Investigators are examining whether a natural gas leak may have caused an explosion that killed six people and brought down a building in central Athens, while stressing that no cause has been established. Source link
Greek Agriculture and Food Minister Margaritis Schoinas focused on the challenges facing farmers in Pieria and opportunities to expand local production during a visit to the region. Schoinas took part in a broad meeting at the Kontariotissa Town Hall with farmers, local government representatives and business and production organisations. They discussed the needs of the …
A 43-year-old man was arrested at the main port of Piraeus after authorities found more than 1 kilogram of raw cannabis in his possession. Source link
The Wiggles have brought Greek language, food and culture to St George College in Adelaide with the launch of their new song, “Spanakopita”. Wiggles founding member Anthony Field, alongside Lucia Field, recently returned to the school to launch the song, which encourages children to engage with and learn the Greek language through music. WATCH SCHOOL …
Last year’s average monthly household spending remained higher than in 2024, but lower than in 2010. Source link
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has faced a backlash in Greece after criticising the country’s strategic alliance with Israel during an interview with Turkish state broadcaster TRT, with some social-media users branding him a “traitor” and critics accusing him of providing ammunition to Türkiye. Varoufakis made the remarks during an interview with TRT World’s …
The death toll from a powerful explosion that caused the collapse of a two-storey building in central Athens rose to six on Saturday afternoon, after rescue crews recovered what the believe are the last two bodies from the rubble. Source link
The process of identifying the six victims recovered from the rubble of the building on Lysikratous Street in Plaka is underway. At the same time, investigators continue to examine the cause of Friday morning’s blast. A 10-officer team from the Fire Service’s Arson Crimes Division is surveying the site, collecting physical evidence, and assessing what …
Greek rowing Olympian Stefanos Ntouskos secured top spot in the mens’ single sculls, winning the gold medal at the inaugural World Rowing Shanghai Sprints on Saturday. Source link
The 8th Greece International Film Festival returns to Athens on September 29 and 30, bringing Oscar-winning, Venice-selected and international films to the open-air Cine Alimos by the sea. Hosted by the Municipality of Alimos, the festival will begin at 19:15 on both nights and offer free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. The two-day programme …