Christmas 2025: Government rules out “cost of living allowance”
Greece’s government spokesperson rules out emergency Christmas allowance for 2025, citing lack of fiscal room and focus on sustainable economic policies.
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Black Friday 2025: What Greek consumers will buy and trending product categories
Greek consumers show 63% participation in Black Friday 2025, up from 50% in 2024. Tech products and clothing lead demand as shopping habits evolve significantly.
New sickness benefit for freelancers – How to calculate it
Greece introduces new sickness benefit for freelancers and self-employed workers, ending years of unequal coverage and providing financial protection.
Greece plans to raise up to €8 billion from bond markets in 2026
Greece targets €8 billion bond market funding in 2026, maintaining fiscal discipline while continuing debt reduction from its financial crisis recovery.
Greece murder case: Bullet fragment found in burned body of missing Albanian man
Albanian construction worker found dead and burned in Greece with bullet fragment discovered in body, handcuffed in stolen car near Skourta, Boeotia.
Priest drug ring scandal: Explicit messages reveal corruption
Greek priest involved in drug trafficking scandal sent explicit messages offering money and power in exchange for sexual favors, authorities investigate.
Fake priest YouTuber received €200,000 from Greek-Canadian cancer patient
Fake priest YouTuber exploited cancer patient’s faith, receiving €200,000 donation while running drug trafficking operation from his church in Greece.
Vorizia shooting: “Black pickup with tinted windows passed, many people opened fire” – Shocking eyewitness account
Eyewitness describes shocking details of Greek village massacre involving feuding families, providing crucial testimony about deadly shootout in Crete.
Karachalios returns: We planned to announce party with Karystianou on July 24 in Chania
Greek political consultant Nikos Karachalios reveals detailed plans for Maria Karystianou’s political party announcement in Chania, despite her rejection of the proposal.
Venizelos: US LNG deal significant but will be tested in 2030
Former Greek deputy PM Venizelos calls US LNG deal significant but warns it will face real test in 2030, emphasizing need for direct Greek-Turkish dialogue.
Alexis Tsipras on “Ithaca”: “It’s not branding, it’s reload”
Former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras discusses his new book “Ithaca,” describing it as a “reload” not branding, while engaging in both self-criticism and analysis.
Zacharaki: 8,000 substitute teachers to be hired – structural change in education
Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki announces hiring of 8,000 substitute teachers and new digital platform to predict school vacancies by March 2026.
Mitsotakis unveils new hospital in Komotini as “crown jewel” of Greek healthcare
Greek PM Mitsotakis inspects new Stavros Niarchos Foundation hospital in Komotini, calling it one of three “crown jewels” of the national health system.
Pierrakakis: Northern Greece has foundations for growth – We provide incentives for business synergies
Greek Finance Minister announces business incentives for Northern Greece’s handicraft sector, emphasizing regional growth potential and SME support initiatives.
Gerapetritis: “Greece has the means and will to take leading role in Eastern Mediterranean”
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis announces Greece’s readiness to lead Eastern Mediterranean cooperation, emphasizing energy partnerships and diplomatic strength.
Greek minister: 59 out of 104 migrants failed age tests
Greek Migration Minister reveals shocking results: majority of migrants claiming minor status were actually adults in new age verification tests.
New bee species with microscopic “horns” named after Netflix series
Australian scientists discover new bee species with microscopic horns, named Megachile Lucifer after Netflix series, highlighting biodiversity threats in mining regions.
Outgoing BBC director: “We must fight for our journalism”
BBC director-general Tim Davie calls on staff to “fight for journalism” following Trump lawsuit threats and political pressure over controversial documentary.
Istanbul: Erdogan tightens grip on Imamoglu – Prosecutor seeks 2,000-year prison sentence
Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000-year sentence for Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as Erdogan intensifies legal pressure on his political rival.
British influencer faked cancer for followers and donations
British TikTok influencer Brittany Miller admits to faking stage three stomach cancer in 2017 to gain followers and donations, sparking outrage online.