Greek Coast Guard officers have arrested the captain of a floating refreshment bar after the vessel berthed without authorisation at Koufonisia. According to Coast Guard sources, the barge, which operates as a floating snack bar, arrived at Italida Beach on Saturday evening without obtaining the required permit. A Coast Guard officer attended the scene, while …
A wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon in low vegetation near Nea Kerasia, in the Municipality of Thermaikos, east of Thessaloniki, prompting a large firefighting operation. Source link
Greek police have arrested two more suspects in connection with fan-related attacks that took place after the EuroLeague Final Four championship game, further advancing the investigation into the incidents. According to the Hellenic Police, the two men face allegations of participating in an attempted robbery targeting supporters of a rival team. The arrests followed judicial …
An Indian crew member is still missing after a Cyprus-flagged container ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and a search operation is underway to find him, Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping has said. Source link
BRUSSELS – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the appointment of a Special Representative for the Cyprus issue, signalling a stronger European Union role in efforts to revive negotiations aimed at reunifying the island. The announcement follows a telephone conversation between von der Leyen and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and comes …
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being found unconscious at his home in the central Greek city of Lamia on Monday. Source link
ATHENS – Greek singer Despina Vandi has given fans a glimpse into her summer holiday, sharing a series of sun-soaked photos alongside partner Vasilis Bisbikis during a boat trip through the crystal-clear waters of the Corinth Canal. The popular singer posted the images on her Instagram account, capturing the couple enjoying a relaxing day aboard …
Greece signed a contract Monday for the construction of the Skaramagas triple road interchange, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing chronic traffic congestion in western Attica. Source link
World No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying a well-deserved summer break in Mykonos alongside her fiancé, George Frangoulis. However, her vacation has drawn sharp criticism from some social media users, who accuse her of focusing more on leisure and content creation than on her tennis career following her Wimbledon exit. Rather than letting …
A 4-year-old child is being treated in a pediatric intensive care unit in Thessaloniki after falling into a swimming pool in northern Greece, local media reported. Source link