Greece
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Nearly 50 arrested on Crete in major police operation of criminal organisation
Authorities are reporting the arrest of 48 individuals on Crete, including an active-duty officer, two military servicemen and an air force NCO, in line with an investigation into a criminal …
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EMA: Unified Property Registry in Greece – All real estate data in one digital hub
One of Greece’s most ambitious digital initiatives, aimed at improving property management and transparency, is the creation of the Unified Property Registry (EMA). This integrated electronic system gathers and displays …
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Two migrants drowned trying to reach a greek island
Two would-be migrants, an adult man and a girl, were found dead on Saturday morning on a beach of the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes, Greek Coastguard told AFP. The pair, …
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Pallini council worker in remand over arson charges
A 48-year-old municipal employee from Pallini has been remanded in custody, accused of lighting four fires in the area during June and July. He fronted court this week, denying the …
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Greek government workers strike over disciplinary reforms
Many Greek public sector workers staged a 24 hour strike Thursday to protest against reforms to disciplinary proceedings for government workers that unions say will make redundancies easier. Hundreds of …
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Refugee group challenges Greece’s asylum freeze
The Greek Council for Refugees on Tuesday questioned the legal basis of the government’s suspension of asylum claims to stem a surge in arrivals of irregular migrants. Hundreds of migrants …
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George Papandreou: The recognition of Palestine, a catalyst for a new beginning
Former Prime Minister of Greece, George Papandreou, posted an extensive article on his personal website discussing the situation between Israel and Gaza, stressing the need to bring an end to …
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Mini – the polyglot robot tour guide aiding visitors to Volvi
Where is the archaeological site of Rentina? Where can I eat local fish with a view of Lake Volvi? How can I take a souvenir photo next to your “digital …
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Greece hits record $12.6 billion in tourism revenue for first half of 2025
Greece has posted record tourism revenue in the first six months of 2025, driven largely by British and American travellers, according to new data from the Bank of Greece. Tourism …
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Half a million gone: Greece’s population collapse accelerates
Greece’s population is forecast to decline in the next three decades and demographic ageing will continue, while the balance of births versus deaths will remain negative, according to a new …