Parents and Afghan Man in Custody Again Over Baby Death Case

Parents and Afghan Man in Custody Again Over Baby Death Case

The parents of a baby whose body was found in a freezer at their apartment in Kypseli, Athens, have been remanded in custody for a second time following their statements to investigators. The 43-year-old Greek father and 38-year-old German mother had already faced pre-trial detention, along with the 26-year-old Afghan friend of their 15-year-old daughter, …

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Wizz Air resumes Larnaca flights to Jeddah and Amman

Wizz Air relaunched this week flights from Larnaca to Jeddah and Amman and reconfirmed the restart of the Abu Dhabi and Dubai services on October 25 – among the Middle East’s most popular destinations – reconnecting travelers with the Arabian Peninsula. Source link

World’s Most Endangered Tigers Born in Greece

World’s Most Endangered Tigers Born in Greece

Three Sumatran tiger cubs born at a Greek zoo are offering hope for one of the world’s most endangered tiger species. The three two-month-old cubs received identification microchips and their first vaccinations on Tuesday at Attica Zoological Park near Athens, as part of international efforts to maintain a backup population of the critically endangered species. …

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HCAA buys 35 new vehicles for airports and facilities

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has completed the procurement of 35 SUV vehicles combining features of passenger cars and off-road 4×4 vehicles, at a total cost of €1,152,780, including VAT. Source link

Greece has 500,000 Cystic Fibrosis Carriers and over 900 Patients

Greece has 500,000 Cystic Fibrosis Carriers and over 900 Patients

The Panhellenic Cystic Fibrosis Association is dedicating an entire month this year to raising awareness about cystic fibrosis, with activities launched from yesterday on World Cystic Fibrosis Day, September 8. Under the central message “Unlimited Breath,” the association is highlighting the modern needs of people living with cystic fibrosis and calling for equal access to …

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Chaos reigns in municipal property

The process of utilizing municipal real estate remains at an infant stage, with most assets lacking the required documents needed to contribute revenue to the municipalities or help address the housing crisis. Source link

British Tourist Demands Hotel Refund After Mosquito Bites

British Tourist Demands Hotel Refund After Mosquito Bites

A British tourist staying at a hotel in Chania, Crete, left the property after what he described as a mosquito invasion and then asked for his money back. The unusual case came to the attention of the authorities in Crete after the tourist decided to leave the hotel following a series of mosquito bites. The …

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Greece Could Extend Territorial Waters to 12 Miles South and West of Crete Before Elections – Greek City Times

Greece Could Extend Territorial Waters to 12 Miles South and West of Crete Before Elections – Greek City Times

Greece could move to extend its territorial waters to 12 nautical miles south and west of Crete before the next national elections, according to international relations expert Konstantinos Filis. Speaking on SKAI’s main evening news bulletin on Tuesday, Filis, director of the Institute of International Affairs, said the scenario was now considered “quite likely.” He …

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