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Greeks living longer but spending almost 12 years in poor health, study finds
New research published in JAMA Network Open shows Greece's healthspan-lifespan gap widened to 11.9 years in 2023, up sharply from 10 years in 1990, as chronic disease increasingly outpaces gains in healthy life expectancy nationwide
5.4 million Greeks took at least one trip last year – What do the ELSTAT figures show?
There were 9.6 million trips, while total tourism spending exceeded 4.1 billion euros, marking a significant increase compared to 2024
Student who scored 19,710 points and ranked first in Athens Medical School: “A person’s abilities are not measured solely by exam scores”
Maria-Michaela Chaireti from Rhodes topped this year's admissions to the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. “Even during moments of stress and anxiety, I kept studying, worked harder, and pushed myself further,” she said.\
388 cameras have been installed at traffic lights to “catch” those who run red lights; they will record footage 24 hours a day
Camera locations were selected by the Attica Traffic Police. For every violation, authorities will receive six photographs and one video to ensure each offense is documented with maximum accuracy
Investment boom on Stadiou, Panepistimiou, Omonia: Arcades, redevelopments & hotels are changing the heart of Athens
The renovated Arsakeio Arcade, the redevelopment of the Schliemann-Mela Mansion, the creation of a Justice Park, a new era for the “Notos” building, changes around the Archaeological Museum area, a new metro station at Akademia
They had gone out with a group and ended up at Georgiou’s office: The description of the crime by the 28-year-old Egyptian
The 28-year-old confessed killer was arrested on Acharnon Street – A warrant had been pending against him since May 2026 in a case involving the sexual abuse of a minor – He is expected to be brought before the Evelpidon courts today
Man arrested over killing of lawyer Stavros Georgiou: What happened on the fatal night, and the clue that gave away the suspect
The suspect has previously come to the attention of the authorities for entering Greece illegally. According to an update from the Hellenic Police (ELAS), the 28-year-old was arrested a short time ago by officers from the Organised Crime Directorate (DAOE).
