In a dramatic incident early yesterday morning, three young men from Ioannina found themselves in a precarious situation when their car slipped on icy roads and teetered on the edge of a cliff in the region of Lygkades. The 18…
The Mayor of Ioannina, Thomas Begas, and Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Alexandra Sdoukou, met in Athens to discuss the challenges of achieving climate neutrality by 2030. They addressed difficulties in upgrading municipal buildings, the need for innovative funding…
On Thursday, a large oak tree fell in Koutseli Ioannina, likely due to strong winds, damaging telecom wires and disrupting traffic on a local road near a playground. The Ioannina Fire Station and a team of six from the 5th…
In Ioannina, Greece, police arrested a 17-year-old girl for weapons violations after finding a 13-centimeter knife in her possession during a routine check. The girl’s mother was also detained for failing to supervise her minor daughter. The case will be…
In Ioannina, Greece, a local man was arrested by police for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor. The arrest occurred during a targeted initiative to protect underage individuals after officers found a minor inebriated on a park bench. An investigation…
In Ioannina, Greece, two foreign women were arrested on charges of exposing minors to danger while begging in central areas of the city. They were reportedly holding an infant and a toddler in perilous conditions to elicit sympathy from passersby….
In Ioannina, Greece, the Christmas tradition of ‘Spargana tou Christou’ is being honored with music and community involvement. Andromahi Thomou, a 91-year-old resident, recalls how this custom was revived 18 years ago, symbolizing the swaddling clothes of Christ. Nicos Nousias,…
A 79-year-old man lost his life in Drosokhori, Ioannina, after being found unconscious on a staircase during a visit to a friend’s home. Emergency services were alerted, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. An autopsy will clarify whether his…
The conclusion of the ‘Euchodentra and Asteria’ initiative sees Christmas trees decorated by children finding a permanent home in the yards of schools in Ioannina. These trees, adorned with wishes and creativity, represent renewal and hope for students. This project,…
The Ioannina Municipal Council has approved the 2025 Technical Program, which amounts to €187.2 million, aimed at promoting balanced development and improving daily life across municipal units. Despite financial challenges, the program features 32 new initiatives including maintenance projects, upgrades…
The City Council of Ioannina has voted to keep the sanitation and lighting fees at 2024 levels, with slight reductions in specific areas. The opposition criticized the reductions as a deception, while the local government defended its decision as an…
The proposal by the Municipality of Ioannina for the energy upgrade of the Kiathe school complex has been approved with a budget of €2.4 million. The project includes insulation, replacement of frames, lighting, heating systems, and the installation of photovoltaic…
