Greece child benefit: 30% increase could add up to €1,008 per year
Greece is weighing a 30% child benefit hike backed by an OECD study, potentially adding up to €1,008 per year for eligible families.
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Greek retirees: 3+1 new benefits announced at Thessaloniki International Fair
Greece announces 4 new pension benefits at Thessaloniki Fair, including increases up to €400 for 1.75 million retirees starting October.
Parents and kids sit together free: Europe’s big airline rule change
Europe’s new airline rules ban family seating fees, mandate fare transparency, and protect passenger compensation rights starting now.
PPC Group inspects Greece’s new FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy
Naval Group Hellas and PPC Inspectra sign a landmark deal to support maintenance of Greece’s new FDI frigates in the Eastern Mediterranean.
US approves Switchblade 300 Block 20 kamikaze drone sale to Greece
The US has approved the sale of Switchblade 300 Block 20 kamikaze drones to Greece, marking a major boost to Hellenic Armed Forces capabilities.
AKTOR share capital increase: book opens early next week
AKTOR’s CEO signals the share capital increase book opens Monday or Tuesday, with investor demand already strong and the deal potentially exceeding €650M.
Greek Banks Donate €100M to Renovate 240 Schools Across Greece
Greek banks donate €100M to renovate 240 schools nationwide, benefiting over 150,000 students as part of a €400M CSR initiative.
“Save Energy” Program: New deadline extended to November 2026
Greece extends its “Save Energy” home upgrade program deadline to November 2026, offering subsidies of up to 80% for thousands of eligible households.
Greece launches startup funding program with 30% overcommitment option
Greece’s “Start Entrepreneurially” program allows 30% budget overcommitment after 2,815 applications worth €62M were submitted by young entrepreneurs.
Greece’s energy corridors strategy: sustainability and storage are national priorities
Greece’s energy minister outlines bold plans for energy corridors, storage investment, and regional cooperation at the Energy Corridors Summit 2026 in Athens.
Halkidiki crash: Tanker driver released after fatal collision kills Moldovan family
A tanker driver is released as police investigate a head-on crash in Halkidiki that killed a Moldovan couple and their infant, leaving their 7-year-old in the ICU.
OPEKEPE Scandal: 4 MPs Prosecuted, 9 Cases Dropped
Four Greek MPs face criminal charges in the OPEKEPE EU funds scandal as 9 cases are dropped and one felony charge hangs in the balance.
Greece’s volunteer firefighters: on the front lines without pay
Greece’s 3,600 volunteer firefighters battle wildfires unpaid — but equipment shortages and lack of state support threaten the future of the institution.
Thessaloniki Arson Attack: Role of 4th Suspect Revealed, Friday Court Date Set
A fourth suspect has been arrested in the Thessaloniki arson attack on the Nestoras family. Learn his alleged role and when he faces court.
Fatal crash in Halkidiki: Tanker driver tests negative for alcohol — 7-year-old girl on life support in ICU
A tanker driver tests negative for alcohol after a fatal crash in Halkidiki kills a Moldovan couple and their baby, leaving their 7-year-old in ICU.
Marfin Bank Attack: Key Photos That Led Authorities to Suspects
Greek police used bag photos from a separate case to identify suspects in the deadly 2010 Marfin Bank arson attack that killed three people.
Athens Metro Cracks: Deputy Minister Reassures Kypseli Residents
Greece’s Deputy Infrastructure Minister reassures Kypseli residents over Metro-linked building cracks, calling shifts “millimeter-level” and not an escalating threat.
Tsiaras cleared: European Public Prosecutor’s Office archives OPEKEPE case
Greek MP Kostas Tsiaras is fully cleared after the European Public Prosecutor’s Office archives the OPEKEPE case, finding no wrongdoing.
Mitsotakis on OPEKEPE scandal: “Who will apologize for the smear campaign?”
Greek PM Mitsotakis demands accountability over OPEKEPE smear campaign and targets the European Public Prosecutor’s role in domestic politics.
Mitsotakis: €49.5 billion for Greece and bid for additional funds from new Competitiveness Fund
Greek PM Mitsotakis confirms €49.5bn EU budget allocation for Greece while pursuing additional billions from the new European Competitiveness Fund.