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1. Greek tourism organization launches new campaign

   The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a new campaign for Greece on TikTok and YouTube, for the organization’s strategy to strengthen Greece’s global image as a contemporary, multi-themed and sustainable tourism destination.

2. First ruling on Tempe tragedy published

   The Administrative Court of Athens announced it has published the ruling it issued last week awarding damages for moral suffering to relatives of a victim of the Tempe rail disaster.

3. Reds climb to the top of the Euroleague table, as Greens falter

   Olympiakos beat Villeurbanne on Friday and rose to the top of the Euroleague standings.

4. Trial not theater

   The state is obliged to ensure the conditions necessary for the proper conduct of a trial.

5. Parliament moves quickly on OPEKEPE indictments

   Parliament is preparing to fast-track new OPEKEPE agricultural funding scandal indictments so they can leave the legislature as soon as possible and be handled by the regular justice system. 

6. Bacchae | Athens | July 10-11

   “The Bacchae,” directed by Javor Gardev, will be staged at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus as a contemporary interpretation of the clash between reason and instinct.

7. Greek towns frozen out by budget delays

   Dozens of Greek municipalities began 2026 effectively paralyzed, unable to secure contracts or launch public works projects because they lacked approved budgets, local officials say.

8. Livestock theft a growing concern in Thessaloniki area

   Livestock thefts are becoming an increasing concern in the Thessaloniki prefecture, with two major incidents recorded within just one month.

9. Cartoon (03/03/2026)

10. Los Tre | Athens | April 8

    Los Tre, one of Greece’s most dynamic instrumental acts, will perform at Raindogs (53 Mavromichali).