Greek Hotels Hit 86.2% Occupancy in August with €189 Average Room Rate
Greek hotels recorded 86.2% occupancy in August 2026, with the average double room rate holding at €189, according to ITEP’s latest tourism data.
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CNN: US plans MOAB strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities
CNN reports the US military has drafted plans to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities using the MOAB — the largest non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal.
Large tree falls near Greek Prime Minister’s office on Irodou Attikou
A large mulberry tree fell near Greece’s Maximos Mansion on Irodou Attikou, prompting road closures and emergency response teams at dawn.
SYRIZA Crisis: Wave of Resignations Expected After October 20
SYRIZA faces a wave of MP resignations after October 20, as a controversial party video and overtures toward PASOK deepen Greece’s left-wing political crisis.
Crete-Cyprus cable: Will Turkey send a warship when laying begins?
Greece pushes ahead with the Crete-Cyprus Great Sea Interconnector as experts warn Turkey could send a warship to block cable-laying in disputed waters.
Heating oil season kicks off at €1.55/liter as heating allowance rises 30%
Greece’s heating oil season launches at €1.55/liter today, as the 2026–27 heating allowance rises 30% — up to €1,560 for eligible households.
Mitsotakis at EU Summit: Pushing for fiscal flexibility on energy costs
Greek PM Mitsotakis heads to the EU Summit pushing for emergency fiscal flexibility on energy costs, reindustrialization, and shipping decarbonization reform.
Stournaras: Institutional reforms key to Greece’s ‘A’ credit rating before 2030
Bank of Greece Governor Stournaras calls for institutional reforms to secure an ‘A’ credit rating for Greece before 2030, citing judicial and fiscal progress.
Evangelos Mytilineos: Energy security means “investing in infrastructure to harness our own energy resources”
Metlen chairman Evangelos Mytilineos calls for bold infrastructure investment to achieve true energy security and reduce Europe’s dependence on volatile global markets.
NATO Corruption Scandal: Fake Invoices and Bribery in Ship Support Contracts
Five arrested in Norway as NATO fraud probe exposes fake invoices and bribery scheme worth over €1 million across Europe.
Albania: Ministry of Education set on fire in Tirana amid violent student protests (Video)
Violent student protests erupt in Tirana as Albania’s Ministry of Education is set on fire. At least 20 detained, banks torched amid clashes with police.
Zelensky says he felt “betrayed” by Trump over Ukraine stance
Zelensky says he felt “betrayed” by Trump over Ukraine policy, citing painful leadership remarks and the Russia diesel sanctions deal in a candid interview.
Marco Rubio: Greek heritage inspired America’s spirit of exploration
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shares an Acropolis-backdrop video, linking ancient Greek heritage to the American spirit of exploration.
Fuel & Heating Oil Subsidies in Greece 2026-27: Prices, Discounts & Heating Allowance Explained
Greece cuts heating oil to €1.55/litre and raises the heating allowance by 30% for 2026-27. Here’s what households save with real examples.
Kolydas: New weather system approaching Greece — which regions will be affected?
Greek meteorologist Kolydas warns of a new weather system hitting Greece this week, with rainfall forecast for eastern and northern regions — but no extreme weather expected.
Rhodes storm tragedy: Man swept to sea by flash flood in his final moments
A 62-year-old security guard was swept to his death by a flash flood in Rhodes during a devastating storm, with eyewitnesses recounting his final moments.
Crete-Cyprus Power Link: Cable-Laying Works Resume
Cable-laying operations for the Crete-Cyprus Great Sea Interconnector are set to resume after a new work permit is filed for vessel ABEILLE MARENGO.
EU Summit: Mitsotakis to push for energy price cuts and household relief
Greek PM Mitsotakis heads to the EU Summit pushing for energy price relief, household support, and red lines on the EU budget and CAP.
DEPA Emporias: Plan to boost company with 34% DESFA stake
Greece plans to transfer its 34% DESFA stake to state-owned DEPA Emporias, boosting the energy firm’s assets and market role under new draft legislation.
TERNA & AVAX Bid for Cyprus LNG Terminal at Vassiliko
Greece’s TERNA and AVAX join six global firms competing for Cyprus’s €180M Vassiliko LNG terminal contract, with award expected by summer 2027.