News archive of August 2024

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

The Bulgarian government has approved a budget of over 100 million leva for the October 27, 2024, parliamentary elections.

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.