Ferries services at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio resumed
Due to the stormy winds that blew in many sea areas on Sunday, multiple modifications and cancellations of routes from the three main ports of Attica were recorded.
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Athens to Test 24-Hour Metro Service This Saturday
Athens to Test 24-Hour Metro Service This Saturday
Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis announced that a passenger-free trial run was successfully conducted last weekend.
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The Personal Number, a Mandatory Requirement for Issuing an ID Card
The Personal Number, a Mandatory Requirement for Issuing an ID Card
As of today, Sunday, June 29, 2025, possessing a Personal Number is a mandatory requirement for completing the process of issuing an ID card
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo Explores Other NBA Options, Could Join Greece’s Aris BC
Thanasis Antetokounmpo Explores Other NBA Options, Could Join Greece’s Aris BC
Aris BC, one of Greece’s most historic clubs, would benefit significantly from the addition of the 31-year-old forward, who previously played for Panathinaikos before joining the NBA.
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Athens Named World’s Best City for Nightlife in Monocle’s 2025 Quality of Life Survey
Athens Named World’s Best City for Nightlife in Monocle’s 2025 Quality of Life Survey
Ranked third among the top 10 cities to live in globally, behind Paris and Madrid, the Greek capital is celebrated for its 24-hour vibrancy and cultural revival.
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The Prime Minister of Eastern Libya threatens Greece
The Prime Minister of Eastern Libya threatens Greece
Hamad further emphasized that Libya’s maritime rights are non-negotiable and must be discussed within international legal frameworks. He noted that his government has already taken decisive steps in response to Greece’s recent positions on the issue.
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Weather: heat recedes, winds increase – Extreme fire danger in 10 areas, Lycabettus closed
Weather: heat recedes, winds increase – Extreme fire danger in 10 areas, Lycabettus closed
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong northerly winds—reaching up to 9 Beaufort locally—are expected across the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, and the eastern Aegean. The Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has marked at least 10 regions, including Attica, in the “red zone” for extreme fire risk.
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Greece Tops EU Charts in Indirect and Property Taxes
Greece Tops EU Charts in Indirect and Property Taxes
The report shows that indirect taxes in Greece amounted to 17.3% of GDP, placing the country fourth among the EU’s 27 member states.
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Greece Launches First Homegrown Satellite into Orbit
Greece Launches First Homegrown Satellite into Orbit
The mission of Greek satellite DUTHSat-2 is to monitor the environment, enhance disaster response, and strengthen civil protection
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Survey shows that 85% of those responding have experienced forms of discrimination in Greece
Survey shows that 85% of those responding have experienced forms of discrimination in Greece
Nearly half (48%) admit to unconscious discrimination, 8% report deliberate discrimination, while 15% claim that they have never experienced discrimination.
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Athens Intern’l Airport changes to parking as of July, due to new 7-story parking building
Athens Intern'l Airport changes to parking as of July, due to new 7-story parking building
The new building will accomodate 3,365 cars and have a total surface area of 98,000 square meters. Below is an outline of what car and motorcycle owners should know.
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Mel Gibson Visits Hilandar Monastery in Greece, Reflects on Christianity in Hollywood
Mel Gibson Visits Hilandar Monastery in Greece, Reflects on Christianity in Hollywood
Hollywood star Mel Gibson visits Hilandar Monastery in Greece, reflecting on Christianity’s challenges in the film industry. Learn more about his spiritual journey.
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Severe weather disrupts northern Greece — New storm front expected in coming hours
Severe weather disrupts northern Greece — New storm front expected in coming hours
Fires from lightning on Friday night in five areas of Thessaloniki - Yesterday the temperature exceeded 43 degrees Celsius in Skala Messinia - In force the EMF emergency bulletin
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Voridis, Chatzivasileiou,Stamenitis & Boukoros resign over OPEKEPE case – Prime Minister accepts resignations
Voridis, Chatzivasileiou, Stamenitis & Boukoros resign over OPEKEPE case – Prime Minister accepts resignations
General Secretary for Agricultural Development and Food Giorgos Stratakos has also submitted his resignation
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High fire risk in six regions
High fire risk in six regions
The fire service reported a total of 40 wildfires on Friday. Of the 40 fires, 33 were swiftly extinguished in their initial stages, while firefighters continued to battle the remaining seven blazes as of Friday evening.
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Meteo: Very high to extreme heat load in most of the country
Meteo: Very high to extreme heat load in most of the country
Therefore, protective measures are suggested, including regular cool showers, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, outdoor workers, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
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Mitsotakis Addresses Emerging Migration Route from Libya to Greece
Mitsotakis Addresses Emerging Migration Route from Libya to Greece
The escalating migration flows from Eastern Libya to Crete were a central theme of the Prime Minister’s interview. He highlighted the importance of discussing Libya at both the informal meeting of like-minded countries on migration and the European Council itself.
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Mikis Theodorakis Honored at Packed Kallimarmaro in Athens
Mikis Theodorakis Honored at Packed Kallimarmaro in Athens
His ability to compose music that conveyed emotion and struggle is perhaps best displayed in his composition “The Ballad of Mauthausen.” This has been described as one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written about the Holocaust.
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Mitsotakis: Greece will request references to the illegal Turkish-Libyan memorandum in the Summit conclusions
Mitsotakis: Greece will request explicit references to the illegal Turkish-Libyan memorandum in the Summit conclusions
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, arriving at the EU Summit in Brussels on Thursday, made the following statement:
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Greek MPs and Ex-Ministers Implicated in Massive OPEKEPE Subsidy Fraud Scandal
Greek MPs and Ex-Ministers Implicated in Massive OPEKEPE Subsidy Fraud Scandal
According to sources, the dossier contains explosive evidence, including witness testimonies, intercepted conversations, and official decisions that detail the involvement of Voridis and Avgenakis
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New US ambassador expected in Athens in September
New US ambassador expected in Athens in September
According to sources, Guilfoyle has successfully completed the extensive vetting process required for all ambassadorial candidates, including a thorough review of her financial and tax records.
