Greeks find coffee “bitter” as price hikes reduce consumption
Rising coffee prices in Greece transform daily pleasure into luxury as freddo espresso exceeds €4, forcing consumers to reduce consumption or switch to home brewing.
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Varras attacks Voridis at OPEKEPE committee hearing: dismissal claims and minister’s response
Former OPEKEPE president Grigoris Varras accuses ex-minister Makis Voridis of orchestrating his dismissal at company demands during explosive committee hearing.
Heating allowance 2025-2026: Who gets up to €1,200 and when
Greece’s heating allowance for 2025-2026 offers up to €1,200 to eligible households. Applications open in November with payments before Christmas.
Tsipras vs PASOK and SYRIZA: Green politicians abandon ship for new party
Former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras plots new political party as PASOK officials offer to resign and join his venture, creating upheaval in the progressive camp.
Foinikounta double murder: “Ruthless” perpetrator targeted camping owners
Police describe the Foinikounta camping site killer as “ruthless” after a double murder that shocked tourists and locals in the Greek resort town.
Critical day in Israel-Hamas Gaza negotiations: US, Qatar and Turkey join talks
Senior officials from US, Qatar and Turkey join critical Israel-Hamas negotiations today as pressure mounts to end Gaza war through Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Mitsotakis sends clear message to Tsipras with new 2027 strategy
Greek PM Mitsotakis signals new strategy for 2027 elections as he appears with former leaders Samaras and Karamanlis, sending clear warning about Tsipras’ return.
Shock in Cyprus: Church converted into café-bar in occupied zone
Historic church in occupied Cyprus converted to commercial café-bar sparks international outrage. Viral TikTok video shows Saint John church transformed.
Mitsotakis, Karamanlis and Samaras meet at book launch
Three Greek prime ministers reunite at AI book launch amid political tensions and reconciliation efforts within New Democracy party ranks.
“Attikon” hospital: A new incident of allergic shock caused alarm
Medical error at Athens hospital leads to patient’s allergic shock, sparking investigation and arrests just days after another tragic healthcare incident in Greece.
Kolydas: First 7 days of October brought entire month’s rainfall to Athens
Athens received a month’s worth of October rainfall in just 7 days, according to meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas, citing official weather station data.
Drunk driver arrested in Athens: Crashed into 13 parked cars
Athens police arrest drunk driver who crashed into 13 parked cars on Fylis Street. The unlicensed 52-year-old tested nearly four times over the legal limit.
Siberia drone attack: Oil refinery targeted 1,800km from Ukraine
Ukrainian drones strike deep into Siberia, targeting oil refinery 1,800km from border in unprecedented attack on Russian energy infrastructure.
France faces prolonged political crisis as 2025 budget rejection looms
France’s political crisis deepens as bond yields surge above Italy’s while the 2026 budget faces potential rejection amid constitutional deadlines.
Erdoğan wishes Putin happy birthday, discuss Gaza and Ukraine war
Turkish President Erdoğan called Putin on his birthday to discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts and diplomatic solutions for ending the Ukraine war peacefully.
Hamas reveals six key demands in Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel
Hamas outlines six key demands for Gaza ceasefire including permanent truce, Israeli withdrawal, and prisoner exchange as Trump-backed negotiations continue in Egypt.
Hamas calls October 7 “historic response” to Israel occupation
Hamas official calls October 7 attack a “historic response” to Israeli occupation, marking second anniversary of assault that killed over 1,200 people.
Madrid building collapse leaves 10 injured, 4 missing workers
A building collapse in central Madrid leaves 10 construction workers injured and 4 missing. Emergency crews deploy search dogs to locate victims trapped in debris.
Tempe train crash: Victim exhumation procedures and toxicological tests
Greek prosecutor orders comprehensive laboratory tests and DNA examinations for Tempe train crash victims following family requests for exhumations.
Pope Leon XIV announces first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leon XIV plans historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, continuing predecessor’s interfaith mission with symbolic visits to mark 1700th anniversary of Nicaea.