We are heading toward what promises to be a rather tense autumn in relations with Turkey as the latter is getting ready to introduce in its National Assembly the new law on maritime zones, encompassing its claims toward Greece. Source link
An Athens-based gang of soccer hooligans involved in at least five violent mass brawls with rival fans that had also branched out into drug trafficking – including in schools and prisons – has been broken by the organised crime squad, police said Thursday. Source link
Turkish authorities on Thursday detained a comedian whose stand-up routine drew complaints that it insulted religious values after it was widely viewed online. Source link
Albanian police clashed with protesters Thursday as an anti-government demonstration – part of protests triggered by plans for a luxury development linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner – turned violent. Source link
An 84-year-old woman in Pieria, northern Greece, has fallen victim to a telephone scam, losing cash, jewelry and valuables worth more than €50,000 after a woman posing as an accounting firm employee falsely claimed the assets needed to be recorded to avoid a tax penalty. Source link
A man has been arrested in southern Athens after being found in possession of four small, unadorned ancient Greek vases, authorities said Thursday. Source link
Formations of air force aircraft will conduct flyovers over the Athens area on Thursday evening as part of celebrations for the graduation of new air force officers, authorities said. Source link
A 39-year-old climber was found dead after becoming trapped in the Tryfos Gorge near Vonitsa in western Greece during a canyoning expedition, the fire service said Thursday. Source link
Ancient Greek Sandals, the company Christina Martini and Nikolas Minoglou created in 2012, is selling a 60% stake to Spain’s Camper, one of the best-known footwear companies in the world. Source link
Fire freezes time. In its sweeping fury, it captured the horrific scene that unfolded at a home deep in the woods near Liti, a village north of Thessaloniki. Source link