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SYRIZA in turmoil: 73 signatures and the plan for the next elections

June 29, 2026 | Politics
SYRIZA faces internal crisis as 73 signatures force a Central Committee showdown, with Famellos under pressure and the party's electoral future hanging in the balance.

Tsipras launches campaign with “New Democracy” pledge and bold reform promises

June 29, 2026 | Politics
Tsipras unveils bold campaign platform: free public transport, cheaper energy, housing rights, education reform, and a "moral revolution" for Greece.

Mitsotakis shifts focus to economy with supermarket price summit and new regional tours

June 29, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis convenes a supermarket price summit at Maximos Mansion while New Democracy shifts political focus to the economy ahead of elections.

Mitsotakis: “We choose comparison over conflict — 9 in 10 pledges delivered”

June 28, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis reviews seven years in office, claiming 9 in 10 campaign pledges delivered as Greece looks ahead to 2030.

SYRIZA opens door to PASOK after Tsipras’ rejection

June 27, 2026 | Politics
SYRIZA signals a major political shift, hinting at electoral cooperation with PASOK after Tsipras firmly ruled out any party alliances.

Qatargate: From Brussels to Athens — the Abramopoulou case explained

June 27, 2026 | Politics
The Qatargate scandal moves from Brussels to Athens as Greece's Parliament weighs lifting Avramopoulos's immunity over corruption charges.

GPO Poll: New Democracy rises to 29.4% as ELAS gains ground

June 27, 2026 | Politics
New GPO poll shows New Democracy climbing to 29.4% as ELAS surges, while PASOK and Elpida continue to lose ground in Greece.

Mitsotakis’ dual strategy ahead of Thessaloniki fair: Fighting inflation and grassroots outreach

June 27, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis doubles down on cost of living crisis ahead of Thessaloniki fair with industry talks, tax cuts, and nationwide outreach tours.

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Apostles Peter and Paul: Two different lives, one faith (Video)

Apostles Peter and Paul: Two different lives, one faith (Video)

On the occasion of today's Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the two Chief Apostles come to life through the power of Artificial Intelligence in…

2 hours ago Greece

4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Laconia, felt across Peloponnese

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Laconia, Greece in the early hours of Monday, felt in Leonidio and across the Peloponnese…

5 hours ago Greece

Greek bishops get 95% pay raise: “We’re comparing unequal things”

Greece's government raises bishops' salaries by up to 95%, sparking fierce debate. The Metropolitan of Messenia defends the move, calling…

20 hours ago Greece

Wildfire in Boeotia: New blaze in Petra triggers 112 evacuation alert toward Livadeia

A wildfire erupted in Petra, Boeotia on Saturday, prompting an emergency 112 evacuation alert urging residents to head toward Livadeia…

2 days ago Greece

Woman dies after shooting incident at Heraklion firing range

A 43-year-old woman has died after suffering a gunshot wound at a shooting range in Heraklion, Crete, following two cardiac…

2 days ago Greece
Strong winds wreak havoc in Athens: Fallen trees, trapped driver, wall collapse in Pangrati

Strong winds wreak havoc in Athens: Fallen trees, trapped driver, wall collapse in Pangrati

Powerful winds battered Athens on Saturday, causing wall collapses, fallen trees, a trapped driver, and…

2 days ago Greece
Mykonos drug ring: Pink cocaine, luxury villas, and €700,000 in profits

Mykonos drug ring: Pink cocaine, luxury villas, and €700,000 in profits

A Mykonos drug ring hid pink cocaine in luxury villas and used Mercedes VIP vans…

2 days ago Greece
Ship runs aground in Milos: Cleared to continue voyage to Chania

Ship runs aground in Milos: Cleared to continue voyage to Chania

A Greek ferry carrying 1,246 passengers ran aground near Milos after a blackout. All inspections…

2 days ago Greece

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WORLD

Greek Americans Push Back Against Trump’s Turkey Arms Deal

Greek Americans Push Back Against Trump’s Turkey Arms Deal

Greek Americans are pressuring the White House to block arms sales to Turkey, warning that equipping Ankara threatens stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.

6 hours ago World

France plane crash: Aircraft carrying skydivers goes down near Nancy

A small plane carrying a group of skydivers crashed on a road in Tomblaine, northeastern France, with authorities reporting possible…

20 hours ago World

Strait of Hormuz Under Iran Control for 30 Days, Warns Araghchi

Iran's FM Araghchi warns the Strait of Hormuz will stay under Iranian control for 30 days, cautioning any interference will…

20 hours ago World

Europe Heatwave 2026: Traffic Lights Melt in Germany and Italy as Temperatures Soar

Europe's deadly 2026 heatwave melts traffic lights in Germany and Italy, buckles roads, and overwhelms power grids as temperatures hit…

20 hours ago World

Venezuela earthquake: 11-year-old boy rescued alive after 70 hours in rubble

An 11-year-old boy named Moisés was pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Venezuela after 70 hours, in a rescue that…

20 hours ago World
US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Trump Threatens Total Destruction

US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Trump Threatens Total Destruction

The US and Iran trade fresh strikes as Trump threatens total annihilation, while the IRGC…

20 hours ago World
Trump and Vance Leave Door Open for Turkey’s F-35 Return

Trump and Vance Leave Door Open for Turkey’s F-35 Return

Trump and Vance signal Turkey could rejoin the F-35 program ahead of the NATO Summit,…

20 hours ago World
Strait of Hormuz under fire: Another tanker hit as threat level rises

Strait of Hormuz under fire: Another tanker hit as threat level rises

A tanker is struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, the US, and Bahrain…

2 days ago World

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