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1. Ferries, ships docked at Greek ports due to May Day 24h strike

   Ferries and ships of all categories will remain docked at ports throughout Greece after the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO) declared a 24-hour strike on Friday, May 1, 2026. According to an unanimous decision by the administration of the PNO, the strike is part of the events for May Day. The strike will begin at 00:01 […]

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2. Greece to allow “Photovoltaic on Balconies”. Experts have reservations

   Greece’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is determined to allow citizens install photovoltaic units “plug-in” on balconies. The project promises 30% savings on electricity bill. However, experts express reservations as the project clashes with the Greek reality: the already excess energy production by the RES. Presenting the relevant legislation to the Parliament on Monday, April […]

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3. Emir of Qatar, PM Mitsotakis discuss investments in Athens

   The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met at the Maximos Mansion in Athens on Wednesday. According to Greek media, the talks are set to focus on investments and the latest developments in the Middle East. PM Mitsotakis underlined Greece’s supportive stance towards the Gulf countries that […]

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4. Cavafy bench sculpture installed on prominent Athens street

   C.P. Cavafy, the most distinguished Greek poet of the 20th century “returns to Athens” Mayor Haris Doukas posted on X announcing the installation of a sculptural bench with the sitting poet in prominent Dionysiou Areopagitou street. The sculpture, donated by the Onassis Foundation, was delivered on the anniversary of the birth and death of the […]

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5. 5-year-old Dutch boy in serious condition after accident in hotel pool

   A 5-year-old Dutch boy is hospitalized in serious condition after he suffered head injuries in a hotel swimming pool on the island of Crete. Authorities arrested three people: the boy’s father, a lifeguard and the hotel manager on duty. According to local media, the boy allegedly slipped and fell into the pool with the head […]

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