IRIS payment changes: New rules from November 1st – What you need to know
Greece mandates all businesses to accept IRIS payments from November 1st, 2025. New regulations require POS terminals or QR codes, with heavy fines for non-compliance.
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When is Black Friday 2025: Key dates and consumer tips from INCA
Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28th. Get expert consumer protection tips to avoid shopping traps and identify genuine discounts during the biggest sale event.
Greece leads EU in Recovery Fund implementation with “Greece 2.0”
Greece leads EU Recovery Fund implementation with €23.4B disbursements expected, ranking among top countries in milestone completion and payment requests.
29-year-old remanded in custody for attempted murder shooting in Athens suburb
A 29-year-old man was remanded in custody for attempted murder after shooting incident in Athens suburb. Defendant admits guilt, cites mental health issues.
Personal Number deadline: When it expires and what changes for ID cards and EU travel
Greece extends Personal Number deadline to November 2025. New digital ID system replaces multiple numbers for state transactions. EU travel changes coming.
Shocking images: pregnant woman stabbed 100 times with fork
Pregnant woman suffers over 100 stab wounds from husband in shocking domestic violence case. Victim ran naked seeking help before hospitalization.
19-year-old Iraqi attacks Athens metro driver at Doukissis Plakentias
Iraqi asylum seeker with criminal record attacks Athens metro driver at Doukissis Plakentias station. Authorities begin process to revoke his asylum status.
Human trafficking ring exposed: How social media lured workers
Greek police bust major human trafficking network that lured Nepalese workers through social media ads, then exploited them in agricultural labor.
Double Murder in Greece: New Security Footage Shows Killer’s Escape Route
New security footage reveals the escape route of the gunman who killed two people at a Greek camping site, as authorities continue their manhunt for the killer.
Georgiadis: Tempi was a tragic accident, not for political exploitation
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis defends government response to Tempi tragedy, calling it a tragic accident that shouldn’t be exploited for political gain.
Kerameos: 13-hour workday is exceptional, not the rule
Greek Labor Minister Kerameos clarifies controversial 13-hour workday provision, emphasizing it’s exceptional use only with employee consent, not mandatory rule.
Greece-Cyprus Ministers Advance Electric Grid Connection Project
Greece and Cyprus ministers meet to advance the GSI electric grid connection project, setting next steps as outlined by both countries’ leaders.
Tsakalotos on Tsipras: “We haven’t spoken since 2023”
Former Finance Minister Tsakalotos reveals he hasn’t spoken to Tsipras since 2023, criticizing SYRIZA’s communication failures and political strategy.
Stylianides: “Samaras expulsion could have been avoided”
New Democracy MP Euripides Stylianides discusses government weaknesses, Middle East policy, and suggests Samaras’ party expulsion could have been prevented.
Greek FM praises Trump’s Gaza mediation as “major success”
Greek Foreign Minister praises Trump’s mediation in Gaza ceasefire, calls it “major success” but sidesteps Nobel Peace Prize question during Helsinki visit.
Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Will Trump finally win? Committee’s final meeting held before Gaza ceasefire deal
Nobel Committee’s final meeting held before Gaza ceasefire deal, suggesting Trump’s Peace Prize chances were decided before his diplomatic breakthrough.
German mayor stabbed by 17-year-old daughter in family attack
German mayor Iris Stalzer survives knife attack by her 17-year-old adopted daughter. Police investigate family tragedy that left politician with 13 stab wounds.
Island pays €15,000 to live in Mediterranean paradise – but what’s the real catch?
Sardinia offers €15,000 to move to its villages, but there’s a catch – these aren’t the tourist hotspots you’d expect.
NATO considers armed response to Putin’s hybrid warfare tactics
NATO explores armed response options to Putin’s hybrid warfare, including deploying armed drones at borders and relaxing pilot engagement rules against Russia.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal sparks global relief and diplomatic praise
World leaders praise historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement as Trump’s diplomatic breakthrough brings hope for lasting Middle East peace and hostage releases.