Papachristou: Timelines for Aretsou marina and Government House
Major infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki move forward with marina tender in 2025 and Government House study completion by 2026, Superfund CEO announces.
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Afroditi Latinopoulou on car crash: “Impact was strong, we wore seatbelts and seatbelts save lives”
Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou speaks about her car accident, emphasizing seatbelt safety after hit-and-run crash on Kifisias Avenue. Driver arrested.
Tempi train crash: Fire department report submitted to prosecutor
Fire department report finds no combustion traces in Tempe train crash locomotive cabin, contradicting earlier findings about flammable cargo transport.
Parliament appoints interim OPEKEPE president, bans staff transfers
Parliament votes to appoint interim OPEKEPE president while temporarily banning staff transfers until 2025 to ensure uninterrupted EU agricultural aid payments.
Turkey denies European mayors’ visit to jailed Ekrem İmamoğlu
European mayors denied prison visit to Istanbul’s jailed mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, award presented to wife as delegation stands outside Silivri prison.
Thessaloniki suburban rail to connect city center with Sindos by end of 2025
Thessaloniki’s suburban rail expansion will connect city center to Sindos by late 2025, doubling bus fleet and improving student transport with half-hourly service.
Konstantinos Pylarinos: Funeral scheduled for Friday, August 29
Veteran Greek politician Konstantinos Pylarinos dies at 91. Funeral service set for Friday at Athens Metropolitan Cathedral before burial in Zakynthos.
Dendias travels to Copenhagen Friday for informal EU summit on Ukraine and European defense
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias heads to Copenhagen for crucial EU summit addressing Ukraine crisis and European defense strategy this Friday.
Chrysochoidis: Zero sports violence incidents, zero university occupations
Greek Minister Chrysochoidis reports zero sports violence incidents and university occupations in Thessaloniki, highlighting major security improvements.
Marinakis: Those wanting 13th salary now don’t want others to get anything
Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis defends 13th salary policy, stating those demanding immediate payment ignore support for other workers needing help.
Mitsotakis on new university chair: Example of private-public partnership
Greek PM Mitsotakis praises new Alexander the Great Studies Chair at Aristotle University as model for private-public university partnerships in Greece.
Georgiadis: Thessaloniki hospital budget increased by 62.7% in six years
Greek Health Minister announces 62.7% budget increase for Thessaloniki hospitals over six years, highlighting major healthcare investments and infrastructure projects.
Accor Group brings first floating catamaran “museum” to Piraeus port
Accor Group partners with Art Explora to bring world’s first floating museum to Piraeus port, expecting 2,000 daily visitors from October 3-12.
Electricity bills: Cheaper power from September due to wholesale drop
Greek electricity bills set to drop significantly in September as wholesale prices fall 27% due to strong renewable energy production and wind generation.
School supplies more expensive this year – See price increase examples
School supplies cost up to 22% more this year, adding financial pressure to families preparing for the new academic year starting September 11th.
Insurance companies: Total asset value increased by 2.1%
Greek insurance companies saw their total assets reach €21.5 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 2.1% quarterly increase driven by rising bond valuations.
July tax lottery: Draw completed, check if you won up to €50,000
Greek Tax Authority announces July 2025 tax lottery winners. 556 lucky taxpayers win cash prizes up to €50,000 for electronic transactions. Check results now.
Hotels: Greece becomes premium destination for global chains
Global hotel giants Hilton, Marriott, Accor and Hyatt invest billions in Greece, positioning it as a premium destination with luxury resorts and aggressive expansion.
Video: Car drives wrong way on Kozani-Ptolemaida road in Greece
Shocking footage shows car driving wrong way on major Greek highway. Driver arrested after dozens of emergency calls to traffic police in dangerous incident.
Municipal employee charged with arson gets Friday deadline
48-year-old Greek municipal employee faces felony arson charges for four fires near schools and rehabilitation centers while transporting disabled children.