Latest News from Greece

Traffic closures planned on March 25 for Independence Day parade

Streets in downtown Athens will be closed to traffic on March 25 due to the school and military parades that will be held to celebrate Greece's Independence Day.

No traffic will be allowed on Vassilisis Sofias, Amalias, and Georgiou A Avenues, as well as Herodou Attikou, Panepistimiou, Stadiou, Filellinon, and Akadimias streets.

Plane trees ravaged by killer fungus

A deadly fungus targeting plane trees has reached epidemic proportions in Greece. So far, more than 52,000 plane trees have died, and there is a risk that most of these deciduous trees will be lost.

Scientists stress the need to observe very strict protection measures, as Ceratocystis platani (C. platani) is highly contagious and kills the trees it infects within a few years.

Teachers warned over evaluations

Amid mounting opposition orchestrated by educational federations and trade unionists visiting schools, the Education Ministry has warned teachers to participate in their evaluation scheme or face consequences.

More specifically, according to a circular sent to schools, anyone who obstructs the evaluation can be punished with up to two years in jail. 

4.7-magnitude quake recorded near Corfu

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale was recorded on Friday morning off the coast of Corfu, in western Greece, the National Observatory of Athens Geodynamic Institute said. No injuries or damages were immediately reported.

The tremor was recorded at a depth of 9.2 kilometers in the sea area 25 km south-southwest of Othoni. 

It was preceded by a 3.5-magnitude quake.

Man’s body parts found in Ioannina park

Police said on Friday it had found parts of a man's body inside a garbage bag tossed in a park in Ioannina, a city in northwestern Greece. 

The bag contained the head, hands and legs of the unknown man, while a gun was held in one of his hands, state-run broadcaster ERT reported, citing police sources. 

It also said handcuffs were found near the bag. 

Prolific Greece trounces Kazakhstan, sets up final with Georgia

Greece has got one final hurdle to clear on its way to Euro 2024, after thrashing Kazakhstan on Thursday with a 5-0 score in Athens.

The Greek national team has advanced to the final of its division in the UEFA Nations League and must beat Georgia away in five days' time to qualify to this summer's finals in Germany.

Sending the best and brightest to the European Parliament

On numerous occasions Greece's main political parties have expressed their intention to send their "best and brightest" as their representatives to the European Parliament.  

Rammstein | Athens | May 30

After 14 years, Rammstein returns to Greece, promising an unforgettable show as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Fans can expect a setlist of the German industrial metal act's greatest hits, alongside their signature pyrotechnics. Known for their theatrical concerts, Rammstein's live shows transcend language barriers, offering a powerful experience for all.

Greece approves purchase of seven firefighting planes from Canada

Greece on Thursday approved the purchase of seven firefighting aircraft from Canada to bolster its defences against wildfires, which have ravaged the country in recent years.

The deal passed by Parliament is to buy seven DHC-515 aircraft from the Canadian Commercial Corp for 361 million euros ($392 million).

China’s BYD to enter Greek passenger car market

China's BYD said on Thursday it is entering the Greek passenger car market with the launch of two models, the latest move from the electric vehicle giant to expand in Europe.

Erdogan says all of Cyprus could have been Turkish

In a speech on Monday Turkey's President Erdogan not only defended the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, but went even further, stating that if Turkish troops hadn't stopped then all of Cyprus would be Turkish today.

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