Greek police have launched an investigation into the death of popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis, with the Athens Security Subdivision taking responsibility for the case and preparing a criminal file. The investigation will examine the circumstances leading up to the singer’s death and determine whether any criminal offences occurred. The Organised Crime Division, known as the …
Tighter restrictions on short-term rentals have failed to significantly increase housing availability or reduce rents in European cities where they have been imposed, an industry group said Thursday. Source link
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 “dividend” for every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections. Speaking at a Republican Party event in Dallas on Wednesday, Trump linked the proposed payment to what he described as the country’s economic success and the Republican Party’s …
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in western Greece after allegedly hitting a woman and her young daughters with a motorcycle and fleeing the scene, police said Thursday. Source link
ATHENS, Greece: President of the Hellenic Republic Constantine Tassoulas will meet with British Lebanese lawyer and human rights advocate Amal Clooney and UNESCO Director General Khaled El Enany in Athens on Thursday as Greece hosts a major meeting focused on the protection and promotion of culture. President Tassoulas is scheduled to receive Amal Clooney at …
A trial over the handling of video footage linked to the deadly 2023 rail crash in Tempe, central Greece, has been rescheduled for November 6, nearly five months after proceedings were suspended. Source link
ATHENS, Greece: Greece, Cyprus and Egypt are stepping up efforts to develop a major eastern Mediterranean energy corridor that could bring Cypriot natural gas to European markets while avoiding the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The proposed route would transport gas from Cyprus’ offshore Cronos field to Egypt by pipeline. The gas would …
Public health authorities have recorded 34 new West Nile virus cases in the past week and warned of unusually intense transmission in the Attica region, which includes Athens. Source link
The Greek island of Nisyros is offering families a €3,000 baby bonus for every child born to permanent residents, as local authorities take action to tackle the island’s declining population. The one off payment was proposed by Nisyros Mayor Christofis Koronaios and unanimously approved by the municipal council. To qualify, families must be registered with …
Washington welcomed on Wednesday the defense cooperation between Greece and Israel following the Achilles’ Shield agreement. Source link