Scotland mother guilty of killing 3-month-old baby with hairdryer heat
A Scottish mother was found guilty of murdering her 3-month-old daughter using heat from a hairdryer, in a shocking case that has horrified the nation.
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Tax returns: Last chance to correct errors before AADE audit — penalties up to 50%
Greek tax authority AADE launches digital audits after July 24 deadline — taxpayers face penalties up to 50% for inaccurate filings.
SYRIZA in Crisis: Douro Heads Parliamentary Group as Party Implodes
SYRIZA is fracturing as mass MP resignations hollow out the party. Rena Douro is set to lead what remains, while a first direct attack on Tsipras signals a bitter new chapter.
Piraeus tragedy: the silent danger of carbon monoxide in parking garages
A young couple found dead in a Piraeus parking garage reignites urgent warnings about carbon monoxide — the silent, invisible killer lurking in enclosed spaces.
Sinai Archbishop: “I hope for developments by end of summer”
Archbishop Symeon tells parapolitika.gr he expects a breakthrough on the Sinai Monastery dispute with Egypt before the end of summer 2025.
Rents Out of Control: What Citizens Say About the Housing Crisis
Greek citizens sound off on the housing crisis as rents spiral out of control. A new survey reveals 92.5% view the situation as serious and most blame Airbnb and foreign buyers.
OPEKEPE Subsidies Scandal: MPs Face Trial Before November Deadline
Four New Democracy MPs face trial over illegal EU subsidies as EPPO pushes for a court date no later than November under Greece’s fast-track rules.
Reuters: Houthis on standby to close Red Sea on Iran’s signal
Iran signals Houthis to close the Red Sea if the U.S. strikes its energy infrastructure, threatening global oil supply routes and sparking fears of a wider conflict.
Canada Wildfire Crisis: 800+ Fires Rage as Toxic Smoke Chokes Cities
Over 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, choking cities with toxic smoke that has spread deep into the northern United States, triggering air quality emergencies.
US Strikes Iran for Fifth Night: White House Says Deal Still Possible
The US launches a fifth night of strikes on southern Iran as the White House signals diplomacy is still alive and Tehran vows to hold firm on the Strait of Hormuz.
Nightmare flight in Chile: Passengers film plane battered by 107 km/h winds
A Chile flight was forced to turn back to Santiago after 107 km/h winds made landing impossible, with passengers capturing the terrifying turbulence on video.
Dendias in Sydney: Cyprus key to Greece-Turkey relations, Eastern Mediterranean a “double-edged sword”
Greek Defence Minister Dendias speaks in Sydney on Cyprus, NATO, Russia, and the Eastern Mediterranean’s role as both opportunity and threat.
OPEKEPE scandal: Greek government accuses EU prosecutor of playing politics
Greece’s ruling party fires back at the EU’s top prosecutor, accusing the EPPO of playing politics after nine officials were cleared in the OPEKEPE scandal.
Mitsotakis eyes third term: centrists beat populism through results
Greek PM Mitsotakis signals confidence ahead of elections, claiming centrist governance and a 41% minimum wage hike give his party strong third-term prospects.
Bakoyannis vs. Doukas: “Dirt and garbage are not a narrative — they are daily life for Athenians” (Video)
Athens opposition leader Bakoyannis blasts Mayor Doukas over the city’s worsening garbage crisis, calling it the daily reality of Athenians.
Marfin Bank Attack: The Deadly Firebombing That Killed Three in Athens
New footage captures the moment hooded attackers firebombed Athens’ Marfin Bank on May 5, 2010, killing three people during a massive austerity protest.
Greece takes command of EU Operation Aspides in the Red Sea
Greece takes command of EU Operation Aspides in the Red Sea as Rear Admiral Gryparis assumes leadership, now holding both naval and land command roles.
Athens Metro Line 4: Independent experts to inspect cracked buildings in Kypseli
Independent experts will inspect cracked buildings in Athens’ Kypseli district as Metro Line 4 tunneling prepares to resume following structural damage concerns.
Thessaloniki Firebomb Attack: 25-Year-Old Arrested in Afroditi Nestora Case
A 25-year-old electrician has been arrested as the fourth suspect in the deadly firebomb attack on the Thessaloniki home of Afroditi Nestora.
Three wildfires contained in Greece with drones playing key role
Three wildfires in Rodopi, Aspropyrgos, and Kilkis were swiftly contained by Greek firefighters, with drones providing crucial real-time thermal imaging support.