accompanied by music from the radio station Athina 9.84 curated by producer Aristea Giannou. The event featured 1,500 biodegradable lanterns released into the sky. “This …
Health authorities in Athens have confiscated over 25 tons of spoiled meat and byproducts during routine holiday food inspections. A total of 25,670 kilograms were seized from a non-producing business for violating storage guidelines and lacking proper labeling. This marks one of the largest food seizures by regional authorities. “Protecting public health and consumer safety …
Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced Tuesday that Turkey will sign an agreement with Syria to establish an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to Turkish media outlet TGRT. “We will finalize a maritime jurisdiction agreement with the Syrian administration. Additionally, we are developing an emergency action plan that encompasses air, rail, road, and communication services. …
File photo. A pregnant American woman has lost her child and is reported to be in critical condition and intubated in the ICU of Crete’s Hania Hospital after falling down a ravine while hiking in the Rethymno region, sustaining serious injuries. She was vacationing in Greece. The loss of the woman’s child was confirmed by …
What the Greek star of the Bucks had to say Giannis Antetokounmpo and some of his Milwaukee Bucks teammates were not thrilled to learn that they have the day off on Christmas this year. Antetokounmpo told Eric Nehm of The Athletic that he was initially “upset” about the Bucks being left out of the Christmas …