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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Novibet 'Operator of the Year' in the Balkans and Southern Europe at the EGR European Awards 2026

Novibet received the 'The Balkans and Southern Europe Operator of the Year' award at the EGR European Awards 2026 held in Malta, marking a significant achievement in the online gaming market.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Evros: The waters will leave the fields in two months – Critical hours ahead

The municipality of Soufli is on high alert as floodwaters approach the settlement, with significant concerns about the integrity of local embankments.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Peru: A puppy the only survivor from the helicopter crash – Found next to its dead owner

A small puppy has been found alive near the deceased owner following the crash of a military helicopter in southern Peru, which resulted in the death of 15 people.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Lebanon: Israeli fire against the new checkpoint in the south

The Lebanese army has accused Israel of targeting a new military checkpoint in southern Lebanon and has ordered retaliation.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: The army announced that it has recaptured over 400 square kilometers of land within a month

Ukraine has recaptured over 400 square kilometers of territory, including eight villages, along the southern border since late January, according to the head of the Ukrainian armed forces, Oleksandr Syrskiy.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Greece Aims to Be the Natural Gas Gateway to Europe

Greece is positioning itself to become the southern gateway for liquefied natural gas imports to Europe amid the EU's plans to ban Russian gas supplies by 2027.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Crete: The two traffickers of the shipwreck are brought before the prosecutor

Two young men suspected of being traffickers involved in a deadly shipwreck off the southern coast of Heraklion are brought before a prosecutor in Greece.

Feb 22 β€’ 09:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Financial Times: Greece a Central Player in the European Market after Russian Gas

The Financial Times reports that Greece is emerging as the southern gateway to Europe for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, particularly from the US, as the EU prepares for a full ban on Russian gas by 2027.

Feb 22 β€’ 08:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: Flamingo missiles struck Russian ballistic missile manufacturing plant

Ukrainian forces launched Flamingo missiles at a Russian ballistic missile manufacturing plant in Udmurtia, southern Russia, causing significant damage.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Lebanon: Israeli strike on largest Palestinian refugee camp – One dead

An Israeli airstrike on the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon resulted in one death and multiple injuries, as Israel claims it targeted Hamas operations.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The lost Pontian record of the USSR: How a 30-year investigation sheds light on an unknown history

An investigation into the historical experiences of the Pontian people in southern Russia began with a child's curiosity and has illuminated a forgotten narrative over thirty years.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Flood protection in the South: Lifesaving projects against the climate threat

The article discusses flood prevention projects being implemented in Southern Greece as a response to climate change threats.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Ten questions and answers about the Chikungunya virus

The Chikungunya virus is expanding beyond its traditional tropical regions due to climate change, raising concerns for Southern Europe, including Greece.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israel: An Israeli soldier was killed by friendly fire in Gaza – Netanyahu: "He fought heroically"

An Israeli soldier was confirmed dead today due to friendly fire in southern Gaza, bringing the total number of Israeli soldiers killed since the fragile ceasefire with Hamas began to five.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Chikungunya virus: Climate crisis and mosquitoes bring it to Europe and Greece

The climate crisis is creating conditions for the transmission of chikungunya disease for more than six months a year in southern European countries, including Greece.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Flood Protection in the South: Major Projects Against the Climate Threat

The article discusses flood protection projects in southern Greece aimed at addressing climate change threats.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Gaza: Israeli soldier dead likely from 'friendly fire'

An Israeli soldier was reported killed in combat in the southern Gaza Strip, likely from friendly fire, according to military sources.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Viral video from the front line in Donbas – Ukrainian drone discovers Russian warehouse with horses and old Lada cars

A viral video shows a Ukrainian drone discovering a Russian military warehouse stocked with horses and old vehicles in southern Ukraine.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The day the flag of Northern Epirus was raised – What happened on February 17, 1914, and how we came to 'Southern Albania'

The article discusses the historical significance of February 17, 1914, when the autonomy of Northern Epirus was declared, marking a pivotal moment for the Greek community in the region.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Villages for Sale for Tourism

Entire villages in Southern Europe are being sold to foreign investors as tourism opportunities, amidst a trend of rural depopulation.

Feb 17 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

Consortium led by Chevron signs agreement to explore natural gas in Greece

A consortium led by Chevron has signed exclusive leasing agreements to explore natural gas in southern Greece, marking an expansion of U.S. energy presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Azerbaijan: More Azerbaijani gas to Serbia and joint construction of a thermal power plant in southern Serbia

Serbia and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance their cooperation, including an increase in Azerbaijani gas supplies to Serbia and the construction of a joint power plant.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Shipping ban in Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio

Strong southern winds in eastern Greece have led to a shipping ban from major ports including Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio.

Feb 15 β€’ 10:24 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

A genetic time capsule in deep Greece: the lineage of the Maniots dates back 1,400 years

The article explores the isolated Mani peninsula in southern Peloponnese, whose inhabitants' lineage has remained largely unchanged for 1,400 years despite historical migrations.

Feb 13 β€’ 21:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Significant episode of African dust this weekend: Which areas will be in the 'red' (maps)

An important transport of Saharan dust is expected to affect Greece this weekend, primarily impacting southern regions such as Crete and the Peloponnese.

Feb 13 β€’ 13:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Ukrainian missile attack in southern Russia: Fire at military installation – Evacuation of village

A Ukrainian missile attack targeted a military installation in southern Russia, causing a fire and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents due to safety concerns.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ynet: Netanyahu was already aware in 2018 of Hamas's plan to invade southern Israel

Reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received intelligence as early as 2018 detailing Hamas's coordinated plans for an invasion of southern Israel.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:33 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Crime & Justice

Southern suburbs: Perpetrators on scooters place incendiary devices in apartment buildings

Video footage reveals two individuals placing incendiary devices in the entrances of apartment buildings in the suburbs of Dafni and Agios Dimitrios, seemingly to intimidate rival sports fans.

Feb 10 β€’ 08:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Lebanon: Four dead from Israeli strikes – A 3-year-old child among them

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a three-year-old child, prompting Hezbollah to warn of increased tensions in the region.

Feb 9 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Rain, storms and rising temperatures – African dust is coming

Today's weather features increased cloudiness and local rain in western areas, intensifying by evening with sporadic storms, while the rest of the country remains generally clear with rising temperatures and the arrival of African dust, particularly in the southern regions.

Feb 7 β€’ 06:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Zaporizhzhia: 'Slaughter' of animals from Russian drone attack on shelter

A Russian drone struck an animal shelter in Zaporizhzhia, southern Ukraine, this morning, killing at least seven dogs and injuring several others, according to shelter staff.

Feb 6 β€’ 20:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

At the mercy of bad weather Preveza, Arcadia, and Ilia with landslides and floods

Severe rainfall has hit parts of western and southern Greece, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and agricultural land, particularly in Preveza, Arcadia, and Ilia, where landslides, flooding, and temporary water supply interruptions have been reported.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

A. Exarchou to Reuters on LNG: Long-term agreements with the US to prevent Europe from being held hostage by natural gas again

The CEO of Atlantic Sea LNG Trade, Alexandros Exarchou, announced in an interview with Reuters that the consortium is negotiating long-term contracts to secure up to 15 billion cubic meters of LNG from the US annually for 20 years to supply Southern Europe.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

These places in Europe live... like a Greek island

The article explores various locations in Europe, particularly in Southern Portugal, that evoke the ambiance of a Greek island despite being in foreign countries.

Feb 6 β€’ 07:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Saudi Arabia finances Yemen with billions of dollars and increases its influence after the expulsion of the UAE

In a bid to increase its regional influence following the expulsion of the UAE from Yemen, Saudi Arabia is investing billions to establish political control over its southern neighbor.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

It Rains Uninterrupted in Attica - Storms in Drosia, Vrilissia and Center, Red Alert for the Southern Suburbs

Heavy rainfall and storms are affecting various areas in Attica, prompting a red alert for the southern suburbs due to worsening weather conditions.

Feb 5 β€’ 12:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The southern winds keep ships tied up in ports – Where departure restrictions are in effect

Severe weather conditions have led to departure bans in several ports and delays in ferry schedules across Greece as of Thursday morning, February 5th.

Feb 5 β€’ 06:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Weather: Mud rain and storms on Thursday - Which areas are in the 'red'

Severe rain, storms, and strong southern winds are expected to impact parts of Greece, particularly the northeastern mainland and eastern islands, with possible hail showers.

Feb 4 β€’ 16:13 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Teacher stabbed '3 or 4 times' by student in school in southern France

A French teacher was stabbed by a 14-year-old student in a classroom in Sanary-sur-Mer, southern France, leaving her in critical condition, according to the French Education Minister.

Feb 3 β€’ 15:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Bad weather: A 10-day period of storms, southern winds, and African dust is coming

Greece is set to experience a period of intense instability in the weather over the next ten days, characterized by storms, strong winds, and the transportation of African dust.

Feb 3 β€’ 11:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Libya: Clashes of Haftar's forces with 'armed groups' on the border with Niger - At least 3 soldiers killed

Three Libyan soldiers from Khalifa Haftar's forces were killed and many others captured in clashes with armed groups in southern Libya, near the border with Niger.

Feb 2 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Life & Tech

Weather: Rain and storms in the Aegean, snow in the north – When does the bad weather subside

Severe weather conditions are affecting much of the eastern and southern Aegean with heavy rains and storms, particularly on Chios, Samos, Ikaria, and other nearby islands, but a gradual improvement is expected later in the day.

Feb 2 β€’ 03:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

In a purely winter trajectory, the weather - Rain and cold this weekend

Local light rain is expected on Friday, with cooler temperatures and winds, particularly affecting the Ionian Islands and Crete during the early part of the day, and other locations in southern Greece later on.

Jan 15 β€’ 18:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

9.6% increase in selling prices of homes and 4.2% for rents in Q4 2025 - The most and least expensive areas

The selling prices of homes rose by 9.6% and rents by 4.2% in Q4 2025, with the Southern Suburbs being the most expensive area, while Kastoria and Pella offer the most affordable options, and Thessaloniki saw a significant increase in home selling prices.

Jan 14 β€’ 10:32 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Hard video: Iranians searching for their loved ones on a screen displaying photos of the dead among bags with corpses

A harrowing video shows families searching for their loved ones at the Kahrizak forensic center in southern Tehran amid the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran.

Jan 11 β€’ 20:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Harsh video: Iranians searching for their loved ones on a screen displaying images of the dead and among bags with corpses

A disturbing video shows families searching for their loved ones at the Kahrizak forensic center in southern Tehran amid ongoing anti-government protests in Iran.

Jan 11 β€’ 20:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

More than 148,000 homes for sale in Greece but only 1 in 10 are new

In Greece, there are over 148,000 homes listed for sale, but only 10% of them are newly constructed, with the majority located in the southern suburbs of Athens.

Jan 11 β€’ 08:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

What the acquisition of Kritikos by Masoutis brings – The new balances in supermarkets

The acquisition of Kritikos by Masoutis significantly reshapes the Greek food retail market, making Masoutis the third major player in the sector with a substantial turnover and extensive presence across Northern and Southern Greece.

Jan 10 β€’ 08:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

Russia Escalates: New Attacks on Ships in Ukraine – Concern for Oreshnik

Russia has attacked two foreign-flagged commercial ships in southern Odessa, Ukraine, resulting in the death of a Syrian national and injuries to another, according to Ukrainian officials.

Jan 9 β€’ 16:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

More than 400 19th-century shoes washed up on a beach: 'Surely many stories are hidden behind them'

Over 400 shoes from the 19th century have washed up on a beach in southern Wales, raising questions about their origins linked to a forgotten shipwreck.

Jan 9 β€’ 08:11 UTC

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