Greece

Former Greek PM Costas Simitis, Architect Of Greece’s Euro Entry, Passes Away At 88

05 Jan 2025

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who took Greece into the European Union's single currency, the euro, died on Sunday at the age of 88. He died at his summer home in the Peloponnese, Greek media reported. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took to Twitter to express his condolences, calling...

How Greece Is Tackling Social Media Overuse Among Minors

30 Dec 2024

Greece has unveiled an ambitious initiative to tackle internet addiction among minors by introducing a national strategy aimed at curbing excessive social media use. As the first step in this plan, the country launched a dedicated website on Monday, offering user-friendly guides and instructions for implementing parental control features. During...

DG DIA’s Visit to Greece to Enhance Defence Collaboration

09 Dec 2024

Lieutenant General DS Rana, the Chief of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA), to be on a two-day official visit to Greece from December 10 to 11, 2024. This pivotal mission will enhance defense partnerships and foster strategic alliances between two nations. During his visit, Lieutenant General Rana will interact...

Greek Police Officer Arrested For Aiding Global Cocaine Ring, Lavish Lifestyle Uncovered

29 Nov 2024

A Greek police officer has been arrested for allegedly aiding an international cocaine trafficking network by leaking confidential investigation details and helping cover up illicit activities. Two additional suspects are also in custody, according to Greek police. The arrests stem from a months-long investigation initiated with intelligence provided by France...

Greece Negotiates 2 Billion Euro Defence Deal with Israel for ‘Iron Dome’-Like System

15 Nov 2024

Greece is negotiating with Israel to develop a €2 billion ($2.11 billion) anti-aircraft and missile defence system as part of its efforts to modernize its military. Greek officials revealed on Thursday that this move is part of a broader strategy to upgrade its armed forces following years of economic challenges....

Big Travel Shift In Europe: November Brings End To Passport Stamps

02 Sep 2024

This week in travel news brings a mix of surprises, innovations, and tips just in time for Labor Day weekend. From an accidental first-class ticket megadeal to changes in European travel regulations, here's everything you need to know. EU Passport Stamps For travelers who cherish the tradition of collecting passport...

Greece’s Main Opposition Syriza Condemns 6-Day Work Week, Calls It “Unacceptable”

10 Jul 2024

Athens: Greece's main opposition party Syriza declared on Tuesday that the recent implementation of a six-day working week for specific companies was a "disgrace". The policy was enacted by Greece's right-wing ruling New Democracy party in early July. Since the late 2000s financial crisis, Greece has encountered a scarcity of...

German Hiker Becomes 6th Casualty Amid Soaring Temperatures in Greece

25 Jun 2024

A German hiker has tragically been discovered deceased on the island of Crete, according to a statement from the fire department, marking another casualty in Greece amid unusually high summer temperatures. The 68-year-old man had been reported missing on Sunday and was found near a ravine in the southern region...

Tourists In Greece Vanishing And Dying: Is Heat To Blame?

19 Jun 2024

In Greece, a troubling trend has emerged as tourists continue to go missing and are later found deceased. The question arises: could extreme heat be a contributing factor to these incidents? This concern stems from the pattern of disappearances and deaths occurring during the scorching summer months in Greece. One...

American Tourist Found Deceased In Greece Due To Heat Wave

18 Jun 2024

Recently, Greece faced a series of tragic tourist deaths and disappearances during a severe early heatwave. These incidents highlight the dangers of high temperatures especially for people participating in outdoor activities like hiking. The heatwave is exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) of temperatures. It started to happen with the...

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