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Estimated University Admission scores: Medical and Engineering schools expected to rise, eclines forecast elsewhere
Education analyst Stratos Stratigakis presents his estimates for admission score thresholds across all university departments, explaining why they are published only after the application process closes, how Physics, the Minimum Admission Requirement (EVE), and applicants' preferences influence the results, and why surprises remain possible
How the arson and extortion ring operated in Messinia: They set fire to the fields of farmers who didn’t pay them; what the authorities are investigating
The three suspects—a 52-year-old village head, his 44-year-old brother, and a 66-year-old five-year service firefighter—were responsible for distributing irrigation water in the area and are accused of demanding money from farmers in exchange for access to water. Authorities are investigating their possible involvement in seven fires
72-hour heatwave: Which areas will be hit, where temperatures could reach 43°C, according to Tsatrafyllias
Temperatures are expected to reach 41–42°C on Monday in inland areas, while isolated locations in Boeotia, Phthiotis, and Thessaly could see highs of up to 43°C on Tuesday. Cooler weather is expected from Thursday onward
Body found inside suitcase in Kypseli
The Directorate for Combating Organized Crime has taken over the investigation. The suitcase was discovered by a homeless man inside an abandoned building
First heatwave of the summer set to bring temperatures of up to 42°C as cities become “heat traps”
From Sunday through Tuesday, the country will experience extreme heat—with temperatures reaching 40 degrees in Attica and even higher in Thessaly, Fthiotida, and Central Macedonia
First major summer getaway: More than 101,000 passengers and 243 ferry departures over the weekend from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio
The peak of the summer holiday exodus is reflected in passenger traffic during the July 17–19 weekend, with Piraeus handling the largest number of travelers and the busiest day expected to be Sunday
Hellenic Train: Thessaloniki–Serres train halted due to technical fault
The 61 passengers on board will continue their journey by bus
Traffic at a standstill: Heavy congestion on Kifisos and Attiki Odos as holiday getaway begins
Major delays across Athens' road network – Traffic is intensifying ahead of the weekend, with heavy congestion also reported around the Port of Piraeus and in central Athens
More than 5,000 repair permits issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel floods
According to figures from the General Secretariat for the Restoration of Natural Disaster Effects, more than 5,000 repair permits have been issued for buildings damaged by Storm Daniel, with the largest number issued in the Regional Unit of Karditsa. There, 2,048 permits have been granted, corresponding to more than €16 million in free state financial assistance
