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Train Collision Averted, Hellenic Railways Announces Investigation

On Monday afternoon, a potentially catastrophic train collision was narrowly avoided in northern Greece. Today Hellenic Railways has announced it is investigating the safety systems in the area.

Holiday Shop Hours in Athens, Piraeus, and Thessaloniki

Here’s a look at the shop hours in Greece for Christmas and New Year’s which go into effect in Athens and Piraeus on Dec.12.

2024 Global Peace Index: Greece Among Top Improvers Amid Global Deterioration

Globally, the number of active conflicts reached 56, the highest since World War II. Conflicts are increasingly internationalized, with 92 countries now engaged in disputes beyond their borders.

4 Dead, 7 Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast

According to Reuters, the Sea Story was carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew members on multi-day diving trip, when it sank on Monday near the Sataya Reef during severe weather conditions

Deaths and Malpractice at Greek Hospitals Spark Concerns Over Health System Safety

Four deaths, a year-long delay in communicating a cancer diagnosis, and the promotion of a 'deadly' doctor have exposed allegations of malpractice and systemic failures, raising concerns about the safety of Greece's hospitals.

Pope Francis to Consider Adding ‘Spiritual Abuse’ as New Crime

The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), in a statement announcing the initiative, did not reference specific incidents but acknowledged that the Church has faced several cases in recent years

Recipe of the Day: Baked Sausage and Potatoes

Serve the sausage and potatoes hot with fresh bread, a crisp green salad, or a refreshing dip like tzatziki for a complete meal.

Clear Weather across Greece on Wednesday

Sunny weather expected in Attica, with temperatures ranging from 7 degrees to 19 degrees and winds blowing at 2–4 Beaufort.