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1. Cold snap set to sweep Greece with snow and north winds

   Authorities have issued an urgent weather warning as conditions are expected to worsen from Sunday afternoon, bringing a wave of cold, strong north winds and widespread snowfall.

2. Straight from the Bottom Vol 2 | Athens | February 6

   Two leading Greek bands are set to share the stage for the first time during the second Straight from the Bottom festival at PLYFA (39 Koritsas).

3. Teen violence exposes protection system gaps

   Two recent cases of extreme youth violence in Greece have revealed critical gaps in the country’s child protection infrastructure, according to experts interviewed by Kathimerini.

4. Agriculture as a pillar of national survival

   As farmers continue to escalate their protest actions, it is worth remembering that agriculture is not just another sector of the economy, but a strategic mechanism that produces social stability and resilience.

5. 35-year-old arrested in Thessaloniki on Turkish extradition request

   Police arrested a 35-year-old foreign national Saturday in Thessaloniki for lacking valid residency documents. The arrest followed an outstanding detention order issued by the Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor’s Office at the request of Turkish authorities.

6. Small parties battle to clear threshold

   Greek politics is entering a high-stakes phase as small parties battle to clear the 3% threshold for parliamentary representation, a contest that could shape power after the next election.

7. Large fire breaks out at factory warehouse in Koropi

   A large fire broke out Sunday morning at a warehouse of a factory in Koropi, an industrial area east of Athens, prompting an emergency response by firefighting crews.

8. Ferries back in service after winds ease, disruption still possible

   Ferry services in Greece resumed gradually on Sunday after strong winds that had kept vessels docked eased enough to allow departures, authorities said, stressing that the improvement in conditions is expected to be short-lived.

9. Two buildings targeted in double arson attack

   A pair of arson attacks using small gas canisters was reported early Saturday in the Athens neighborhood of Kolonos, with police investigating whether the incidents were linked to sports‑related rivalries.

10. A year to remember for Greek airports

    Last year closed with another historic high in the number of passengers transported through Greek airports.