Mitsotakis’ election marathon: rallying the center-right ahead of polls
Greek PM Mitsotakis launches an intense pre-election regional tour to rally the center-right base ahead of spring elections and the Thessaloniki International Fair.
Greek PM Mitsotakis launches an intense pre-election regional tour to rally the center-right base ahead of spring elections and the Thessaloniki International Fair.
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni reaffirms Greece’s zero-tolerance stance on antisemitism, guaranteeing safety for all visitors.
Greece and Iran hold high-level talks on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, pledging open diplomatic channels and urging freedom of navigation for Greek-owned ships.
Katerina Moutsatsos pushes back at Hope for Democracy leader Maria Karystianou, defending her cultural policy work after departing the Greek opposition party.
The bitter rivalry between Tsipras and Androulakis is heating up ahead of Greek elections, with PASOK launching a full-frontal attack on the SYRIZA leader.
A volunteer firefighter recounts the terrifying Siviri wildfire in Chalkidiki, calling it “the worst night of my life” as flames engulfed the area.
The Mecca Agreement — Turkey, Saudi Arabia & Pakistan’s new defense pact — is reshaping Middle Eastern alliances, and Athens is responding with a clear warning to Riyadh.
Elon Musk pledges at least $100M to help Republicans keep Congress, as he and Trump quietly rebuild their once-fractured alliance ahead of the midterms.
Russia rejects a Black Sea ceasefire as Lavrov vows to intensify strikes. A mother and her 9-year-old son are killed in a drone attack on Sumy.
A Greater Anglia train derailed near Wickford, Essex — the second UK derailment in 24 hours. Police report no injuries in the latest incident.
Prichard Colón, the Puerto Rican boxing prodigy, has died at 33, eleven years after a brain injury sustained in a 2015 bout ended his career.
Greece’s Coast Guard lifts the sailing ban at Rafina and Lavrio ports, with ferry companies adding extra routes for the Assumption holiday weekend.
Greece issues wildfire alert for Assumption Day with 10 regions at very high risk as gale-force winds and ferry disruptions grip the country.
A truck crashed into three stationary cars near the Aktio underwater tunnel in Preveza, injuring eight people including two children.
Greek tax authority AADE shuts down restaurants, rental properties, and mini markets in Santorini and Naxos for tax evasion this August.
Greece faces growing labor shortages as mass retirements shrink the workforce, with 52,000+ vacancies across tourism, healthcare, and retail in 2026.
Athens’ Varvakios Market sees a last-minute rush ahead of Assumption Day, with lamb, pork, chicken, and beef prices varying widely this August 15.
Greece’s tax authority is conducting sweeping audits of tourist businesses this August 15th, targeting restaurants, beach bars, and short-term rentals for tax evasion.
Iran’s military dismisses Trump’s Strait of Hormuz control claims as “lies,” insisting the waterway remains firmly under Islamic Republic authority.
Ukraine proposed a Black Sea ceasefire on civilian targets via a third country, but Russia has yet to respond, Reuters reports amid rising food price concerns.