Kyranakis: Νew era for the country’s railway and urban transport systems
Greece introduces digital cameras on highways by Christmas and launches railway modernization with automatic braking systems and 24-hour metro service.
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Houthis attack ship with drones and missile in northern Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis attacked a ship in northern Red Sea using drones and missiles, targeting vessel due to alleged Israeli connections.
OPEKEPE scandal: 850 of 1,036 fraudulent subsidy recipients found in Crete
OPEKEPE fraud scandal exposes nationwide agricultural subsidy violations worth millions, with Crete leading in fraudulent cases among 1,036 investigated recipients.
London: Metro passengers trapped for hours, forced to walk on tracks
London Underground passengers were trapped for hours on the Jubilee line and forced to walk along tracks to safety after a train breakdown between stations.
Trump announces Space Command headquarters move to Alabama
Trump reverses Biden’s decision, moving US Space Command headquarters to Alabama from Colorado in a major military strategic shift.
Summer 2025 ranks as third hottest in Greece since 1960
Greece experiences third hottest summer since 1960, with temperatures 1.5°C above average and 70 out of 92 days exceeding normal seasonal levels.
Crete mafia: Two more cases reveal corruption network
Greek police uncover massive corruption network in Crete involving mafia, church officials, and attempts to influence high-level religious appointments.
Traffic accident in Thermi: Porsche driver apologizes to the two young people she injured after release from custody
45-year-old Porsche driver apologizes after release, denies speeding or intoxication in Thessaloniki crash that injured two young people.
European Commission to Turkey on GSI: “Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection is important project – We want it completed”
European Commission emphasizes strategic importance of Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, calling for solution amid Turkish obstruction threats.
OPEKEPE scandal: Criminal investigation reveals €382,000 fraud
Greek authorities uncover major agricultural subsidy fraud involving 16 tax numbers and €382,000 in illegal payments as criminal investigation expands.
Greece facing demographic collapse as 760+ schools forced to close
Greece faces demographic crisis as 760+ schools close due to plummeting birth rates and student numbers, with authorities warning of educational collapse.
Working pensioners in Greece reach record participation with monthly increases up to €120
Over 230,000 Greek pensioners continue working under new 2024 regulations, earning pension increases up to €120 monthly while maintaining their retirement benefits.
Greece’s demographic crisis: Aging population threatens future
Greece faces a severe demographic crisis with only 72,300 births in 2023 and a rapidly aging population threatening the country’s economic future.
Erdogan: US must reconsider visa denial for Palestinian leaders
Turkish President Erdogan calls on US to reconsider decision denying visas to Palestinian officials for UN General Assembly, criticizing move as inconsistent.
Spyros Kokotos dies at 91: the hotelier who made Elounda a global destination
Legendary hotelier Spyros Kokotos, who transformed Elounda into a world-class luxury destination, has died at 91, leaving behind an extraordinary tourism legacy.
Patras: 46-year-old motorcyclist jailed for killing grandmother and injuring 8-year-old
A 46-year-old motorcyclist was jailed for a fatal crash in Patras that killed an 86-year-old grandmother and injured a young girl on Friday evening.
Crete mafia: Conversations between key-member of the organization and the former Defense Minister, Panos Kammenos
Shocking wiretaps reveal how Crete’s criminal organization tried to influence Greek politician to lobby the White House for Orthodox bishop election.
Patras: 86-year-old grandmother dies saving 7-year-old from motorcycle
Heartbreaking funeral held for 86-year-old woman who died protecting 7-year-old girl from motorcycle accident in Patras. Child still asks “where is grandma?”
New railway safety systems installed on 100 trains amid major reforms
Greece implements major railway safety reforms with automatic braking on 100 trains, strict penalties for violations, and 24-hour weekend metro service starting September.
Greek mafia member and right-hand man of fugitive “Edik” jailed
Greek mafia member and lieutenant of fugitive crime boss “Edik” imprisoned despite denying charges of extortion and cigarette smuggling operations.