Epiphany celebrated across the country
Greeks have celebrated Epiphany with blessing of the waters ceremonies across the country.
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January 1, 2025 Ministry to install new meteorological radars across Greece
The Ministry of Civil Protection is set to sign a contract within the first months of 2025 for the procurement and installation of seven new meteorological radar networks across the country, sources revealed.
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December 30, 2024 Non-state universities part of plan to curb brain drain
Greece is poised for a transformative step in higher education with the launch of its non-state university initiative.
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December 27, 2024 New weapons for F-16 and F-35 Hellenic Air Force fighter jets
The Hellenic Air Force plans to acquire weapons worth at least €1 bln to equip the upgraded F-16 Viper, older versions of the fighter jet, and the F-35s that Greece is set to receive by the end of the decade.
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December 23, 2024 Drug cartels expose gaps in Piraeus port security
Drug trafficking investigations at Piraeus Port have exposed major security gaps, including blind spots in security camera coverage. The investigation, triggered by the 1.2 kg cocaine seizure inside a refrigeration system in late 2023, revealed that cameras in critical areas in the container terminal were not functional, leaving those areas unmonitored.
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December 22, 2024 Holiday shopping: Stores open on Sunday
Retail stores are operating on an extended schedule for the holiday season and will be open on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while chain stores and malls will stay open until 8:00 p.m.
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December 21, 2024 Former royal family regains Greek citizenship 50 years after monarchy abolished
Members of Greece’s former royal family have regained Greek citizenship and formally acknowledged the country’s republican system of government, in a landmark move 50 years after the monarchy was abolished.
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December 15, 2024 Major projects and initiatives scheduled for Crete
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras presented the projects and initiatives of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in the Region of Crete at an event held in Rethymno on Thursday.
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December 13, 2024 4.6 earthquake shakes Mount Athos
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Mount Athos monastic community in northeastern Greece on Friday morning.
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December 12, 2024 Incoming US ambassador to Athens was critical of Greeks during crisis
US president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the American ambassador to Athens was critical of Greeks for challenging a third bailout deal from the country’s creditors during the crippling financial crisis of 2009-2018.
