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New Left congress: Break or restart amid alliance talks with Tsipras

January 23, 2026 | Politics
New Left's crucial congress could determine party unity as Charitsis opens door to alliance with Tsipras despite internal opposition from hardline factions.

Greece’s 12-mile territorial waters: Ministers signal expansion ahead of Turkey talks

January 23, 2026 | Politics
Greek ministers signal potential expansion of territorial waters to 12 miles ahead of crucial Turkey talks, raising stakes in Mediterranean diplomacy.

Pavlos Marinakis on Mercosur: “Delays in implementing the agreement won’t do any good”

January 22, 2026 | Politics
Greek government spokesman defends Mercosur trade deal position, stating delays in implementation would be harmful despite EU parliamentary opposition.

Dendias sends clear message to Turkey: Territorial waters extension is our unilateral right, we won’t tolerate casus belli

January 22, 2026 | Politics
Greek Defense Minister sends firm message to Turkey on territorial waters extension rights, rejecting casus belli threats in Aegean dispute.

Vosenberg on Mercosur: Commission can bypass EU Court referral

January 22, 2026 | Politics
MEP Eliza Vosenberg explains how the EU Commission could bypass the European Court referral to implement the controversial Mercosur trade agreement provisionally.

MEP Meleti on deep fakes: Algorithm can’t have more rights than human body

January 22, 2026 | Politics
MEP Eleonora Meleti addresses digital sexual abuse through deepfakes at European Parliament, demanding stricter platform accountability and content removal.

Plevris from Cyprus: Message for stricter EU migration policy

January 22, 2026 | Politics
Greece's Migration Minister calls for stricter EU border controls and expanded return policies, reporting 13,000 reduction in migration flows over five months.

Greek deputy PM rejects “old OPEKEPE system” of all parties

January 22, 2026 | Politics
Greek Deputy PM Chatzidakis rejects old agricultural payment system, calls for fairer reforms targeting genuine producers in major policy shift.

GREECE

Severe flooding in Vari: Family trapped as home floods completely

Severe flooding in Vari: Family trapped as home floods completely

Dramatic video shows family trapped as torrential floods invade their home in Vari, Greece. Father and children narrowly escape rising waters in terrifying rescue.

2 hours ago Greece

Severe storms flood Athens – New weather wave Sunday warns expert

Severe storms flood Athens with record rainfall, killing two people. New weather system approaches Sunday bringing more dangerous conditions to…

3 hours ago Greece

Woman dies in tragic flood in Athens suburb: Witnesses describe horror

Eyewitness describes horrific scene as 56-year-old woman dies trapped under car during deadly flooding in Athens suburb, with neighbors unable…

15 hours ago Greece

Mother’s shocking words as driver jailed for killing bride two days before wedding

Motorcycle driver sentenced to 12 years for killing bride-to-be in hit-and-run. Mother's powerful words in court: "You gave him a…

15 hours ago Greece

Deadly storm in Athens suburb: “Waters were too torrential for anyone to cross the street” says rescuer

A 56-year-old woman died after being swept away by torrential floodwaters in Athens suburb. Red Cross rescuer describes unprecedented conditions.

15 hours ago Greece
Greek coast guard officer dies in storm while protecting others

Greek coast guard officer dies in storm while protecting others

Greek coast guard officer dies in storm while protecting others - tragic video shows 53-year-old…

15 hours ago Greece
Revenge porn case in Heraklion: Date request leads to rape attempt and leaked intimate photos

Revenge porn case in Heraklion: Date request leads to rape attempt and leaked intimate photos

A 27-year-old man in Heraklion, Crete faces charges for attempted rape and revenge porn after…

15 hours ago Greece
Shocking drone footage: Vari buried in mud after storm devastation

Shocking drone footage: Vari buried in mud after storm devastation

Devastating drone footage reveals the Greek coastal town of Vari completely buried in mud after…

15 hours ago Greece

ECONOMY

WORLD

US waves goodbye to WHO: Final withdrawal by late January

US waves goodbye to WHO: Final withdrawal by late January

Trump's decision to withdraw US from WHO by January 2026 creates explosive concerns as America funds 18% of the organization's budget.

3 hours ago World

Davos: Trump’s Greenland plans and peace initiatives take center stage

Trump reveals ambitious plans for Greenland and Gaza reconstruction while diplomatic tensions rise at World Economic Forum in Davos amid…

4 hours ago World

Kim Jong Un opens hot springs resort: Why did he enter rooms while citizens were bathing? (Video)

Kim Jong Un inaugurates North Korea's largest hot springs resort, personally touring facilities where citizens bathe in unusual public display.

15 hours ago World

BRIT Awards 2026: nominations and favorites revealed as Manchester hosts music’s biggest names

The BRIT Awards 2026 promise a landmark ceremony for British and international music, bringing emerging voices, powerful comebacks, and groundbreaking…

15 hours ago World

Rama’s embraces with Ivanka Trump: Multi-billion business or political game in Albania?

Ivanka Trump and Albanian PM Edi Rama hold high-stakes dinner in Vlora, discussing billion-dollar Sazan Island resort investment amid political…

15 hours ago World
UK horror: Mother of 10 held teenager as slave for 25 years

UK horror: Mother of 10 held teenager as slave for 25 years

Shocking case in Britain: 56-year-old mother of 10 found guilty of holding woman captive for…

15 hours ago World
Zelensky lashes out at Europe: “Only geography and history remain, not real economic or political power”

Zelensky lashes out at Europe: “Only geography and history remain, not real economic or political power”

Ukrainian President Zelensky delivers scathing critique of Europe at Davos, calling it mere "geography and…

15 hours ago World
Trump threatens “heavy retaliation” against European nations selling US bonds

Trump threatens “heavy retaliation” against European nations selling US bonds

Trump warns of severe consequences for European nations selling US Treasury bonds, as Nordic pension…

15 hours ago World