Next-gen Canadair CL-515: Europe’s new firefighting fleet and Greece’s key role
Greece leads Europe's push for next-gen Canadair CL-515 firefighting aircraft as 2026 wildfire season becomes one of the worst in…
Rethymno wildfire: Crete mourns two firefighters killed in the line of duty
Crete mourns two firefighters killed battling the Rethymno wildfire, as emotional funerals brought communities together in grief and tribute.
POLITICS
Greece’s Environment Minister blasts PASOK over water bill opposition
Greece's Environment Minister Papastaurou accuses PASOK of regression and rejects unconstitutionality claims over the government's controversial water management bill.
Human Trafficking: New Anti-Trafficking Regulations Presented to Cabinet
Greece presents new anti-trafficking legislation to Cabinet on World Day Against Human Trafficking, targeting digital exploitation and stronger victim protections.
Adonis Georgiadis explains why he wears Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
Adonis Georgiadis sparked controversy after being spotted wearing Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 smart glasses during his visit to Lemnos. Reactions quickly spread on platform…
Greece election alert: 35 ruling party MPs at risk of losing their seats
Over 35 sitting New Democracy MPs risk losing their seats under a 29.3% election scenario, sparking fierce internal competition across Greek constituencies.
Greek opposition fires at ruling parties over €1.16bn bank debts
Greece's left-wing ELAS slams New Democracy and PASOK over €1.16bn in bank debts, warning that political survival cannot come at citizens' expense.
Rethymno wildfire: Winds reached force 12 Beaufort, situation remains critical
Greek MP warns of crisis as Rethymno wildfire rages under force-12 winds, grounding aerial units and claiming the lives of two firefighters.
Rethymno firefighters’ funerals: Kyranakis and Kefalogiannis pay final respects
Two firefighters killed in the Rethymno wildfire are laid to rest as New Democracy officials attend funerals to honor those who died in the line…
Mitsotakis honors fallen firefighters, warns of difficult days ahead
Greek PM Mitsotakis honors three firefighters killed on duty and warns of more difficult days ahead as wildfires continue to threaten Greece.
GREECE
Greek Fire Service: Forces to Be Reinforced on All Fronts — 16 Emergency Alerts Issued in Rethymno
Greek Fire Service warns of reinforcements on all wildfire fronts as 16 emergency alerts are issued in Rethymno amid 100 km/h winds.
Rethymno wildfire: Volunteer breaks down over two firefighters killed in the line of duty
A volunteer breaks down on camera after two firefighters died battling the Rethymno wildfire in…
Bomb Threat Alert in Central Athens: Scare at Athens Chamber of Commerce
A bomb threat was reported Thursday morning at the Athens Chamber of Commerce on Akademias…
Wildfire destruction in Rethymno and Plomari: Charred landscapes and ash (Photos)
Shocking photos reveal the charred aftermath of deadly wildfires in Rethymno and Plomari, as burned…
ECONOMY
E-invoicing mandate: all businesses must comply by October 2026
Greece mandates e-invoicing for all businesses from October 2026. Learn about scope, penalties, and tax…
Greek Restaurant Federation Demands VAT Cut Back to 13%
Greece's restaurant federation meets with the Deputy Finance Minister to push for a VAT reduction…
AADE: Seized properties can now be sold with partial debt payment
Greece's AADE tax authority now allows seized properties to be sold with just 25% of…
E-invoicing mandatory for small businesses in Greece from October 2026
Greece mandates e-invoicing for small businesses from October 2026, with tax incentives for early adopters…
WORLD
Pope Leo: I see myself as the pope who happens to be American
Pope Leo opens up in his NBC interview about his American identity, immigration, and plans to visit the US as the first American pope.
Italy overtourism crisis: Crowds overwhelm Rome, Lake Como & Cinque Terre
Italy's overtourism crisis is reaching a breaking point this summer, with viral videos exposing overwhelming…
Japan earthquake: 13 dead after 7.1-magnitude quake hits Kumamoto, over 60 aftershocks recorded
Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the Aeon Mall shopping center in the city…
Iran strikes three tankers and fires ballistic missiles at US targets in Middle East escalation
Iran strikes three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and fires ballistic missiles at…
EUROPE
When Seeing Is No Longer Believing: A Digital Guide to Disinformation
A practical tool to inform and empower citizens to recognize, understand, and counter disinformation in…
Pope Leo: I see myself as the pope who happens to be American
Pope Leo opens up in his NBC interview about his American identity, immigration, and plans…
Iran Claims F-35s Destroyed in Jordan; CENTCOM Denies Attack
Iran's IRGC claims three U.S. F-35s destroyed in a Jordan missile strike — CENTCOM fires…
Von der Leyen pays tribute to fallen Greek firefighters: “Their courage will live on in history”
EU Commission President von der Leyen mourns three Greek firefighters killed battling wildfires in Rethymno…