Greece
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Greece announces fast-track visa for Turkish tourists to visit ten Greek islands
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has officially introduced a fast-track temporary visa for Turkish visitors to ten Greek Islands, as part of a strategy to fill the void left by …
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Greek farmers take protest to Athens
Thousands of Greek farmers protested in Athens on Tuesday to demand financial aid, escalating a four-week showdown with a government that says it has no more funds to help. Honking …
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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit India and strengthen strategic partnership
Indian and Greek media are buzzing with the news of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ planned visit to New Delhi on February 21-22. Alexis Papachelas in Kathimerini said it is …
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Mitsotakis stands firm against further concessions to farmers ahead of Athens rally
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his stance on Monday, stating that there would be no additional concessions to protesting farmers, as they prepare for a rally in central Athens. …
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PM Mitsotakis warns of deep fake threat to elections at Munich Technology Meeting
Speaking at the 60th Munich Security Conference, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed the grave threat posed by deep fakes during elections. He highlighted the crucial role that technology companies must …
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Trikala: 46-year-old beheads his father with a chainsaw
A 46-year-old man beheaded his 76-year-old father with a chainsaw in Tríkala, Greek Police announced on Sunday. The son called the authorities himself at 3pm and informed them of the …
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Family found living in primitive conditions inside a cave in Kato Trikala Corinthias
A family was discovered living in inhumane conditions in Kato Trikala Corinthias, shocking Greece’s public opinion. The revelation came after a resident filed a complaint alleging that members of the …
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Greece and Turkey join other European nations in defence initiative
Greece and Turkey are both set to join the European Sky Shield Initiative, after both nations’ defence ministers signed an agreement. In a Brussels ceremony hosted by German Defence Minister …
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Greece upgraded to “Full Democracy” by Economist for the first time since 2008
For the first time since 2008, The Economist magazine has upgraded Greece to the category of “full democracy” in its annual report “Democracy Index” for 2023, putting Greece one category …
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Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
Greece’s parliament has approved a bill allowing same-sex civil marriage, a landmark victory for supporters of LGBTQI rights that was greeted with cheers by onlookers in parliament and dozens gathered …