Rescuers are combing the ruins of a two-storey house under the Acropolis in central Athens that was demolished by a suspected gas explosion early Friday for up to five people who may have been inside and have not given signs of life so far. Source link
A fire broke out aboard the Greek flagged Ro Ro cargo vessel BLUE CARRIER 2 north of Mykonos on Friday morning, prompting a major response from Greek authorities. The blaze reportedly started at around 9am inside one of the vessel’s garages, with authorities investigating whether a truck may have been the source. There were 29 …
A defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could turn into a broader pact “for the Muslim world” that includes Iran, Turkey’s parliament speaker said on Friday, adding that it is expected to be submitted for ratification from next month. Source link
The United States has approved a possible $101 million Foreign Military Sales package for Greece focused on the maintenance, repair and operational support of aircraft already serving with the Hellenic Air Force. The approval by the US State Department does not involve the purchase of new aircraft. Instead, the package is designed to help Greece …
Five suspected members of smuggling gangs have been arrested near Greece’s northeastern border with Turkey driving cars crammed with newly-arrived migrants – including one that had 13 people squashed into it – police said Friday. Source link
Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, Duncan, hosted the ambassadors of the Quad countries in Athens for a working lunch on September 23, highlighting Australia’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo Pacific. The meeting brought together representatives of Australia, India, Japan and the United States, with discussions focused on cooperation across the Indo Pacific. The …
The change in tax brackets will entail up to an extra monthly salary per year for some freelance professionals. Starting next year, the new regulations will for the first time appear in the tax clearance of about 400,000 freelancers. Source link
A major firefighting operation is underway in the Aegean after a fire broke out aboard the Greek flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel BLUE CARRIER 2 north of Mykonos. The vessel was carrying 166 trucks and 29 passenger vehicles, with 29 people on board, including 28 crew members and one passenger. Four Coast Guard vessels, a patrol …
A 29-year-old Egyptian man was in critical condition late Thursday with a severe stomach wound to his spleen after being stabbed by two unidentified attackers on Fylis Street in Agios Panteleimonas. Source link
Elon Musk has called the word “homeless” propaganda and argued that the United States should bring back institutional treatment for people with severe mental illness or drug addiction who pose a danger to themselves or others. Writing on X, Musk also questioned the financial incentives surrounding organisations working in homelessness, claiming that funding structures could …