Voluntary military service for women ages 20–26, criteria and benefits
A new chapter is opening for the country’s Armed Forces, as the Army General Staff has officially issued a call for voluntary enlistment of women.
Hoof and mouth disease leads to Lesvos lockdown
Authorities on the island of Lesbos have imposed a total ban on animal movements and suspended all dairy trade following the first confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the region in over 30 years.
More than 150 Greek sailors stranded because of war
The presence of Greek seafarers in the maritime regions of the Middle East remains significant, despite escalating tensions in the area. According to official data from the Ministry of Shipping, dozens of Greek sailors are currently serving on vessels flying the Greek flag.
Egyptian illegal immigrant arrested for sexual assaults on women in Piraeus
A 36-year-old Egyptian illegal immigrant man, who was arrested by officers of the Hellenic Police on Monday afternoon (16/3), is accused of one attempted rape and six cases of sexual assault against women.