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Latinopoulou’s difficult “equation” for upcoming elections

April 20, 2026 | Politics
Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou faces electoral dilemma with 3% polling as potential collaborations with Samaras and Karystianou emerge ahead of elections.

Alexis Tsipras accelerates new party formation procedures

April 20, 2026 | Politics
Alexis Tsipras accelerates formation of new political party with policy positions ready by month's end, announces first 10 representatives.

Macron visits Greece: French president strengthens Athens-Paris defense alliance

April 20, 2026 | Politics
French President Macron's visit to Athens strengthens the Greece-France defense alliance, extending mutual defense cooperation until 2031 and reshaping European security.

7 moves in 10 days to shift climate in government’s favor

April 20, 2026 | Politics
Greek government launches strategic 10-day campaign featuring high-profile meetings and policy initiatives to reshape public opinion and political momentum.

Makarios Lazaridis resignation: How it unfolded after Bakoyannis intervention

April 19, 2026 | Politics
Deputy Minister Makarios Lazaridis resigns after Dora Bakoyannis's public intervention sparks political crisis within New Democracy government.

Macron visits Athens: Greek-French cooperation drives Europe talks

April 19, 2026 | Politics
French President Macron visits Athens for strategic talks on European defense, maritime security, and Greek-French cooperation renewal.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: I cannot remain silent in the face of the normalization of toxicity – My job is not to back down from any dysfunction

April 19, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis defends stance on OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy scandal, calls for swift EU prosecutor action while denouncing "toxic" political targeting.

Deputy agriculture minister Makarios Lazaridis resigns amid controversy

April 18, 2026 | Politics
Greek deputy agriculture minister Makarios Lazaridis resigns to protect government work from political attacks, maintaining faith in his principles.

GREECE

The Ladder of Lent: 30 Steps Toward Heaven (Video)

The Ladder of Lent: 30 Steps Toward Heaven (Video)

As we draw closer to the end of Lent… the Church presents the faithful not just with guidance, but with a ladder — a spiritual…

4 weeks ago Greece

George Mylonakis: Most critical week begins for deputy minister

Deputy Minister George Mylonakis enters critical week in ICU after brain aneurysm rupture. Five days intubated at Evangelismos hospital in…

9 hours ago Greece

Liosion: Motorcyclist arrested for hit-and-run of 16-year-old girl

Police arrest motorcycle driver in Athens suburb for fatal hit-and-run accident involving teenage victim in ongoing investigation.

23 hours ago Greece

Athens man arrested for child pornography, organized bike trips for minors

Athens man arrested for child pornography after organizing bike trips for minors. Police found 171 files of child abuse material…

23 hours ago Greece

Myrtto death case revelations: Chat activity, new evidence and the 66-year-old suspect

New revelations emerge in Myrtto death case involving suspicious chat activity with 66-year-old suspect and claims of forced prostitution plan.

23 hours ago Greece
Athens apartment fire kills two: “Help, I’m suffocating”

Athens apartment fire kills two: “Help, I’m suffocating”

Deadly apartment fire in Athens kills two people. Witnesses describe dramatic rescue attempts as woman…

2 days ago Greece
Kefalonia: Father of 19-year-old Myrtw breaks hearts – “I’m proud of my child”

Kefalonia: Father of 19-year-old Myrtw breaks hearts – “I’m proud of my child”

Heartbreaking testimony from father of 19-year-old victim as three defendants face felony charges for intentional…

2 days ago Greece
Mystery death: Woman found dead in Athens apartment building

Mystery death: Woman found dead in Athens apartment building

Woman found dead in central Athens apartment building. Police detain suspect from same building after…

3 days ago Greece

ECONOMY

WORLD

Iran releases underground missile facility video claiming faster rearmament

Iran releases underground missile facility video claiming faster rearmament

Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander claims accelerated missile arsenal upgrade in underground facilities video, though Reuters notes verification challenges.

23 hours ago World

Trump issues new Iran threats over Strait of Hormuz tensions

Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz incidents, warning of military action against energy facilities if negotiations fail.

23 hours ago World

Iran opens fire on ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz

Iran fires on ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz after reversing decision to reopen crucial maritime route, escalating Middle…

2 days ago World

Fidan slams Israel: “Continuous occupation and expansion must stop”

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan accuses Israel of using Middle East war as pretext for territorial expansion beyond Palestinian lands into…

2 days ago World

Trump blocks Netanyahu from bombing Lebanon amid ceasefire tensions

Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Lebanon, creating tensions with Netanyahu's government as Israeli officials seek clarification on the controversial…

2 days ago World
Tom Barak: US ambassador’s operation to normalize Washington-Ankara relations

Tom Barak: US ambassador’s operation to normalize Washington-Ankara relations

US Ambassador Tom Barak's pro-Turkey stance aims to normalize Washington-Ankara relations, bypassing F-35 and S-400…

2 days ago World
Iran: Revolutionary Guards announce closure of Strait of Hormuz again

Iran: Revolutionary Guards announce closure of Strait of Hormuz again

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have announced they are closing the Strait of Hormuz again, escalating tensions…

2 days ago World
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

Trump announces historic 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon via Truth Social, aiming to establish…

4 days ago World

EUROPE