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17 people arrested for traffic violations in Attica
Seventeen drivers were arrested in the greater Athens area between Thursday and Monday for traffic violations, police said Tuesday. -
Authorities arrest two after seizing over 13.5 kilos of heroin
Authorities arrested two after discovering over 13.5 kilograms of heroin in a stash site in Athens, police said Tuesday. -
Turkey tells Iran violation of its airspace unacceptable
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in a call on Tuesday that violation of Turkey’s airspace by Iranian ballistic missiles was unacceptable, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said. -
Where are our brands? The instructive case of Greek olive oil
Greek cuisine is consistently rated among the best in the world, and yet the ingredient that makes it special – Greek olive oil – lacks a strong presence on supermarket shelves. -
Greece to explore use of nuclear power in energy mix, PM says
Greece will examine the prospect of adding nuclear power in its existing energy mix, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, as EU leaders scramble to tackle soaring energy prices due to the war in Iran. -
Decision to turn back on nuclear was a strategic mistake, Von der Leyen says
The decision to reduce the share of nuclear energy in the electricity production mix in the European Union was a strategic mistake given that the bloc is neither an oil or gas producer, EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said on Tuesday. -
Inflation climbed to 2.7% in February
On a monthly basis, the national consumer price index increased by 0.1%, according to ELSTAT. -
Thessaloniki man charged with sexual abuse of 5-year-old niece
A 35-year-old man from Thessaloniki was charged with the sexual molestation of his five-year-old niece, after appearing before a prosecutor on Tuesday. -
Pressure on coastal shipping leads to fare hikes
Ferry ticket hikes are considered inevitable and imminent, as things stand, both for passengers and for vehicles. -
Questions swirl after teacher dies in Thessaloniki
The death of English teacher Sofia Christidou has raised questions about events leading up to it, as authorities examine whether responsibility will be assigned following an administrative inquiry by the Education Ministry.

