Greek–Turkish Talks – Gerapetritis Meets Fidan in Antalya

  • Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis met Turkish counterpart Fidan on the sidelines of the informal NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Antalya.
  • Talks focused on preparations for the next Greece–Turkey High-Level Cooperation Council aimed at improving bilateral ties.
  • Announcements expected soon regarding dates for Political Dialogue, Positive Agenda, and Council sessions.
  • NATO discussions centered on the upcoming June 24–25 Summit in The Hague, with topics including defense spending, support for Ukraine, and global cooperation.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte proposed raising defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2032.

Abandoned Baby in Alimos – Investigation Underway

  • A 3-month-old baby was found alive in a trash bin in Alimos, southern Athens.
  • A passerby heard crying and alerted authorities; the baby was rescued and taken to a hospital in stable condition.
  • Surveillance footage shows a 42-year-old Romani woman (alleged grandmother) and a man with the baby at a supermarket.
  • The woman claims the man offered to buy the baby and took it by force when she refused.
  • Police are reviewing her story, analyzing footage, and searching for the man and the baby’s mother.

Hospital Reforms – Digital Tracking & National Upgrades

  • Evangelismos Hospital launches a new digital tracking system using electronic bracelets to monitor patient flow and testing in real time.
  • Rollout to 14 hospitals by July and 80 by January 2026.
  • Broader reforms include:
    • Patient experience ratings via digital surveys (starting June).
    • Home delivery of high-cost medicines to eligible patients.
    • Expansion of mobile medical units to remote areas.
    • Hiring 430 new emergency staff in Attica in 2025.
    • 11 new emergency departments in 2025; 4 more in 2026.
    • 7,000 free afternoon surgeries in private clinics to cut wait times.
    • 16 new trauma centers in public hospitals.
    • Launch of national anti-obesity program by July with free support and treatment.

MS Patient Denied Flight – Airline Under Fire

  • A woman with multiple sclerosis says she was denied boarding on a flight from Athens to Alexandroupolis despite valid tickets.
  • Airline cited luggage size issues; she offered help to carry it onboard but was still refused.
  • Attempted rebooking failed due to unavailability and higher ticket prices.
  • A formal complaint has been filed and legal action is being considered.
  • No official comment yet from the airline or authorities.

Severe Weather Alert – ‘INES’ Brings Rain and Dust

  • Weather system “INES” to impact Greece from Thursday afternoon for roughly 48 hours.
  • Expected effects: heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong southerly winds, and significant temperature swings.
  • High flood risk areas: Aetolia-Acarnania, Epirus, Northern Ionian Islands, Central & Western Macedonia.
  • African dust may reduce visibility and air quality, especially in central and southern Greece.
  • Temperatures to drop in the north (as low as 18°C) and rise in the south (up to 33°C in Crete).
  • Conditions to improve by Saturday afternoon with clearer weather starting Sunday.