Major wildfire burning in Konitsa for 16th day
A large firefighting contingent continued to battle a large wildfire that broke out in forestland near the town of Konitsa in northern Greece for the 16th day on Tuesday. Source link
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Parts of Phantom Jet Found Inside Killed Pilot’s Body Bag
Parts of an F-4E Phantom II that crashed during an air display at Tanagra were found inside the body bag carrying one of the two dead pilots, raising new questions about the investigation into the tragedy. According to a document obtained by Ta Nea, investigators discovered several objects linked to the aircraft while forensic authorities …
Skills and innovation fail to reach market
A new study by Dianeosis captures the paradox of the Greek research and innovation system. Source link
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrives in UK for week long visit and meeting with King Charles III – Greek City Times
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has arrived in London for a week long visit to the United Kingdom that will include a private meeting with King Charles III, a visit to Oxford and a pilgrimage to the Patriarchal Monastery of St John the Baptist in Essex. Patriarch Bartholomew arrived at London Heathrow Airport on Monday evening, September …
Doctors to testify over pop singer’s death
Two doctors accused over the death of pop singer Giorgos Mazonakis will appear before the investigating magistrate’s office on Tuesday morning, where they are summoned to give testimony after they were charged or homicide with possible intent. Source link
City of Patras Hosts 9th International Poetry Festival
The city of Patras will fill with poetry from September 16–20 as the city hosts the 9th International Poetry Festival, bringing together 72 poets from Greece and around the world. The festival will turn Patras’ streets, squares, famous stairways and landmarks into spaces for poetry, under this year’s central theme, “Revolution Begins with Words.” The …
Tempe crash court weighs stationmaster’s phone records
A prosecutor recommended Monday that a court approve a request to examine the seized phone of a train stationmaster charged in the 2023 Tempe rail disaster that killed 57 people. Source link
Leonard Cohen Honoured at Emotional Musical Tribute in Athens
Emotion, strong performances and the enduring presence of Leonard Cohen shaped an emotional tribute concert at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens last Saturday. Adam and Cassius Cohen, Cohen’s son and grandson, joined Manolis Famellos and Panos Mouzourakis for a musical tribute they had been preparing for years, marking the 10th anniversary of …
Five inmates injured in Domokos prison clash
Five people were injured in a violent clash between inmates inside Domokos prison in central Greece. Source link
Let’s Go Greek Festival Lights Up Parramatta
Thousands of people filled the grounds of St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church as the Let’s Go Greek Festival returned for its 12th year. Greek music, traditional dancing and the smell of souvlakia and loukoumades marked George Street on Sunday. Families and visitors from across Western Sydney stayed from late morning until the fireworks. Prayer and …