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4.1-magnitude quake hits near Lefkada
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the Ionian island of Lefkada on Monday, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. -
80-year-old sentenced to prison for arson of son’s home
An 80-year-old man has been sent to prison after being convicted of deliberately setting fire to his son’s home in the municipality of Langadas, Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, authorities said. -
Nikos Kazantzakis letters go digital
The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Crete has announced the completion of the “Nikos Kazantzakis Correspondence – Digital Collection,” a project presenting 1,000 digitized letters by the celebrated author. -
Greece’s energy lifeline for a freezing Ukraine
Winter in Ukraine is expected to be exceptionally harsh this year. Even before temperatures have dropped to the extent that they will do, large parts of the country are already suffering widespread power outages. -
Athens mayor honors 1973 Polytechnic uprising with wreath-laying
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas on Monday laid a wreath at the Athens Polytechnic memorial to honor those who fought against Greece’s military junta, marking the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 student uprising. -
Farmers’ mobilizations set to intensify, as key figures testify in Parliament
Farmers will continue to mobilize this week, demanding the release of long-delayed EU subsidies and adequate compensation for losses from natural disasters and the devastating impact of sheep and goat pox on livestock. -
Christodoulides, Erhurman to meet on Nov 20
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman will meet on November 20, officials said on Monday, marking their first encounter since the election of Erhurman last month. -
Greek PM marks anniversary of 1973 student uprising
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday paid tribute to the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising, describing it as a lasting inspiration for a modern, democratic Greece. -
Cooperation with US on ports
Greece’s port infrastructure, seagoing shipping and energy are creating a new security and development framework for the country. -
PASOK chief Androulakis honors 52nd anniversary of Athens Polytechnic uprising
Socialist opposition leader Nikos Androulakis on Monday paid tribute to the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising, highlighting its enduring message of democracy, justice and civic participation.

