The European Commission plans to postpone the European Union’s landmark law to reduce methane emissions, a spokesperson said on Monday, following calls from governments including France and the United States to pause or roll back the policy. Source link
Greece and France are considering rerouting the Great Sea Interconnector, the planned electricity cable linking Crete with Cyprus, to avoid Türkiye’s newly declared Fethiye-Kaş marine park near Kastellorizo (Meis), according to Kathimerini. Greece does not recognise the Turkish marine park, which was declared in August 2026, and disputes any implications it may have for Greek …
Athens believes Turkey’s effort to acquire F-35 fighter jets is entering a prolonged period of uncertainty, following contacts between the Greek delegation led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US officials during the UN General Assembly. Source link
A tanker carrying liquid waste from major Greek food manufacturer Papadopoulou was intercepted while allegedly dumping its load into a storm drain connected to the Kifissos River in Athens, according to environmental inspectors and police. The tanker, operated by haulage company Karatzas, was reportedly carrying around 16 cubic metres of liquid waste collected from the …
Residents of Christoupoli near Spata in eastern Attica have appealed to Greece’s top administrative court over the construction of three nearby data centers, citing concerns over 24-hour noise, heat, and lack of environmental impact studies. Source link
Greece marks European Heritage Days this weekend, September 26-27, with free admission to state-owned archaeological sites, museums and monuments managed by the Ministry of Culture. The programme reaches its peak this weekend as Greece takes part in the European Heritage Days for the 30th consecutive year. The 2026 European theme, “Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, …
A 50-year-old man from Achaia was sent to pre-trial detention following allegations of sexual abuse made by his three daughters and two nieces. Source link
A remarkable bronze ritual cart dating back around 2,500 years has been discovered at the ancient Tartessian site of Casas del Turuñuelo in southern Spain, providing new evidence of the region’s deep connections with the wider Mediterranean world. Archaeologists say the miniature bronze cart, unearthed near Guareña in Extremadura, is the only example of its …
A reported explosion at a cafe in Nea Ionia triggered a major fire early Monday, engulfing a three-storey apartment building and forcing residents to evacuate. The alarm sounded at around 4:30 a.m. in central Nea Ionia after witnesses reported an explosion at the ground-floor cafe. The fire spread rapidly to the upper floors, sending residents …
Rescuers have found two more bodies under the rubble of a central Athens building that collapsed in a suspected gas explosion on Friday morning. Source link