Limited infrastructure, out-of-date maps and corruption hindered efforts to mine in the country even before the war
Maritime leaders urge EU to lead on methane abatement in shipping
ISTANBUL—An imprisoned Kurdish militant leader urged his followers on Thursday to give up their weapons, opening an opportunity to defuse a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people in recent decades, and destabilized Turkey and the wider Middle East. Abdullah Öcalan , the leader and founder of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, known […]
From Germany and France to Argentina and Mexico, people are gathering in remembrance of those who died in the Tempi train crash in Greece.
Responding to reporters in a press briefing on Thursday, Greek Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that there was no indication of a cover-up in a long-awaited investigation report on the causes of the Tempi train crash which was released at the Athens Daily Newspaper Union (ESIEA) by a panel of experts. Marinakis acknowledged possible weaknesses […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. next week will impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China over its role in the fentanyl trade, President Trump said. The move, slated to take effect Tuesday, doubles up on the previous 10% of additional tariffs the president placed on Chinese products earlier this month. In a Thursday post on his […]
Travelers to Greece and residents in Athens, Thessaloniki and other large cities are advised to plan ahead and expect major disruptions throughout the day.
According to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG), private sector deposits recorded a notable drop of €4.787 billion in January. This follows an increase of €5.592 billion in December. Business deposits fell by €3.785 billion in January, surpassing the €3.099 billion increase recorded in December. Household deposits also declined by €1 billion, following a […]
site perimeters were poorly enforced, emergency services operated ad hoc, and essential forensic documentation and mapping were not conducted.
Greece’s National Organization for the Investigation of Air and Rail Accidents and Transport Safety concluded the causes of the Tempi train collision.
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas continued his winning streak in the Dubai ATP 500 Open after beating Russia’s Karen Khachanov in 3 sets,7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-4 and secured a berth in the tournament’s final 8 against Italy’s setting up a quarter-final game with Italy’s Matteo Berrettini today at 6 pm (Dubai time). This is the […]
Episode two of “Explaining Greece” travels through two decades of media coverage, exploring how Greece’s story has been told—and what’s been left out.
RAS is urged to strengthen its supervisory capacity to assess the overall safety performance of the Greek railway system.
According to initial reports, police believe there was no foul involved in their deaths
Perishable agricultural goods and food items that may become unsuitable for sale within 30 days of harvest, production, or processing are exempt from these regulations.
"What was officially carried on the train cannot justify the fireball," concluded the experts who investigated the Tempi train disaster.
"The long-standing abandonment of the railways by the governments and the memoranda," are the systemic factors to blame for the Tempi train crash, according to President of the National Organization for the Investigation of Air and Rail Accidents and Transport Safety.
The larger outbreak occurred in Bomate Village and according to Reuters, half of the deceased died within 48 hours of developing symptoms
At 11:00 am, children's carnival festivities featuring animators and face painting will be held at Dimitris Beis Park, Dionysiou Areopagitou Pedestrian Street, and Filopappou Hill.
For the first time in nine years, South Korea has experienced an increase in its birthrate, a development attributed to government policies and changing societal attitudes toward marriage and family. In 2024, the fertility rate rose to 0.75 from 0.72 in 2023, marking a significant milestone for a nation that has long grappled with declining […]