Greece

Athens to Name Street in Honour of Late Prime Minister Costas Simitis

Athens will honour the late former Prime Minister Costas Simitis by naming a street after him, Mayor Haris Doukas announced…

16 January 2025

Greece Raises Alarm Over Yemen Crisis at UN Security Council

Greece voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in Yemen at the UN Security Council, condemning Houthi attacks on civilian…

16 January 2025

On this day in 1822, Haiti became the first country to recognize an independent Greece

On this day in 1822, Haiti became the first country to recognize Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire and the…

16 January 2025

Greek Government Launches 2025 Tax Discount Program for Insured Homes

Homeowners in Greece can now apply for a real estate tax (ENFIA) discount if their properties are insured against natural…

16 January 2025

EU Housing Market Trends: House Prices Soar 3.8%, While Greece Stands Out with Falling Rent Prices

House prices in the EU rose by 3.8% and rents by 3.2% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to…

16 January 2025

Greek Army Engineers Build Bridges in Armenia to Restore Flood-Damaged Infrastructure

The Greek Armed Forces have stepped in to assist Armenia by constructing three Bailey Bridges in the flood-affected Lori region.…

16 January 2025

Greek Parliament Suspends State Funding for Spartiates Party

The Greek Parliament has voted to suspend state funding for the Spartiates party, citing its ties to jailed far-right figure…

16 January 2025

Advanced VICTA to be Built at Skaramangas Shipyards

Skaramangas Shipyards has partnered with British marine technology company SubSea Craft to construct and maintain advanced Victa-type mini hybrid submarines…

15 January 2025

France, Greece, and Portugal May Impose Housing Tax on British Expats Following Spain's Move

France, Greece, and Portugal are considering following Spain's lead by implementing a 100% housing tax on British expats. Spain's initiative,…

15 January 2025

Jet2 Unveils Largest-Ever Greek Programme for 2025

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced their largest-ever programme to Greece for Summer 2025, with three new destinations, eight new routes,…

15 January 2025

Byzantine-Era Monastery with Unique Greek Mosaic Discovered in Southern Israel

A 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era monastery has been discovered in southern Israel, featuring a remarkable mosaic with an ancient Greek inscription from…

15 January 2025

Chania: 45-Year-Old Driver Temporarily Detained After Fatal Accident

The 45-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident in Chania, which claimed the life of 22-year-old Panagiotis, has been temporarily…

15 January 2025

Stefanos Tsitsipas Will Not Participate in Davis Cup for Greece

Stefanos Tsitsipas has decided not to participate in the Davis Cup matches for Greece against Egypt on February 1-2. Initially…

15 January 2025

Ferry Ticket Prices in Greece to Increase Significantly

Ferry ticket prices in Greece are set to rise by 15% due to new EU environmental regulations focusing on Mediterranean…

15 January 2025

Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord Backs Evangelia in Greek National Final

Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord, Greece's Eurovision 2022 contestant, has publicly supported Evangelia's bid in the 2025 national final. Known for their…

15 January 2025

Sakellaropoulou Responds to Mitsotakis' Proposal for Tasoulas as New President

Outgoing President Katerina Sakellaropoulou expressed gratitude following Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' proposal of Konstantinos Tasoulas as the next President of…

15 January 2025

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Nominates Kostas Tasoulas for President of the Republic

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has nominated Kostas Tasoulas as Greece’s next President of the Republic. The nomination will undergo a…

15 January 2025

PM Mitsotakis to Deliver Address to Greek Citizens, Meeting with President Postponed

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to address the Greek public on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, delivering a key message…

15 January 2025

Prominent Greek Actor Questioned in Connection to Protection Ring Investigation

A well-known Greek actor has been linked to the ongoing investigation into a protection racket operating out of Syngrou Avenue.…

15 January 2025

Greek Colonel Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

A Greek colonel has been arrested by the Electronic Crime Authority (ELAS) for possession of child pornography. Authorities discovered thousands…

15 January 2025

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