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SYRIZA and PASOK: OPEKEPE scandal brings rapprochement

May 5, 2026 | Politics
SYRIZA and PASOK find common ground over OPEKEPE corruption scandal while tensions rise over behind-the-scenes deals with ruling New Democracy party.

Mitsotakis pushes EU for defense pact amid Middle East crisis

May 5, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM pushes EU for mutual defense clause activation and air shield amid Middle East tensions, proposing unified energy market reforms.

Δένδιας στη συνάντηση με τον Ευρωπαίο Επίτροπο για την Άμυνα: “Υπογράμμισα τις πάγιες ελληνικές θέσεις για το SAFE ως προς τα κριτήρια επιλεξιμότητας”

May 4, 2026 | Politics
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German foreign minister visits Athens amid US-Germany tensions

May 4, 2026 | Politics
German Foreign Minister's Athens visit highlights Greece's delicate diplomatic balance between US demands and German interests amid growing transatlantic tensions.

SYRIZA splits over autonomous election strategy amid Tsipras comeback

May 4, 2026 | Politics
SYRIZA faces internal division as leaders debate whether to run independently or unite with Alexis Tsipras' potential new party ahead of upcoming elections.

Mitsotakis uses two-level strategy to boost positive climate

May 4, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis adopts dual strategy combining high-level international diplomacy with targeted domestic relief measures to strengthen positive political climate.

New Democracy faces critical parliamentary group meeting amid internal tensions

May 3, 2026 | Politics
New Democracy faces internal tensions as five MPs criticize the executive state model, prompting PM Mitsotakis to launch reconciliation efforts ahead of crucial meetings.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: End to fine print and illegal loan practices

May 3, 2026 | Politics
Greek Prime Minister announces new consumer protection laws ending predatory lending practices and fine print, plus major updates on housing and infrastructure

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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…

1 month ago Greece

Violent Attack on 17-Year-Old with Autism Leads to Two Arrests

17-year-old with autism brutally attacked after accidental push at festival. Attacker and girlfriend arrested for assault on defenseless minor.

21 hours ago Greece

Serres prison violence: Double murder in Nigrita jail revealed

Deadly violence erupts at Greek prison as inmates use makeshift weapons in brutal double murder that exposes serious security failures.

1 day ago Greece

Greece launches first thermal satellites for wildfire detection

Greece launches four thermal satellites for wildfire detection, marking a major milestone in the country's space technology capabilities and disaster…

2 days ago Greece

Greece weather: Cold snap ends, temperatures rising to 30°C

Greece weather shifts dramatically as cold May start gives way to rising temperatures up to 30°C from Monday, meteorologist Kallianos…

2 days ago Greece
Illegal nursing home scandal exposed: Elderly women trapped in apartment “hell”

Illegal nursing home scandal exposed: Elderly women trapped in apartment “hell”

Police expose shocking illegal nursing home where 72-year-old woman kept elderly residents in deplorable conditions,…

3 days ago Greece
Greece hit by record May snowfall: Temperatures drop to -3.2°C

Greece hit by record May snowfall: Temperatures drop to -3.2°C

Greece experiences unprecedented May snowfall with temperatures plummeting to -3.2°C, making it the coldest May…

3 days ago Greece
May Day strikes begin in Athens: Traffic disruptions and rallies

May Day strikes begin in Athens: Traffic disruptions and rallies

Strike protests for May Day have begun in central Athens, with participation from ADEDY, the…

4 days ago Greece

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WORLD

Strait of Hormuz escalation risk: Iran warns “no military solution” as Trump keeps ceasefire status unclear

Strait of Hormuz escalation risk: Iran warns “no military solution” as Trump keeps ceasefire status unclear

Iran warns "no military solution" exists as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, while Trump refuses to confirm if Middle East ceasefire remains in effect.

7 hours ago World

Trump vs Europe: US troop withdrawal from Germany threatens NATO

Trump's clash with European leaders over NATO troop withdrawals from Germany signals a potential shift toward European defense autonomy and…

7 hours ago World

Fuel and energy crisis escalates: Global concerns over Strait of Hormuz tensions

Rising fuel prices and global energy crisis as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, causing airline closures and consumer…

20 hours ago World

Trump tariffs: New message from Berlin – “EU doesn’t want trade escalation but is ready to respond”

EU Finance Minister warns against Trump tariff escalation while signaling readiness to respond. Europe maintains calm but prepares countermeasures amid…

21 hours ago World

Lebanon rejects Israel negotiations until war stops, says Parliament Speaker

Lebanon's Parliament Speaker rejects negotiations with Israel until war ends, as Israeli forces order evacuations and peace talks face major…

21 hours ago World
Strait of Hormuz: Two commercial ships pass through as US destroyers patrol Persian Gulf

Strait of Hormuz: Two commercial ships pass through as US destroyers patrol Persian Gulf

US Navy destroyers patrol Persian Gulf as two American commercial ships successfully navigate Strait of…

22 hours ago World
Spanish MEP’s fury over traditional dish sparks Galicia response

Spanish MEP’s fury over traditional dish sparks Galicia response

Spanish MEP outraged by European Parliament's "fake" Galician octopus dish responds with corrective meal to…

22 hours ago World
US Navy gets “green light” to neutralize Iranian threats in Strait of Hormuz

US Navy gets “green light” to neutralize Iranian threats in Strait of Hormuz

US military authorized to strike Iranian threats in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate. New…

22 hours ago World

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