Vasso Papandreou, a prominent figure in Greek politics and a key member of the PASOK party, has passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. Born on December 9, 1944, in Valimitika, Aigio, she was the first Greek European Commissioner and served in various ministerial roles under the governments of Andreas Papandreou and Kostas Simitis. Papandreou’s extensive contributions to Greece’s political landscape and her commitment to public service have left a lasting impact on the nation.
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The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating Greek politician Kalliopi Semertzidou and her family over €2.5 million in agricultural subsidies allegedly received between 2019 and 2024. The probe, sparked by media reports, examines potential misuse of funds in Thessaly, with anti-money laundering authorities involved.
Eleftherios Venizelos, a Cretan-born leader, transformed Greece in the early 20th century, driving territorial expansion and modernization as Prime Minister, earning him the title “The Maker of Modern Greece.
Greek politician Ariadni Latonopoulou has gone viral after posting a video celebrating Donald Trump’s victory with Trump-inspired dance moves to the classic tune “YMCA.” In a Facebook post, Latonopoulou declared, “A New Era, A New Day!” as she embraced the political shift brought by Trump’s win. The video, which has captured millions of views, showcases Latonopoulou’s playful tribute to the former U.S. president’s iconic rally moves, solidifying her place in the international spotlight.
Vasso Papandreou, a prominent figure in Greek politics and a key member of the PASOK party, has passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. Born on December 9, 1944, in Valimitika, Aigio, she was the first Greek European Commissioner and served in various ministerial roles under the governments of Andreas Papandreou and Kostas Simitis. Papandreou’s extensive contributions to Greece’s political landscape and her commitment to public service have left a lasting impact on the nation.
Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern…
Belgian prosecutors have released Francesco Giorgi from prison with restrictive conditions. Francesco Giorgi, Greek MEP…
The pre-trial council of Brussels has decided to extend the preventive detention of Eva Kaili, the Greek MEP at the centre of the corruption scandal engulfing the European Parliament, for another two months.
Stelios Kympouropoulos was born on 9th July 1985 in Athens, Greece and diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at the age of 14 months. He is a Greek psychiatrist and politician of the New Democracy party who has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament since the 2019 elections.
One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, Melina Mercouri was…
Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern…
One of the greatest female figures of Greece in the 20th century, Melina Mercouri passed away on this day in 1994 at the age of 74. Here is her story.
One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, Melina Mercouri has…
Greek politician and former javelin thrower, Sofia Sakorafa, has been appointed to head the Hellenic…
Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) was probably the most prominent politician in Greece’s Modern…
One of the greatest female figures of Greece in the 20th century, Melina Mercouri passed away on this day in 1994 at the age of 74. Here is her story.
One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, Melina Mercouri has…
2004 European champion, Theodoros Zagorakis, has pledged to donate 50% of his salary for the…
Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern…
Opinion Piece As the ‘Adults in the Room’ rolling credits came to a close, and…
Instead of #Greece featuring glamorous photographs of Greece on Instagram, over the last few hours…
Former Golden Dawn MP, Ioannis Lagos ripped a printed copy of the Turkish flag during…
Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern…
Maria Amalia Mercouri, known professionally as Melina Mercouri, was a Greek actress, singer, and politician.…
Maria Spyraki, New Democracy’s spokesperson and European People’s Party MEP is the only Greek politician that has…
Greece’s former Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias received a phone call on Thursday by an unknown…
Greece’s Foreign Minister Gorges Katrougalos, met on Wednesday with the Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides…
In his statement on the occasion of the International Migrants Day, the European Commissioner for…
The EU Commission for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, headed by Greek politician Dimitris Avramopoulos…
Greece’s Alternate Foreign Minister, Giorgos Katrougalos is scheduled to meet today with Elizabeth Neumann US…
