Massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Russian coast on megathrust fault, triggering Pacific-wide tsunami warnings and reaching Hawaii with 1.7-meter waves.
Greek average salary approaches €1,500 as full-time employment expansion drives significant wage growth, with target potentially reached by 2026.
Major UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick ground flights due to air traffic control technical failure, causing widespread travel disruption.
Bus collision with car on Athens’ Syggrou Avenue leaves six injured but in stable condition. Eyewitness describes the accident scene and victims’ injuries.
Principia signs €200M+ deal to acquire EDPR’s 150MW wind portfolio in Greece, boosting total renewable capacity to 727MW and strengthening energy transition role.
Trump renews calls for Fed rate cuts after strong Q2 GDP growth of 3%, attacking Jerome Powell as central bank prepares policy announcement.
15-year-old Dimitris undergoes successful liver transplant in Turin after severe heat stroke during hiking trip in Metsovo. Doctor confirms surgery went well.
Israeli minister proposes Gaza annexation as pressure tool against Hamas, potentially derailing Palestinian statehood hopes amid international recognition threats.
Twelve Greek beaches lost their prestigious Blue Flag status in 2025 due to organizational deficiencies, despite maintaining excellent water quality standards.
Eighteen EU member states, including Greece, apply for €127 billion SAFE defense program funding to strengthen European military capabilities and security.
Greece’s tax authority announces heating allowance payments for July 31st, following verification of beneficiary files from the electricity distribution operator.
Greek meteorologist warns farmers of severe hailstorm risk with 50-60% probability in central and northern mainland regions Thursday.
Counterfeit goods reach half trillion dollar global market. Greek authorities target Athens, Thessaloniki, and tourist islands as fake luxury items flood Europe.
Alpha Bank finances €2.2M boutique hotel project in Tinos through EU Recovery Fund, supporting female entrepreneurship and sustainable tourism development.
OTE achieves 17th consecutive year inclusion in FTSE4Good index with 4.5/5 ESG score, demonstrating strong sustainability performance and climate commitment.
Heated parliamentary clash erupts between Justice Minister Floridis and opposition leader Konstantopoulou over criminal organization allegations in OPEKEPE scandal.
Piraeus Securities upgrades GEK TERNA target price to €31, seeing 50% upside potential driven by Motor Oil partnership and €2.3B concession portfolio valuation.
Grecotel marks 50 years with spectacular celebration in Corfu, honoring local community and cultural heritage with 150 musicians from historic philharmonic orchestras.
Elderly homeless woman sets herself ablaze outside Athens’ Zappeion Hall. Presidential Guard intervenes quickly, victim hospitalized with severe burns.
Greece joins EU’s SAFE defense mechanism, seeking €1.2 billion for Belharra frigates, missile systems and drones to boost national security and defense industry.
