Workers march for Labor Day in Patras: Strong turnout from unions
Workers and trade unions in Patras held a strong Labor Day march demanding collective bargaining rights and social welfare amid rising living costs.
Greece
Middle and high school exams: When internal assessments begin
Students prepare for internal school examinations as the Ministry of Education releases the complete schedule for middle and high school assessment periods.
89-year-old gunman jailed for shooting spree at social security office
89-year-old gunman jailed after shooting five employees at Greek social security office and courthouse in pension dispute. Defendant claims no intent to harm.
Weather: Temperature “plunge” and rain on May Day – Winter break
Greece braces for dramatic weather change on May Day with temperature drops and winter-like conditions returning across most regions this weekend.
May full moon: When the “Flower Moon” arrives and viewing times in Greece
The “Flower Moon” illuminates Greece’s sky on May Day at 8:23 PM, marking spring’s peak bloom. May features a rare “Blue Moon” on the 31st – two full moons in one month.
89-year-old faces serial attempted murder charges over armed attacks
89-year-old Greek pensioner faces multiple charges including serial attempted murder after armed attacks on social security office and courthouse over pension dispute.
89-year-old faces felony charges for shooting spree at Greek court
89-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after shooting five people at Greek social security office and courthouse in Athens rampage.
89-year-old gunman had pension obsession – found open doors
89-year-old gunman obsessed with Greek pension claim despite receiving high foreign pensions attacked government offices, exposing serious security failures.
Greece paralyzed on May Day: 24-hour strikes hit trains and metro
Greece faces major disruptions on May Day with 24-hour strikes affecting trains, metro, and ferries. Transportation paralyzed nationwide.
Kalamata: Murder weapon found in 44-year-old’s death case
Police investigate murder or suicide after 44-year-old found dead in Greek stable. Weapon belongs to property owner as authorities examine all possibilities.
Mother faces criminal charges after 5-year-old throws objects from balcony
Mother faces criminal charges after leaving 5-year-old alone who threw objects from 6th floor balcony in Thessaloniki. Police rescued child safely.
89-year-old gunman gets Thursday deadline after Athens shootings
89-year-old gunman charged with multiple felonies after shooting incidents at Athens government offices and court, injuring five people.