University violence and a lot of hot air

The government has failed to clamp down on violence and vandalism at the country’s public universities. After the fiasco with the campus police force, it passed a new law last summer for campus security. Source link

Minister considers island quad bike ban, tougher scooter limits

Greece is weighing tighter regulations on electric scooters and a possible ban on quad bikes in tourist areas, Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis said Saturday, citing rising road safety concerns during the summer travel season. Source link

Greek fans bring it to Vienna

Greek Eurovision buffs hold up their country’s flag in downtown Vienna, as the Austrian capital welcomes thousands of fans from around the world for the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday night. Source link

EU: Third pole or nothing?

After meeting with Donald Trump in Beijing Thursday, President Xi Jinping declared, “We both believe that the China-US relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world.” Source link

Athens having second thoughts about acquiring French UAVs

Athens is reevaluating its decision to acquire French-made Patroller drones to meet the Greek Army’s needs for surveillance and information gathering, and is considering alternative options, Kathimerini understands.  Source link

Tempe tunnels to close for five days for maintenance work

The tunnels in the Tempe area of Central Greece will close to traffic in both directions for five days, due to maintenance work and an upgrading of electronic systems, the General Regional Police Directorate of Thessaly said Saturday. Source link