Charity fraud suspects allegedly diverted donations
Six people involved in a Thessaloniki-based children’s charity have been arrested and face charges of fraud and setting up a criminal organization. Source link
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Perceptions of Greece explored at Hellenic Center in London
What does Greece represent to foreigners? The birthplace of democracy, a popular summer destination, a stop on the quest for a better life, or a country struggling to live up to its glorious past? Source link
Prepare for War with Turkey – Greek City Times
A former senior Israeli military intelligence officer has urged Greece to prepare for a potential military confrontation with Turkey, warning Athens not to underestimate Ankara’s growing military capabilities and regional influence. Marco Moreno, who reportedly served for nearly 25 years in key positions within Israel’s Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN), delivered the warning in an interview …
Storms seen ahead
Rainstorms, and possible hail, are expected Monday, meteorologists warn. Source link
Capturing the identity of a small Taygetos village on the plate
The Mavrikis General Store in Alagonia is more taverna and kafeneio nowadays than the grocery store and butcher shop it was when it first opened in 1879. Source link
The Benghazi test
When eastern Libya’s parliament ratified its maritime deal with Turkey, it also tested a long-held assumption in Athens: that support for the United States, from Greek bases in the Iran war to counterintelligence cooperation, will translate into American backing where Greek interests are most directly at stake. Source link
Rail replacement work to disrupt evening metro services
New maintenance work on the Athens Metro rail lines will cause disruptions to services, including the airport line, every evening from Sunday through Thursday. Source link
EMY Issues Emergency Warning for Greece
A Pi-shaped storm is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail to western and northern Greece and the eastern Aegean islands, after the national weather service issued an emergency warning. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued the emergency bulletin on Saturday 31 October. It warns of severe weather from the early hours of Sunday …
Greece anticipates next test at sea
Greece has taken its case against the Turkish-Libyan memorandum to the United Nations Security Council, but the next test may come at sea, where a French survey vessel is waiting in Iraklio, Crete. Source link
Turkish Primary School Republic Day Play: Children in Demon Masks Wrapped in Greek, British Flags Spark Online Backlash
Turkish Primary School Republic Day Play: Children in Demon Masks Wrapped in Greek, British Flags Spark Online Backlash Photos from a Turkish elementary school’s 29 October Republic Day performance have gone viral, drawing criticism. The play reenacted the founding of the Republic and the 1919–22 War of Independence, including the Greco-Turkish conflict. Pupils representing opposing …