Paschal Donohoe resigns as Ireland’s finance minister to become World Bank CEO
Irish finance minister Paschal Donohoe resigns from government and Eurogroup presidency to become CEO of the World Bank in Washington.
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Christmas shopping hours 2025: When holiday store schedules begin
Athens retailers announce Christmas 2025 holiday shopping hours with extended weekday schedules and four special Sunday openings for holiday shoppers.
Newborn baby found alive in toilet tank in Thailand office building
Shocking discovery in Bangkok as cleaning woman finds newborn baby girl alive in office building toilet tank. Police launch investigation to find mother.
Alert in Moscow: Russia shoots down drones before reaching capital
Russian air defense shoots down Ukrainian drones approaching Moscow, forcing Vnukovo Airport closure as explosions light up the sky over the capital.
BBC shock: Contestant collapses during quiz show (Video)
BBC University Challenge contestant Keung collapsed during live quiz show, sparking viral social media reactions mixing concern and humor before his team won.
Mitsotakis at Reimagine Tourism: “I want to make Greece the world’s No1 destination for quality”
Greek PM Mitsotakis outlines ambitious plan to make Greece the world’s top quality tourist destination, while addressing ongoing Parthenon Marbles dispute with UK.
Fake casino investors scam: Gang leader and deputy remanded
Rogue police officer and businessman remanded in custody for running elaborate fake casino investment scam that defrauded victims of hundreds of thousands of euros.
Evangelos Marinakis Calls for Urgent Action on “Dark Fleet” Threat at Hong Kong Maritime Week
In a wide-ranging interview with Nicholas Bornozis at the Capital Link Forum during Hong Kong Maritime Week, Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis, Chairman and Founder of Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. warned of the growing environmental…
Athens road rage murder: 29-year-old confesses to killing driver
29-year-old confesses to Athens road rage murder, admitting he killed 58-year-old driver for blocking his way. Security footage reveals deadly chase.
IRIS payments in stores: How transactions will work from December 1
Greece introduces mandatory IRIS payments in retail stores from December 1, 2025, revolutionizing electronic transactions and enhancing tax transparency nationwide.
Athens motorcyclist caught doing 205 km/h without license arrested
Greek police arrest 30-year-old motorcyclist for driving 205 km/h in 60 km/h zone without valid license on Marathon Avenue near Athens.
Euronext reaches 73% acceptance in Athens Stock Exchange takeover bid
Euronext’s takeover bid for Athens Stock Exchange achieves 73% acceptance rate, exceeding expectations and paving the way for integration into Europe’s largest exchange.
Public transforms Black Friday into Merry Friday with hot deals
Public Greece launches Merry Friday campaign, transforming Black Friday into early Christmas shopping with hot deals on tech, gadgets and home appliances.
Women’s entrepreneurship: Breaking the career-family puzzle
President of Hellenic Association of Women Entrepreneurs reveals how new generation women are breaking barriers and redefining the career-family balance puzzle.
Souvlaki becomes luxury food: Wraps reach €5 as prices soar
Greece’s beloved souvlaki becomes luxury food as wraps hit €5, forcing families to spend over €40 for dining out amid soaring inflation costs.
Emergency support for farmers who lost animals due to smallpox
Greek PM announces emergency financial support for livestock farmers affected by sheep and goat smallpox outbreak that has killed over 400,000 animals since August.
Bakeries in crisis: Bread prices double as costs soar nationwide
Bread prices have doubled since 2020 as Greek bakeries face unprecedented energy costs, forcing 1,500 closures nationwide in three years.
OPEKEPE begins 2024 organic farming payments to beneficiaries
OPEKEPE begins 2024 organic farming payments, disbursing over 14.6 million euros to 26,350 Greek farmers after completing required application controls.
Vorizia massacre: Brother of victim surrenders to police
Brother of Vorizia massacre victim surrenders to police as investigations continue into the deadly family feud that left two dead and four wounded in Crete.
Neos Kosmos: Forensic results awaited for 58-year-old driver’s death
Police await forensic results to determine if 58-year-old driver died from cardiac arrest or beating after traffic altercation in Athens neighborhood.