Greece wins approval for defense spending escape clause
Greece secures EU approval for defense spending escape clause, gaining €500 million in additional fiscal space for 2026 military investments and border protection.
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Agia Paraskevi murder: Ex-wife’s partner questioned in Polish professor case
Polish professor murdered in Greece: Police question ex-wife’s partner as investigation reveals professional hit with possible underworld connections.
Heatwave: New warnings amid high temperatures
Greece faces one of summer’s hottest periods as meteorologist Kolydas warns of temperatures reaching 42°C, with dangerous fire weather conditions expected.
Mitsotakis: Faster disciplinary justice in public sector coming
Greek PM announces major public sector reform: disciplinary justice procedures to be accelerated, evaluation refusal becomes offense, new central council established.
Italy airport tragedy: Man killed by aircraft engine in Bergamo
Fatal accident at Bergamo airport as man dies after being sucked into aircraft engine during taxiing operations, temporarily shutting down Italian airport.
Turkey purchases two more drilling ships, media reports
Turkey’s state oil company TPAO purchases two Norwegian drilling ships for $245 million each, with one destined for Libya operations and another for Turkey’s coast.
Macron in London: “One in, one out” proposal on table for migration
Macron visits London for first European state visit since Brexit, with Starmer proposing “one in, one out” migration deal to tackle Channel boat crossings.
Trump proposes 10% base tariff on EU with exemptions for sensitive sectors
Trump administration proposes 10% base tariff on EU products with exemptions for aircraft and alcohol, extending trade negotiations until August 1st.
Two Dead on Greek-Owned Ship in the Red Sea – Houthi Rebels Blamed
Two fatalities confirmed aboard Greek-owned vessel in Red Sea as authorities verify identities of victims in latest maritime incident.
Lafazanis calls Pavlopoulos “great mythomaniac” seeking publicity
Former SYRIZA minister Lafazanis responds to Pavlopoulos’ claims about 2015 Putin phone call, calling the former president a “great mythomaniac” seeking publicity.
Tempe: New Democracy votes “no” on lifting immunity of 14 MPs
New Democracy votes against lifting parliamentary immunity for 14 MPs sued over Tempe train disaster investigation committee role.
Mitsotakis reflects on 6 years as prime minister: I accept responsibility, will keep fighting for better
Greek PM Mitsotakis marks 6 years in office with TikTok video, highlighting economic progress and promising continued reforms despite challenges.
Kyriaki Griba trial: Shocking testimonies reveal fatal reconciliation
Shocking testimonies reveal the gradual isolation and psychological breakdown of murder victim Kyriaki Griba in a relationship of absolute control and dependency.
Athens extreme heat wave: Thermal cameras record 100°C on rooftops
Athens faces extreme heat with thermal cameras recording 100°C on rooftops and 70°C on pavement as Greece battles dangerous heat wave conditions.
Supreme Court tragedy: Turkish prisoner takes own life in courtroom
Turkish prisoner takes own life in Supreme Court courtroom after extradition request denied, sparking investigation into accountability measures.
Greece creates over 400 subsidized jobs in post-coal transition areas
Greece’s Public Employment Service creates 419 subsidized jobs in coal transition areas, part of €10.7M program supporting 1,000 new positions in Western Macedonia.
Athens airport traffic up 7.6% in first half of 2025
Athens airport sees 7.6% passenger growth in first half of 2025, reaching 15.07 million travelers as both domestic and international traffic surge.
Money laundering crisis: 930 cases of “black” money under investigation in Greece
Greece faces a money laundering crisis with 930 cases of “black” money under investigation, revealing extensive tax evasion and financial crimes.
OPEKEPE scandal: Who’s in the crosshairs of European prosecutors
European prosecutors investigate complex OPEKEPE subsidy fraud scandal involving former Greek ministers and officials in agricultural development scheme.
Irini Mourtzoukou to be transferred to Patras Wednesday
Greek mother Irini Mourtzoukou to be transferred to Patras Wednesday for court appearance. Her lawyer declares her innocence in infant death case.