A Greek American community leader on Thursday outlined to right-wing organizer Steve Bannon the strategy he believes President Donald Trump’s administration should follow on the issue of Turkey’s request to buy advanced stealth jet fighters from the US. Source link
Four taxi drivers have been arrested in the port town of Lavrio after allegedly overcharging tourists, concealing their taximeters and demanding fares well above the legal rates, in the latest crackdown on taxi scams targeting visitors in Greece. The arrests were carried out by officers from the Attica Traffic Police Directorate following complaints from passengers …
Authorities have arrested two people over Thursday’s explosion and fire at a vehicle repair facility in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, that left eleven people hospitalized, including three in serious condition. Source link
At the southernmost edge of mainland Greece, where rugged mountains plunge into the sea and centuries-old stone towers dominate the landscape, lies one of the country’s most dramatic and historic regions: Laconian Mani. Home to the fortified village of Vathia, the tranquil harbour of Gerolimenas and the legendary Cape Tainaro, this remote corner of the …
A fire broke out Thursday in the outdoor area of a workshop near a beach in Kalochori, west of Thessaloniki, with flames later spreading inside the facility. Source link
In a city where finding a parking spot can feel like a modern-day Olympic sport, the Athens Municipality has introduced Parkout — a free mobile app that turns drivers into a real-time parking assistance network. Unlike paid parking platforms or official management systems, Parkout operates on a simple principle of mutual help: when you’re about …
Zakynthos Airport’s runway will remain closed until at least 7 p.m. Thursday after a Greek Air Force F-16 fighter jet made an emergency landing following a reported onboard fire, disrupting travel plans for hundreds of tourists through flight delays and cancellations. Source link
Signal has introduced a verified Official Chat feature on iPhone, giving users a single authenticated communication channel from the company as it steps up efforts to combat phishing attacks that have targeted politicians, journalists and government officials. The feature, included with Signal version 8.17, displays a chat simply named “Signal”, marked with a blue verification …
A 29-year-old complainant testified Thursday in the appeal trial of Greek theater director Dimitris Lignadis, alleging that Lignadis sexually assaulted him when he was 17. Source link
Ukraine has informed Greece that it will continue targeting Russian vessels on the high seas, arguing that such operations are lawful under its right to self-defence as recognised by Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. The issue has reignited diplomatic tensions between Athens and Kyiv following the discovery of a Ukrainian naval drone carrying …