Stories from Greece

The GSEE executive committee elected Nikos Fotopoulos as the new general secretary. Fotopoulos replaces the dismissed unionist Kostas Genidounias, who had previously accused the railway network of malfunctioning prior to the Tebons tragedy.

Greek officials announced they will pursue an investigation into a telephone tapping case through the Strasbourg court. The group stated they will continue fighting on an institutional level to reveal the truth regarding the tapping. They described the incident as a blow to the foundations of polyterrorism. The move aims to monitor criminal activities and protect the statutory rights of citizens. The political opposition is challenging the government's actions regarding the case. The investigation concerns the monitoring of criminal activities and the enforcement of statutory provisions. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Italy in 2026. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marco Rubio are expected to arrive in Greece in July. The announcement was reported by ERT journalist Kimberly Gilfoyle.

Greece is expected to experience rising temperatures and high levels of dust transferred from the Sahara Desert toward the central and eastern Mediterranean. The forecast was released on Tuesday by the atmospheric monitoring portal AtmoHub.

Commuters in Athens face daily difficulties due to traffic jams, crowded vehicles, and damaged roads. A report by the newspaper Ta Nea indicates that city deterioration is progressing rapidly.

An international research team has discovered a new butterfly species on the Greek island of Crete. The species, named the Pope-Leo butterfly, features purple forewings and an orange spot in the center. Researchers stated they currently know little about the insect's lifestyle. The discovery was announced by the lead researcher from the Tyrolean State Museums in Austria.

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias sent messages to Turkey from the DEFFA Defense and Security Exhibition in Greece. He stated that a solution to differences is possible if Turkey changes its stance.

A new report indicates that four individuals were involved in the interception of telephone conversations. These four individuals have been sentenced to long prison terms. A second trial is expected later this year to determine the final outcomes of all related cases.

Greece is experiencing its coldest start to May in decades. Snow has fallen in several regions, including the mountains surrounding Athens, the Peloponnese, and Crete. Temperatures in some areas reportedly dropped up to 13 degrees Celsius below the typical seasonal melting point.

The National Resistance Bus route, which travels from New Ionia through Ela Lamia to Halandri and Kapodistriou, will close starting tomorrow. The closure is expected to last at least 10 days, and potentially up to 15 days. The service includes stops at the Kostantinouli hospital.

Perpetrators caused extensive vandalism at the first Lyceum of Argyroupolis, including breaking windows and writing graffiti on the walls. Mayor Giannis Kostantatos announced in a press conference that cameras will be installed in all schools to address the issue.