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European court upholds Italy’s right to seize prized Greek bronze from Getty Museum, rejects appeal
Piano City | Athens | May 16-19
02.05.2024 / 15:16

Piano City | Athens | May 16-19

Piano City Athens, with the support of This is Athens City Festival, brings over 100 pianos to various public spaces across the city this month.

Family of murdered musician slams GD leader’s early release
02.05.2024 / 15:05

Family of murdered musician slams GD leader’s early release

The family of rap singer Pavlos Fyssas who was killed by a member of neo-Nazi Golden Dawn in 2013 said the decision of a court council earlier on Thursday to release its former leader is a “great offense” to the victims of the now-defunct group, their families and “Greek society as a whole”. 

Nine arrested in western Greece for domestic violence 
Driver who hit five people says they ‘appeared suddenly’ in front of car
Thirty-eight migrants rescued south of Crete
The US reluctance to call Turkey’s presence in Cyprus an occupation
Greek summer wildfire threat nears, outpacing plans to contain it
02.05.2024 / 12:38

Greek summer wildfire threat nears, outpacing plans to contain it

ANGELIKI KOUTANTOU

When firefighters arrived at a blaze in a pine forest on the Greek island of Rhodes last July, flames were already leaping above the trees into the night sky. The volunteers needed to act fast, but dense vegetation on the forest floor blocked access.

Golden Dawn leader to be released from jail 
OECD: Greek economy to grow 2% in 2024
02.05.2024 / 11:52

OECD: Greek economy to grow 2% in 2024

The Greek economy remains resilient and is expected to grow at a rate of 2% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025 as rising employment and real wages and strong tourism boost consumption, according to the OECD’s six-monthly report.

Rama visit hangs in the balance
02.05.2024 / 11:39

Rama visit hangs in the balance

Questions have arisen as to whether Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s visit to Athens will finally be allowed on May 12, when he is scheduled to address a gathering of Albanian immigrants, members and friends of his party.

Mass Easter exodus continues unabated
02.05.2024 / 11:02

Mass Easter exodus continues unabated

After the strike on Wednesday marking May 1, ferries resume services on Thursday as the mass exodus of people from Athens and other urban centers for the Easter holidays continues unabated since the beginning of the week.

Two women, three children injured after being hit by car in Athens
New suspect arrested in officer’s death probe
02.05.2024 / 09:56

New suspect arrested in officer’s death probe

One more person was arrested on Thursday in connection with the criminal organization believed by Greek authorities to be behind the fatal wounding of 31-year-old policeman Giorgos Lyngeridis outside a volleyball stadium in Piraeus last December.

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