Man arrested in Crete on suspicion of stalking women and sexual offenses
Police in Hania have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of stalking several women in the Cretan city over a period of several months. Source link
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Five Missing After Powerful Explosion Collapses Building in Athens’ Plaka – Greek City Times
Five people are missing after a powerful explosion caused a building to partially collapse in the heart of Athens’ historic Plaka district on Friday, injuring three people and sending debris across the surrounding area. The blast struck a two storey building in the popular tourist neighbourhood, close to major landmarks including the Acropolis and the …
Race starts for FSRU connection with the gas grid
The connection of each unit will proceed only after a final investment decision has been made, regardless of its licensing maturity. Source link
Accelerate Greece 2026 Brings Greek and Cypriot Startups to Toronto – Greek City Times
Greek and Cypriot innovation is taking centre stage in Toronto as Accelerate Greece 2026 brings entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders together for a week focused on international growth. Left to right: THI Canada Co-President John Sotos, Steven and Brynn Makrinos, Aretaios Chourdakis of Eurobank, Irene Anargyrou, Yonida Koukio, Kostas Poulakidas, Alexandros Sklavounos, Heather Travis, and …
Eight held for forcing farmhands into unpaid labor
Eight people have been arrested in an agricultural area of the southern Peloponnese region for allegedly forcing foreign farmhands to work for no pay until they paid off supposed debts, authorities said Friday. Source link
What’s in a Name? How 12 Greek Cities Got Theirs – Greek City Times
Thessaloniki was named for the half-sister of Alexander the Great. Alexandroupoli received its present name only in the 20th century. Athens, meanwhile, is traditionally linked to the goddess Athena, although the true origin of its name is far less certain. Across Greece, city names have survived from antiquity, been reshaped under foreign rule, or emerged …
EU starts action against Greece on energy, money-laundering, human trafficking
The European Union’s executive on Friday said it was taking action against Greece – and most other EU members – for failing to notify Brussels on how they have adopted EU directives on energy into their legislation. Source link
Powerful Explosion Rocks Plaka as Two Storey Building Collapses in Central Athens – Greek City Times
A powerful explosion shook central Athens early Friday morning, causing a two storey building in the historic Plaka district to collapse. The blast occurred at around 7:35am on Lysikratous Street, sending debris into the surrounding area and causing a major emergency response. Firefighters and police rushed to the scene as rescue teams searched the collapsed …
Downtown Athens’ hyperbolic transfiguration
We were deep in the grips of the economic crisis when Pittaki Street – a slip of a road running off Ermou – met with a sudden wave of popularity. Source link
Greece Controls the World’s Largest Shipping Fleet by Capacity
Europe’s maritime strength still runs through Greece, with the country’s shipping industry playing a central role in global trade, energy security and the European Union’s commercial fleet, according to official and industry figures released for World Maritime Day. The Greek-owned fleet now numbers about 5,800 vessels. According to the Union of Greek Shipowners, it accounts …