Greece is bracing for severe weather as the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) warns of heavy rain, snow, and gale-force winds from Saturday onward. This marks a significant escalation from Friday’s conditions, where storms began to ease in most areas. On Saturday, heavy rain and storms are forecast for central and southern Aegean regions, the …
[Intime] Greens and Reds travelled well over Christmas and returned to Greece with precious road wins in Germany and Italy respectively, for a happy end to their year in the Euroleague. Olympiakos edged out Armani Milano by the smallest of margins, 84-83, on Thursday and improved its record further to 12-6 and go joint top …
The US appeared to take a neutral stance amid reports that Turkey and Syria may sign an agreement on maritime boundaries that could undermine Cyprus’ sovereign rights. In response to relevant question on the matter, a State Department spokesperson suggested addressing specific questions about the potential accord directly to Ankara and Damascus. The US called …
The images of Athens’ main roads turning into torrents after a heavy downpour (the first of the year, despite it being December) highlight that the lessons of the climate crisis have largely gone unheeded. Even during events that are not extraordinary, the state apparatus reveals the old issues of confusion over responsibilities and the lack …
Construction group Ellaktor’s decision to return 85 cents per share to shareholders galvanized the Greek stock market on Friday, after its three-day recess, and drove the benchmark higher despite the limited trading volume one would expect from the festive season anyway. Mid-caps actually outperformed, while banks lagged. The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at …
Police have said that from 10 p.m. Friday it will be mandatory for all categories of cars to have snow chains on the entire road network in Attica, unless they have special tires for use in snow. The requirement, which follows a severe weather warning from the National Meteorological Service, will apply until further notice. …
[Shutterstock] A Greek father has donated part of his liver to his 11-month-old daughter for transplantation surgery performed at a Turin hospital following two unsuccessful operations in Greece. The child’s transfer to Italy for its surgical procedure at Turin’s Le Molinette hospital was facilitated through a collaboration between Greece’s National Transplant Organization (EOM) and a …
A coast guard officer suffered a minor head injury when a speedboat carrying 30 migrants rammed a coast guard vessel off the southeastern coast of the island. The coast guard vessel, which was on a scheduled patrol, spotted a speedboat offloading migrants along the coast at Agrilia, in southeastern Lesvos. When the speedboat failed to …
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an updated weather warning on Friday, forecasting a new wave of severe weather starting Saturday. While rainfall and snowfall are expected to ease in most areas on Friday, conditions will worsen across eastern Greece by Saturday. In particular, the southern island of Crete will experience heavy rain and …
File photo. Precious jewelry and cash were stolen during a heist on Christmas night at a maisonette in Nea Makri, a coastal town east of Athens. According to the homeowner’s report, unidentified perpetrators broke into the property by forcing open the ground-floor balcony door. After thoroughly searching the residence, the burglars removed a safe from …