Fire risk rises as temperatures go up
Authorities have warned of a very high wildfire risk on Thursday in parts of the country as hot, dry weather and strong northerly winds create favorable conditions for rapidly spreading blazes. Source link
Giannis Antetokounmpo Attends Argentina vs England World Cup Semi-Final and Pays Touching Tribute to His Father – Greek City Times
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfilled a long-held dream on Wednesday night, attending the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England at the stadium. The Greek NBA superstar, accompanied by his wife Mariah, was present to witness the high-stakes match, an experience he described as deeply personal. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Giannis shared photos from the …
New distinction for Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport has received another significant international distinction from the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS), one of the world’s leading organizations for research and benchmarking in the aviation sector. Source link
Preventive Spraying Underway in Glyfada After Confirmed West Nile Virus Case – Greek City Times
Specialised teams from the Attica Region’s Mosquito Control Department began preventive spraying in parts of Glyfada early this morning, following a confirmed case of West Nile virus in the area. The spraying operations are focused on streets around Zamanou, Iras, Ermou, and Ariadnis in close cooperation with the Municipality of Glyfada and public health authorities. …
Third suspect jailed in deadly arson attack
The first phase of the judicial investigation into an arson attack in Thessaloniki that killed Vagia Nestora and injured her daughter, lawyer and New Democracy candidate Afroditi Nestora, concluded on Wednesday with the pretrial detention of a third suspect. Source link
Former Assistant Tax Commissioner Nick Petroulias Charged with Multiple Fraud Offences – Greek City Times
Former assistant tax commissioner Nick Petroulias has been charged with multiple fraud offences, including obtaining financial advantage by deception and using false documents. Nick Petroulias The charges stem from a long-running investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) into corrupt property dealings involving the Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council (ALALC). Four years after the …
Merchant fleet expands in numbers
The Greek merchant fleet expanded in numbers by 1.8% in May compared with May 2025. An increase of 0.8% had been recorded in May 2025 compared with May 2024, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday. Source link
Pre-Trial Detention of Argos Police Officers is “Unacceptable” – “They Acted in the Line of Duty” – Greek City Times
Afroditi Latinopoulou, leader of the Voice of Reason party, has strongly criticised the pre-trial detention of the police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in Argos, describing it as “clearly unacceptable”. Speaking on MEGA, Latinopoulou argued that the officers acted in the line of duty to protect their own lives after …
Business awards highlight workforce
Every Greek company that secures a position in the world’s most demanding markets does not merely strengthen itself, it strengthens Greece as well, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said during his address on Tuesday at the 12th MAC Gala. Source link
Controversy Erupts as Argentine Players Unfurl Falklands Banner After World Cup Victory Over England – Greek City Times
Argentine footballers, including Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Otamendi, have sparked international controversy by unfurling a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”) immediately after defeating England in the World Cup. The timing of the gesture — right after the match against England — was widely seen as deliberate, reigniting long-standing …