US near-miss between passenger jet and B-52 bomber shocks pilot
Delta passenger jet narrowly avoids mid-air collision with US Air Force B-52 bomber over North Dakota after pilot makes aggressive evasive maneuver.
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Corriere della Sera: Why Greece and Portugal outperform Italy, Germany and France economically
Major Italian newspaper analyzes why former “weak links” Greece and Portugal now outperform economic powerhouses Italy, Germany and France in growth and debt management.
Civil protection volunteer cards now available through gov.gr
Civil protection volunteers can now apply for digital volunteer cards through gov.gr, streamlining the process and reducing bureaucracy with secure verification.
Agia Paraskevi murder: Twin children caught in custody battle
Twin children left in legal limbo after their father’s murder in Greece, as custody battle unfolds between detained mother and victim’s brother abroad.
Wild chase in Rhodes: 49-year-old cocaine dealer rams patrol car
Greek police arrest 49-year-old cocaine dealer in Rhodes after dramatic chase where suspect rammed patrol car and violently resisted arrest.
Young foreign national arrested for arson spree in Athens center
Foreign national arrested for setting 8 fires targeting cars and garbage bins across central Athens. Motives remain unclear as investigation continues.
Pierrakakis announces banking fee cuts: Immediate intervention with caps and rules
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis announces immediate banking fee reductions including ATM charge caps and free withdrawals to protect consumers and boost banking system trust.
Emergency heatwave measures: New rules for delivery workers Tuesday
Greece issues emergency heatwave measures for Tuesday including mandatory work breaks for delivery workers and outdoor staff from 12-5 PM in high-risk areas.
Greek farm subsidies fraud: 13 defendants guilty, sentenced to prison
Athens court convicts 13 defendants in agricultural subsidies fraud case, imposing prison sentences from 6 to 40 months for illegal benefits exceeding €440,000.
Greek Parliament votes Thursday on banking fee reforms
Greek Parliament to vote Thursday on major banking fee reforms that will eliminate ATM charges and reduce banking costs for consumers across the country.
Italy: Tourists steal 5kg lobster from restaurant, fight erupts
Tourists steal 5kg lobster from Italian restaurant, sparking violent brawl with owner and bystanders. The crustacean survived and was released back to sea.
Civil Protection: How to handle extreme heat wave until Saturday
Civil Protection issues urgent heat wave warnings as extreme temperatures hit Greece through Saturday. Essential safety tips and protective measures revealed.
Acropolis “drowns” in tourists defying 35°C heatwave – Photos
Hundreds of tourists flocked to Athens’ Acropolis despite 35°C temperatures. A six-day heatwave begins with temperatures reaching 45°C across Greece.
Dimitris Maredis: I am innocent and will prove it, those who know me understand my journalism ethics
Greek journalist Dimitris Maredis convicted of extortion maintains innocence, appeals sentence claiming he was trapped by politician he considered family.
Back payments up to €3,500 for 395,000 Greek pensioners
Greek pensioners to receive back payments up to €3,500 with interest following court victories over pension cuts and calculation errors in fast-track procedures.
Cruise passenger tax takes effect today – Fees by destination
Greece implements new cruise passenger tax starting today: 20 euros for Mykonos and Santorini, 5 euros for other ports. Expected to generate over 50 million euros annually.
Tax returns deadline expires tonight – Payment dates and options
Tax return deadline expires tonight at midnight. Taxpayers with debit notices must pay additional income tax by July 31st with various payment options available.
“Spiti mou 3” program launches with €1 billion and 10,000 homes
Greece launches €1 billion “My Home 3” housing program targeting 10,000 new homes with Recovery Fund support and bank participation for young families.
Greece’s migration minister tells Daily Mail: “We’re no longer a hotel”
Greece’s migration minister delivers tough message to migrants in Daily Mail interview: “We’re no longer a hotel – expect prison or deportation, not asylum.”
FT: Greece leads efforts to bring skilled workers back from Europe and US
Greece launches major initiative to bring back skilled workers who left during the economic crisis, with Labor Minister leading recruitment tours across Europe and the US.