A day trip to Mount Parnassos

A day trip to Mount Parnassos

Just 170 kilometers from Athens, Parnassos is a majestic escape that can be reached in under two hours, making it the perfect destination for a day of adventure. With its towering peak, Liakoura, rising to 2,457 meters, Parnassos is Greece’s eighth-highest mountain, offering a breathtaking blend of scenic trails and outdoor pursuits that will captivate …

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Dana Masters | Athens | December 6-9

Dana Masters | Athens | December 6-9

Renowned American soul and jazz singer Dana Masters will perform four concerts at the Half Note jazz club (17 Trivonianou) from December 6 to 9. For many years, she was a vocalist in the band of the legendary Van Morrison before embarking on her solo career. She has performed, among others, for the pope, US …

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Two 16-year-old students arrested for assaulting teen in Lesvos

Two 16-year-old students arrested for assaulting teen in Lesvos

[InTimeNews] Police on the island of Lesvos arrested on Monday two 16-year-old students accused of causing grievous bodily harm to a 14-year-old boy. In addition to the charges against the teenagers, their parents face charges of neglecting minors. According to the police, the incident occurred on Monday afternoon when the two 16-year-olds assaulted and injured …

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Israeli energy minister cancels Athens visit due to cabinet meeting on Hezbollah

Israeli energy minister cancels Athens visit due to cabinet meeting on Hezbollah

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, seen here in November 2023 when he held the foreign minister portfolio. [Athit Perawongmeth/Reuters] Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen visit to Athens on Tuesday for the signing of a bilateral energy agreement with his Greek counterpart, Theodoros Skylakakis, was canceled at the last minute. The Israeli side notified Athens late …

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Israeli energy minister visits Athens to sign key agreement

Israeli energy minister visits Athens to sign key agreement

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen will visit Athens on Tuesday to sign a bilateral agreement with Greek Energy Minister Theodoros Skylakakis.  The agreement will focus on the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electrical interconnection project (Great Sea Interconnector), which faces delays due to the slow progress of the Crete-Cyprus segment.  Moreover, the agreement reportedly will include a wide range …

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Military developing new conscription app

Military developing new conscription app

[Intime News] The Defense Ministry is developing a new mobile app to streamline communication with conscripts and reservists.  Expected to launch by 2025, the app will allow users to access all military documents and receive notifications about their obligations directly on their smartphones, tablets and other devices. The digitalization aims to modernize the current analog …

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Free surgeries launched to reduce waiting times

Free surgeries launched to reduce waiting times

[InTime News] Starting this Thursday, the Health Ministry will launch a program to address the surgical backlog of the country’s overburdened health system through 1,500 free afternoon surgeries, aimed at reducing wait times. The initiative, announced by Minister Adonis Georgiadis, will take place over the next two weeks, with the first targeting patients who have …

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EBEA and Attica Bank partner to support Greek businesses

EBEA and Attica Bank partner to support Greek businesses

[InTime News] The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) and Attica Bank signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday. The aim of the cooperation between the two parties is to support Greek entrepreneurship by promoting actions to enhance the competitiveness, productivity and sustainable development of EBEA members, according to the announcement. This cooperation, which …

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EU prolongs Turkey oil-related sanctions 

EU prolongs Turkey oil-related sanctions 

The reserve could plug the Russian gas gap in the European market for a decade. The European Union has prolonged sanctions against individuals linked to Turkey’s oil industry until November 30, 2025.  These measures, initiated in 2019, were a response to Turkey’s unauthorized drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone. …

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