Authorities have arrested a village chief, his brother and a firefighter on suspicion of carrying out a series of arson attacks, extortion and other crimes in the southern Peloponnese following a two-year investigation, officials said. Source link
The nesting season for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is underway in Greece, with the first hatchlings of the year emerging on Zakynthos, one of the Mediterranean’s most important nesting sites. According to the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece (ARCHELON), the initial nest hatched on Dafni Beach in Laganas Bay, Zakynthos. Volunteers …
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Seoul on Monday and Tuesday for talks with South Korean officials and a ceremony honoring Greek soldiers who fell during the Korean War. Source link
Distinct from souvlaki, gyros is one of Athens’ most beloved street foods. Pronounced “yee-ros” (not “guy-ross”), this iconic Greek wrap features thinly sliced, seasoned chicken or pork carved from a vertical rotisserie, tucked into warm pita bread with fresh salad, tzatziki, and often crispy fries. In a city where locals are fiercely loyal to their …
Authorities on Sunday inaugurated a new desalination facility on the Cycladic island of Amorgos, aiming to strengthen water supplies as the island faces growing demand from residents and visitors. Source link
The Municipality of Nisyros, in cooperation with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), has strengthened scientific monitoring of the island’s volcano with the installation of a new permanent seismic station in Emporeios. According to data from the NKUA Seismology Laboratory, seismic activity around the volcano remains almost non-existent, with no current indications of …
The body of a 69-year-old fisherman whose boat capsized a week ago off Epanomi, near Thessaloniki, was recovered Sunday afternoon from a coastal area near Korinos in Pieria, south of the city, according to local reports. Source link
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias marked 52 years since Turkey’s military invasion of Cyprus, stating that the Cyprus issue remains a matter of illegal occupation. In a statement commemorating the anniversary, Dendias said Greece continues to stand alongside the Republic of Cyprus and supports efforts for a fair and lasting solution based on international law …
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Source link
Vasilis Chara delivered the standout performance on the third day of the Greek Age Group Swimming Championships at the Olympic Aquatic Centre (OAKA), becoming the first Greek junior swimmer to break the 50-second barrier in the men’s 100m freestyle. The 18-year-old Panathinaikos swimmer, who specialises in medley events, clocked 49.94 seconds to set a new …