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Mitsotakis expresses concern over Lebanese-Israeli borders situation in call with Egyptian President Sis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his strong concern over developments in Gaza and the Lebanese-Israeli borders in a phone call to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday. In …

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Greek minister replaced following deadly violence at sports events

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Wednesday replaced some members of his cabinet, notably removing the minister of civilian protection, following several deadly hooligan incidents at sporting events. The mini reshuffle …

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni unveils plans for a museum at the ‘Desmotes Falirou’ archaeological site

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently toured the site where a group of 78 skeletons, believed to have been executed in the 7th century BC, were discovered. These remains, known as …

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Tensions erupt at funeral as Mayor-elect faces handcuffs and is only allowed brief respects

Scenes of turmoil unfolded during the funeral of Fredi Beleri‘s grandmother on Sunday, where clashes erupted between mourners and Albanian police. The mayor-elect of the ethnically Greek city of Himarre …

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Greece’s retail sector achieves remarkable turnover surge

As the festive season unfolds, the retail sector’s performance and turnover for 2023 reach new heights, poised to surpass 4 billion euros in the month of December alone, according to …

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Greece embraces the New Year amid global reflections and optimistic visions

Greece joyously welcomed the advent of the new year with resplendent fireworks and festive street gatherings in Athens’ bustling Syntagma Square and various locales nationwide on Sunday night. Yet, celebrations …

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18-year-old confesses to killing younger brother with scissors over a borrowed shirt

An 18-year-old Athens man who has confessed to killing his younger brother with a pair of scissors in their home on Tuesday night, has been charged with manslaughter. The suspect …

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Advancement in same-sex marriage legislation sparks debates on rights and parental equality in Greece

The government is pushing forward with legislation related to same-sex marriage, despite anticipated opposition, particularly from the Church. The finalised version of the legislation is expected to prompt debates focusing …

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Smart lighting implemented on Athens-Patras Highway

Greek roads are becoming more energy efficient with a new smart lighting system that automatically adapts based on traffic levels. The Athens-Patras highway, also known as Motorway 8, is the …

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Greek riot policeman hurt in hooligan clash dies

A Greek riot police officer died Wednesday of injuries sustained in a clash with sports hooligans that prompted the government to ban spectators from games for two months. The 31-year-old …

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