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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

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

Levantine Greeks: Fighting for survival and a voice in Syria’s future

As Syria remains engulfed in turmoil, the plight of its Christian communities is a stark reminder of how history repeats…

16 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

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

Thessaloniki: Eight Roma and 1 Pakistani arrested for holding Moroccans hostage

Eight Roma and one Pakistani were arrested in Thessaloniki for holding seven Moroccans hostage, beating them and then demanding money…

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

Mitsotakis to Announce Presidential Candidate in Upcoming Meeting with Sakellaropoulou

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Wednesday for their regular monthly briefing, with expectations that…

15 January 2025

Outrage as Greek Police Release Drunk Driver Who Later Caused Fatal Crash on Crete

Outrage has erupted after Greek police released a drunk driver, who was later involved in a fatal crash on the…

15 January 2025

Four Friends Convicted for Deceiving Teacher with Fake Cancer Cure, Selling Aspirin for €100,000

Four friends were convicted in Greece for deceiving a teacher with a fake cancer cure, selling a water solution with…

15 January 2025

Greek Foreign Ministry Responds to Bahçeli's Claims on Dodecanese Islands

The Greek Foreign Ministry responded to Devlet Bahçeli's claims that the Dodecanese Islands were "stolen" from Turkey, affirming Greece's sovereignty…

15 January 2025

Greek PM Urges EU to Reassess Climate Measures and Boost Gas Investment

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider climate measures, emphasizing…

15 January 2025

Greek Islands to Adopt Seawater Pools Amid Drought Challenges

In response to severe drought conditions on the Greek islands, hotels may soon switch to seawater for filling their swimming…

15 January 2025

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