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Greece and Turkey commit to dialogue

During a visit by Greece’s Minister for National Defence Nikos Panagiotopoulos to areas affected by the disastrous earthquake in February, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar emphasised the need for peaceful …

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Greece’s border security under spotlight in election campaign

The rocky road running past dilapidated homes ends abruptly at a thick, five-metre-high metal barrier, the end of the European Union and Greece’s border with Turkey. The grey waters of …

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The clock stopped ticking for iconic Greek singer Rena Koumioti

Singer Rena Koumioti, famous for the classic hit ‘Stamatise tou Rologiou tous Deiktes’ (stop the clock’s hands) has passed away as announced by the people who manage her Facebook account. …

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Syriza MP raises concerns over new proof of life requirements for Greek Australian pensioners living in Greece

The Syriza MP, Theodora Tzakri, wants answers from the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Kostis Hatzidakis, about a problem she says has arisen with Australian pensioners who live in …

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Greece faces population decline

Greece has been experiencing a decline in population since 2005, with numbers dropping from 11.23 million to 10.42 million in 15 years. This trend is projected to continue, resulting in …

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Greek PM wants EU aid for steel fence extension along Turkey border

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the European Union to “seriously consider” providing financial aid to help extend an anti-migrant steel fence along the border with Turkey. “I think …

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Greek police arrest dozens in major migrant smuggling case

Police in Greece on Friday said they had arrested more than 40 people allegedly involved in a network that had smuggled over 2,300 migrants in and out of the country. …

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Greece remands Pakistanis over alleged anti-Semitic plot: lawyer

Greece on Friday remanded into custody two Pakistani suspects accused of plotting an anti-Semitic attack after they testified before a magistrate, their lawyer said. The two men, aged 29 and …

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Greek rail inspector detained over train disaster: court official

A Greek rail inspector was detained on Friday in connection with last month’s train disaster that killed 57 people, a court official said. The employee, a station manager supervisor, was …

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Mitsotakis: The Evros fence will be finished with or without EU funds

Prime Minister and leader of New Democracy Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Municipality of Pallini on Thursday, where he spoke with residents and shopkeepers in the central square of Gerakas. “Tomorrow …

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