Coffee Island expands to Paris this November – 65 stores abroad
Greek coffee chain Coffee Island expands internationally with new Paris store opening in November, plus locations in Toronto, Bucharest, and Jordan.
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CVC acquires 20% stake in global education group ISP
CVC private equity firm acquires 20% stake in International Schools Partnership, marking major expansion into global education market with Greek acquisitions.
California helicopter crash: Medical chopper goes down, three critically injured
Medical helicopter crashes on California highway leaving three crew members critically injured. Emergency responders and civilians worked together to rescue trapped victims.
Putin turns 73: From St. Petersburg Opera to organ transplants
Vladimir Putin celebrates his 73rd birthday amid diplomatic isolation, discussing immortality through organ transplants with Xi Jinping in rare hot-mic moment.
Istanbul mayor attacks Erdogan from prison: “Turkey faces coup against democracy”
Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu launches scathing attack on Erdogan from prison, calling the situation a “coup against democracy” in powerful Le Monde op-ed.
French PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 26 days in office
French PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 26 days, deepening France’s political crisis and sparking market turmoil across Europe.
Political storm erupts between PASOK and New Democracy over OPEKEPE
Political storm erupts between PASOK and New Democracy over Nikos Bounakis’s involvement in OPEKEPE scandal, creating internal party crisis and demands for explanations.
Mitsotakis: Enhancing city resilience and civil protection through government-municipality cooperation
Greek PM Mitsotakis leads meeting on strengthening city resilience and civil protection through enhanced government-municipality cooperation and new risk mapping tools.
Greece submits budget draft with €1.7bn support measures
Greece submits €1.7bn budget draft featuring tax cuts, pension increases, and rent rebates while projecting 2.4% growth amid global uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
Parental leave allowance: Beneficiaries, requirements and application process
Essential guide to parental leave allowance in Greece: eligibility, requirements, application process, and payment details for working parents.
Heating allowance: When platform opens and eligibility criteria
Greece’s heating allowance platform opens in November 2025. Learn income limits, eligible fuels, and payment schedules for winter energy support.
IRIS QR payments mandatory from November 1st: How it affects shops
New IRIS QR payment system becomes mandatory for all Greek stores from November 1st, 2025. Learn how this digital transformation affects businesses and consumers.
Greece credit rating upgraded to “BBB” by Japanese agency R&I
Greece receives BBB credit rating upgrade from Japanese agency R&I, reflecting strong economic growth, fiscal stability, and banking improvements.
Major changes coming to insurance fund benefits in 2026
Greece introduces major insurance fund reforms in 2026, unifying benefits and increasing pregnancy allowances while standardizing funeral expenses across all funds.
Greek debt drops to lowest level since 2009 – Historic decline post-bailout era
Greece’s public debt falls to lowest level since 2009, marking historic recovery from bailout era with debt-to-GDP ratio dropping to 145.4% in 2025.
Personal ID countdown: What to do before November 5 to avoid blocks
Greek citizens have until November 5 to activate their new Personal Number or face blocks in government transactions. Learn the simple steps to avoid delays.
Volos tragedy: Man chokes to death while eating – shocking details
Tragic choking incident at Volos beach leaves middle-aged man dead after cardiac arrest during meal, shocking local community with sudden loss.
Athens hit-and-run: Driver without license kills e-scooter rider
Athens police arrest 46-year-old motorcycle driver who killed e-scooter rider in hit-and-run. Driver had suspended license due to helmet violation.
Sheep pox outbreak: Urgent investigation into biosafety measures
Greece faces agricultural crisis as sheep pox cases surge among livestock, prompting urgent investigation into biosafety compliance and potential lockdown.
Shocking animal cruelty in Greece: Dog shot dozens of times
A dog was shot dozens of times by unknown attackers in Greece, with veterinarians finding 60-70 pellets in its body in this shocking animal cruelty case.