One man died, and 40 people are missing after a migrant boat sank off Crete early Saturday, according to the Greek coastguard. Thirty-nine survivors were rescued. A large rescue operation is underway south of Gavdos Island after a migrant boat capsized shortly after midnight, the Greek coastguard reported. An Italian frigate and helicopters are assisting, … Read more
At least five people have died, 40 are reported missing, and 39 have been rescued after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos, south of Crete, according to Greece’s coastguard. The boat capsized shortly after midnight on Saturday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving vessels and aircraft. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Bukayo Saka sustained an injury to his right leg during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday. The Arsenal star was substituted in the 51st minute, with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke coming on to replace him. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
England interim manager Lee Carsley’s all-out attacking approach backfired spectacularly as they suffered a shocking defeat to Greece in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley. Jude Bellingham’s 87th-minute strike appeared to salvage a lackluster England performance after Vangelis Pavlidis gave Greece a deserved lead with a clinical finish just four minutes into the second half. … Read more
Established by Law for Efficient Pilgrimage Operations Airlifted 310 Pilgrims for 2023 Pilgrimage to Jordan and Israel Organized First-Ever Tri-Continental Special Pilgrimage Group Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly established the Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board by law in 2013 as a core pilgrimage welfare agency. The Board aims … Read more
Sahara dust clouds turn Greek skies orange, obscuring landmarks like the Acropolis. Strong winds fuel early wildfires across southern Greece, prompting swift containment efforts. Greece prepares for a tough firefighting season amid drought and high temperatures after a record-breaking wildfire year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the skies over southern Greece were tinged with … Read more
Poland, Ukraine, and Georgia clinched their spots in UEFA Euro 2024 through thrilling playoff matches. Poland edged out Wales in a penalty shootout, defeated Iceland 2-1, and Georgia secured their first-ever major tournament finals berth. The stage is now set for an exciting tournament starting in Munich on June 14. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The UEFA EURO 2024 kicks off in Munich on June 14, ending with the final in Berlin on July 14. Germany secured the hosting rights in 2018 over Turkey due to safety concerns. Six teams compete in the play-offs for the final three spots in the tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that as UEFA EURO … Read more
The death toll has increased to 57. Rail workers held a one-day strike, blaming government neglect The train crash happened when a passenger train carrying 350 people collided with a freight train Eko Hot Blog reports that The death toll from Tuesday’s train crash in Greece has increased to 57. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme … Read more
The local stationmaster has been charged with manslaughter The Greek transport minister has resigned Rescue teams are continuing to search for survivors Eko Hot Blog reports that the country’s prime minister has said; “One of Greece’s worst-ever rail disasters, which claimed at least 43 lives, was due to tragic human error.” EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
Erdogan has ramped up Greek invasion threat as Turkey is ready to strike ‘in middle of night’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Recep Tayyip Erdoan has doubled down on his threat about a potential invasion of Greece saying Ankara will strike against anyone interfering with Turkey’s objectives in the Aegean Sea. Turkey and Greece have … Read more
TB Joshua’s Disciple Has Been Arrested In Greece EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the disciples of late Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as Prophet TB Joshua of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Wiseman Harry and one of his associates, Mr. Dimitris Panapakidis, have been arrested in Greece. This online media … Read more
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized the Greek tankers in the Gulf Friday, days after Athens confirmed it would deliver to Washington Iranian oil… It had said it seized the tankers due to violation EDITOR’S PICK After Emerging PDP Presidential Flagbearer, Atiku Meets With Wike, Others PDP Seeks Running Mate For Atiku, Considers Wike, Okowa, Udom –Reports … Read more
A Nigerian born has a yearly earning of ₦46 billion per year He has Greek nationality He plays basketball in the United States It’s not easy to make a living especially in this part of the world called Nigeria. However, people work their socks off to ensure they can earn a decent living. Doing hard … Read more
The Greek parliament on Thursday voted unanimously to make serious animal abuse a crime that can lead to a maximum 10-year prison sentence. Until now, cruelty to animals had been a less severe offence in the eyes of the law, punishable by a mere fine. According to a law voted Thursday, people who mistreat animals … Read more
Harry Maguire has been withdrawn from England squad after he was given a suspended prison sentence of 21 months and 10 days on assault charges by a court in Greece on Tuesday, August 25. The England international defender was arrested late last Thursday after a fight at a nightclub in Mykonos. He was charged with … Read more