Greece’s €1.1bn energy investment package takes shape ahead of Thessaloniki Fair
Greece finalizes a €1.1bn energy investment package to be announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair, funded through the EU’s new energy escape clause.
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Major tourism investment boom in the North Aegean islands
Lemnos, Lesbos and Samos are attracting major hotel investments, from a €171M luxury resort to international brands like MGallery by Accor.
Tourism for All 2026: Who Can Apply & Key Deadlines
Greece’s Tourism for All 2026 program offers subsidies of €200–€600. Find out who can apply today and when the platform opens for everyone.
Woman Falls From 5th Floor in Athens: Emergency Response at Michalakopoulou Street
A 53-year-old woman fell from the 5th floor of an Athens apartment building on Michalakopoulou Street, recovered unconscious by firefighters on Friday morning.
Bird Strikes Plane Engine at Thessaloniki Airport, Flight to Germany Cancelled
A flight from Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport to Germany was cancelled after a bird was found lodged in the aircraft’s engine, triggering safety protocols.
Porto Germeno wildfire: Over 100 homes destroyed or severely damaged — support applications now open
Over 100 homes in Porto Germeno destroyed or severely damaged by wildfire. Compensation applications open Monday, August 10.
Athens Airport drug bust: 18kg of cannabis leads police to secret grow lab
Greek police arrested three men after seizing 18kg of hydroponic cannabis at Athens Airport and uncovering a secret cannabis grow lab in Attica.
Tragedy in Serres: Two dead after truck collides with car
Two people died in a deadly truck-car collision on the Drama–Amphipolis highway in Serres, Greece, on Friday morning. Authorities are investigating.
Kypseli murder case: “I feel like a mother to this boy,” says American couple who adopted Afghan suspect
American couple who “adopted” Afghan murder suspect says “I feel like a mother to this boy” after his arrest for the Kypseli suitcase killing.
Strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, felt in Manila (Video)
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Occidental Mindoro in the Philippines, shaking buildings as far as Manila and prompting precautionary evacuations.
Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s new terms, reduced traffic, oil prices rise
Iran demands exclusion of US and Israeli ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices climb and tanker traffic hits record lows.
Thailand school shooting: Student opens fire north of Bangkok
A student opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, Thailand, leaving multiple casualties in a shocking school shooting incident.
WSJ: Putin May Test NATO With a Limited Attack, U.S. Intelligence Warns
U.S. intelligence warns Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO member by 2029, signaling a major shift in threat assessments amid the Ukraine war.
Greece-Cyprus power link: “Nikí” warns deterrence can’t be outsourced
Greece’s “Nikí” party warns the Greece-Cyprus power link deal won’t deter Turkey unless Athens shows real political will and military readiness.
Meridiam joins Great Sea Interconnector in strong vote of confidence for Greece
Greece’s Deputy FM hails Meridiam’s entry into the Great Sea Interconnector as a major confidence boost for Greece’s energy strategy.
Dora Bakoyannis on elections: “The universe has now grasped that this is not an issue”
Greek MP Dora Bakoyannis dismisses snap election rumours, stating the “universe has grasped” no early vote is coming, while spotlighting Crete’s strategic role.
Anthony Fauci Found in Contempt of Congress Over COVID-19 Testimony
A Senate panel voted 8-5 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, refusing to testify on COVID-19.
Iran considers blocking Strait of Hormuz for “hostile” ships — fines up to 20% of cargo
Iran’s parliament considers banning “hostile” ships from the Strait of Hormuz, with fines up to 20% of cargo value targeting US and Israeli vessels.
Man arrested for indecent exposure to minors in Alexandroupoli — second arrest in days
A man was arrested in Alexandroupoli for indecent exposure to minors — just days after being released following an identical prior arrest.
Aristotle Damigos: Emotional farewell ceremony for Greek helicopter liaison killed in Psatha crash
Over 200 mourners gathered to bid farewell to Aristotle Damigos, the Greek helicopter liaison killed in the tragic Psatha mid-air collision.