The Ioannina Chamber of Commerce has called for the immediate launch of the ‘Exoikonomo’ program, emphasizing the need for enhanced incentives to reduce air pollution and protect public health. In a letter to Environment Minister Theodore Skylakakis, the Chamber highlighted…
In Ioannina, two separate rallies took place to mark the anniversary of the historic student uprising against the dictatorship. Participants ranged from labor centers and political parties to student associations and left-wing organizations, culminating in commemorative wreath-laying at the Polytechnic…
A driver experienced a harrowing incident when their car caught fire late Sunday night while driving in Ambelakia, Ioannina. Fortunately, the driver managed to exit the vehicle safely before any harm occurred. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene with two…
A man was arrested by traffic police in Ioannina for drug possession after a failed attempt to evade officers. He was found in a stopped vehicle with five narcotic pills. The driver, who fled the scene, is facing charges for…
The city of Ioannina observed the anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising with deep emotion and respect, honoring the students whose struggle led to the fall of Greece’s seven-year dictatorship. A ceremony at the Polytechnic Heroes Monument featured wreath-laying by the…
Michalis Ganas, a prominent Greek poet, has died at the age of 80. Born in 1944 in Chamantha, he spent his early years in Eastern Europe before studying law at the University of Athens. Ganas was a multifaceted cultural figure,…
The contract for the Local Urban Development Plan of Ioannina has been signed, aiming to address zoning and spatial challenges in the area. Launched in July 2023 and funded by the Recovery Fund, the project encompasses all municipal units. It…
Greek Minister of Education, Religion and Sports, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, began his two-day visit to Ioannina with a trip to the State Archives. At a gathering, he highlighted the university’s significant 60-year journey and announced plans to support public higher education…
On November 11, at 7 PM, the Municipality of Ioannina will host a special welcome event for new students of the University of Ioannina. Mayor Thomas Begas and Rector Anna Batistatou will address attendees, followed by a keynote speech from…
A significant fire broke out early Wednesday at the Saint Athanasius Metropolitan Cathedral in Ioannina around 2 AM, originating in the women’s section. The blaze quickly escalated due to flammable materials, prompting a rapid response from local fire services. Crews…
The Ioannina Water Supply and Sewerage Company (DEYAI) has classified the recent issue at the city’s sewage treatment plant as temporary. This follows claims from the Decentralized Administration regarding untreated wastewater flows into the Lapshista Channel. DEYAI attributed the problem…
Ioannina experienced one of the driest Octobers in over a century, with only 20 mm of rainfall recorded. While recent statistics indicate that October 1995 holds the record for being completely dry, other notably parched years include 1969, 1984, and…
