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Stefanos Kasselakis – Tyler Macbeth: Married at the botanical garden of Chania, See videos and photos
Stefanos Kasselakis and Tyler Macbeth got married on the terrace of the Botanical Garden of Chania shortly after 6:00 PM.
At 6:00 PM on Friday, the couple arrived at the ceremony site under strict security measures, while their guests had started arriving a bit earlier.
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Traffic accident in Evia: Two dead and one injured after collision between car and truck
Another tragedy struck the roads of Euboea on Friday afternoon when a car crash resulted in the deaths of two young people.
The accident happened shortly after the traffic lights in Lampsakou, Chalkida, when the car, under unknown circumstances, collided head-on with a truck.
Changes set to be introduced to schools
Ahead of the new academic year, which starts on September 11, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis presented 11 changes to improve the teaching process and school life in a meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday.
Mitsotakis said in his statement that the 11 "very important changes" include 10,000 new permanent teacher hires.
EU must step up arms production, play stronger role in defence, Commission chief says
The European Union has not yet done enough to boost its own arms production capacities in light of geopolitical threats, in particular Russia's war on Ukraine, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
Lesvos: Firefighter who beat his wife in front of their 2-year-old son is remanded in custody
The 36-year-old firefighter who savagely beat his wife last Sunday in front of their two-year-old child at their home in Polihnitos, Mytilene, has been sent to jail.
Thessaloniki: 13 more accused of involvement in 14 criminal organisations temporarily detained
Thirteen more of the total 37 individuals arrested for involvement in 14 criminal organizations have been remanded in custody following their testimonies to the 5th Regular Investigating Judge of Thessaloniki.
Athens among 25 best places for digital nomads
Athens is in 23rd place among the most desirable destinations for global digital nomads.
The research, published by global property advisers Savills, concerns high-ranking managers who wish to relocate and work from afar.
Armata 2024: Rich program of events announced by the Municipality of Spetses
The Municipality of Spetses has announced an outstanding and content-rich program of commemorative and cultural events for Armata 2024, which will take place on the historic island from Friday, August 30th to Sunday, September 8th, the day of the heroic Battle of Spetses, which occurred on September 8, 1822.
“An ‘epidemic’ of lonely deaths in Japan: Over 40,000 died in their homes within six months
Nearly 40,000 people died alone in their homes in Japan during the first half of 2024, according to a police report.
Japan currently has the world’s oldest population, according to the United Nations, a problem expected to worsen as more elderly people live and die alone.
Koureta: “We are collecting 100 tons of dead fish a day, and by Sunday, the cleanup will be almost complete”
He explained that the fish had escaped during the catastrophic storm Daniel because various reservoirs in the area had broken, leading them to drainage ditches where they grew over the winter.
Greece faces severe drop in honey production, prices expected to rise
Honey production in Greece is expected to fall by up to 90% this year, according to public broadcaster ERT.
Reports indicate a 40-50% decrease in production compared to last year, with regions like Crete experiencing reductions of 80-90%.
"Yes, Bulgaria" Considers Leaving "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" Coalition
The "Yes, Bulgaria" party has suggested a shift away from its current coalition with "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) after their proposal for preliminary elections was rejected. The proposal aimed to organize preliminary elections to determine the candidate lists for the upcoming parliamentary vote, but it was not accepted by the coalition partners.
Chania: Hash plantation was detected in the municipality of Platanias
A cannabis plantation has been found in Chania. The plantation is located in an area of the Municipality of Platanias, which was detected during an exploration operation in this area by police officers of the Police Department.
Bulgarian Government Allocates Over 100 Million Leva for October Elections
The Bulgarian government has approved a budget of over 100 million leva for the October 27, 2024, parliamentary elections.
Police in Athens ban two rallies called for Sunday
Police in Athens have banned two rallies called for Sunday on Syntagma Square.
Two organizations, the Community of Special Forces Reserves and Constitutional National Assembly/Direct Democracy, had called rallies for 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon, respectively.