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Makeshift Explosive Targets Greek Lawmaker's Home in Thessaloniki

2 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

A homemade explosive device exploded Monday morning outside the home of ruling New Democracy Member of Parliament Stratos Simopoulos in Thessaloniki, causing property damage but no injuries, authorities reported. The blast occurred around 4 a.m., shattering the glass entrance of the apartment building where Mr. Simopoulos resides, according to eyewitnesses. No cars were damaged, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Panathinaikos Coach Storms Out of Press Conference Over Player Gesture, Cites Racial Taunts

2 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Panathinaikos AKTOR head coach Ergin Ataman abruptly walked out of a post-game press conference after being questioned about a controversial gesture made by player Evan Fournier during Sunday’s finals game at OAKA stadium. The incident marked the latest escalation in a contentious Greek basketball championship series.
Greek PM Highlights Marine Protection at UN Ocean Conference in France

2 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is joining world leaders at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice on Monday, where he is set to outline Greece’s national strategy for marine conservation and maritime security. His presence underscores Greece's heightened commitment to global ocean challenges.
Greek PM Reaffirms Sinai Monastery Support, Urges Responsibility in Sports, Universities

2 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reaffirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding the historic status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, amid an ongoing legal dispute in Egypt that threatens its long-standing autonomy. In a broader address, Mr. Mitsotakis also called for greater responsibility from sports club owners and unveiled new measures to combat lawlessness in universities.
Greek Language is "Nation's DNA," PASOK Leader Tells Alexandria Diaspora

3 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

PASOK party leaderNikos Androulakis has emphasized the crucial importance of preservingthe Greek language among diaspora communities, calling it "theDNA of every nation," during his official visit to the Greekcommunity of Alexandria. Speaking after hismeeting with Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria Theodoros II and a tourof local community institutions, Mr. Androulakis praised the role ofthe Greek community in safeguarding cultural heritage and promotingGreek language education abroad.
Greece and Cyprus Ink 33.5 Million Euro Deal for Cross-Border Projects

3 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greece and Cyprus have signed financing agreements for 20 new cross-border projects totaling 33.5 million euros ($36.4 million), aimed at bolstering resilience, sustainability, and social cohesion across their regions. Alternate FinanceMinister Nikos Papathanasis formalized the agreements within theframework of the INTERREG VI-A Greece-Cyprus Cooperation Program2021-2027. In total, 88entities are participating in these initiatives, with 47 from Greeceand 41 from Cyprus.
Athens Targets Bus Lane Cheaters with New AI Surveillance System

3 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Athens is launching a new crackdown on traffic violations in bus lanes, deploying advanced traffic enforcement and surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence to keep the critical transit corridors clear. The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of urban buses and trolleybuses in the traffic-clogged greater Athens-Piraeus area. An ongoing effort in the Greek capital seeks to restrict bus lanes solely to public transportation and emergency vehicles.
Panathinaikos Owner Banned 10 Months from Arenas After Finals Incident

3 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Panathinaikos BC owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos has been banned from entering sports venues for 10 months and fined 20,000 euros ($21,700) for actions deemed to have damaged the image of Greek basketball. The disciplinaryruling follows an incident during the second game of the leaguefinals against archrival Olympiakos on June 1.
Greek Non-Oil Exports Rise in Early 2025 Despite April Downturn

3 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greece's exports, excluding petroleum products, grew 4.9% in the first four months of 2025, signaling a diversified resilience in the economy even as overall exports saw a significant decline in April due to a sharp drop in energy-related trade. Preliminary datareleased by the Hellenic Statistical Authority, analyzed by thePanhellenic Exporters Association, highlights this shift.
Athens Concert Hall Hosts Free Outdoor Music Marathon for European Music Day

3 weeks ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

The Garden of the Megaron will come alive with music on Saturday as the Athens Concert Hall hosts three free open-air performances to celebrate European Music Day. Marking the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, the event will offer audiences a diverse journey through classical, contemporary, and traditional Greek music. The evening opens at 8 p.m. on the main stage with the Athens State Orchestra performing Mikis Theodorakis’ "Alexis Zorbas Suite," an arrangement by Dimitris Michas.