Wildfires in Greece: PM Mitsotakis Briefed at Civil Protection HQ
Greek PM Mitsotakis visited Civil Protection HQ for an urgent briefing on major wildfire fronts raging across Greece amid powerful winds.
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PASOK attacks ELAS party finances: “Tsipras is rebranding hand-in-hand with special interests”
PASOK escalates its attack on ELAS party finances, accusing Tsipras of rebranding while evading transparency over controversial funding sources.
Konstantopoulou: “We Are Being Persecuted” — Mitsotakis and Tsipras Collude Against the Opposition
On Friday morning (31/07), Zoe Konstantopoulou expressed her view that Plefsi Eleftherias (Course of Freedom) is “experiencing a fierce attempt to record a decline,” accusing the government of trying to “eliminate” the party. “I don’t…
Greek Parliament votes to extend life sentence minimum to 30 years
Greece’s Parliament votes to raise the minimum time served for multiple life sentences to 30 years before parole eligibility, in a landmark Justice Ministry reform.
Karystianou tours Crete: Meetings with local authorities in Heraklion and Rethymno
Maria Karystianou tours Crete on a two-day visit, meeting local leaders in Heraklion and Rethymno to address regional issues.
Adonis Georgiadis’ hi-tech glasses spark heated parliamentary clash
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis defends his hi-tech smart glasses in parliament, clashing with opposition MPs in a heated exchange.
Ceuta migrant crisis: Greek minister warns smuggling networks exploit border gaps
Greece’s migration minister slams Ceuta crisis, warning that smuggling networks exploit policy gaps and that open borders are “a crime, not humanitarianism.”
Greece’s Water Crisis: New National Strategy to Stop 50% Water Loss
Greece’s environment minister pushes bold water management reform, warning the country loses up to 50% of its water under a broken, fragmented system.
Mitsotakis raises tax-free tip limit to €6,000 for digital payments
Greece raises the tax-free tip limit to €6,000 for digital payments, with retroactive effect from January 1, 2026, benefiting seasonal workers too.
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 X, with some users even raising concerns about surveillance —…