Joint bank accounts and gift tax: what triggers a tax audit
Joint bank accounts can trigger gift tax audits in Greece. Learn when a simple money transfer becomes a taxable gift and how to protect yourself.
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Who will lead Greece’s EU Council Presidency? Mitsotakis plans his 2027 strategy
Greece takes the EU Council Presidency on July 1, 2027. Mitsotakis is already shaping his political strategy around this landmark European milestone.
SYRIZA in turmoil: Internal divisions and mixed signals over the party’s future
SYRIZA is torn between backing Tsipras’s new alliance and his refusal to cooperate, as internal contradictions and mixed signals deepen the party’s crisis.
US-Iran Switzerland talks: 60-day roadmap for a final deal
US-Iran Switzerland talks produce a 60-day roadmap for a final deal, with breakthroughs on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions relief.
Driver identified in Greece for allegedly running over dog on camera
A 60-year-old woman in Gastouni, Greece has been identified after security footage showed her car allegedly running over an elderly stray dog.
Murder of Stavroula Leventaki in Chania: The video that exposed the 43-year-old suspect
A deleted video recovered by Greek Police helped crack the murder case of Stavroula Leventaki in Chania, leading to the suspect’s full confession.
Shock in Patras: 7-month-old baby hospitalized with serious signs of abuse
A 7-month-old baby is hospitalized in Patras with a fractured femur and head injuries, raising serious concerns of child abuse among medical staff.
US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland amid Middle East crisis
US-Iran nuclear talks begin at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock resort, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating efforts toward a comprehensive Middle East peace deal.
Chania murder: Tenant stabbed landlady, transported her body by van, buried her in a field
A tenant in Chania confessed to stabbing his landlady, transporting her body in a van, and burying her in a field after an argument.
Starmer to resign Monday: succession timeline set, says Observer
UK PM Keir Starmer is expected to resign Monday and set out a succession timeline, The Observer reports, after talks with Cabinet ministers and Labour donors.
Greece’s two-speed tourism: Record profits, 2011-era wages for workers
Greek tourism breaks revenue records, but workers earn 2011-era wages and do the jobs of two or three people, says union president Georgios Stefanakis.
Greece’s occupational insurance overhaul: Key changes to pension funds explained
Greece overhauls occupational insurance with sweeping pension fund reforms, boosting flexibility, worker protections, and access for small businesses.
Mitsotakis on PosoKanei: “It won’t fix high prices, but brings market transparency”
Greek PM Mitsotakis reviews PosoKanei price platform, housing subsidies, wildfire prevention, and the US-Iran deal in his weekly address.
Greece hydrocarbons: Corfu drilling on track, Kyparissia Bay next
Greece’s first hydrocarbon drilling in 40 years is set for Corfu in early 2027, while Chevron joins Block 10 in the Kyparissia Bay with a 70% stake.
Evia wildfire contained: 120 firefighters battle flare-ups
120 firefighters battle flare-ups as the Evia wildfire’s active front is contained. Evacuations ordered for two villages amid strong winds and high fire risk.
Strait of Hormuz: US-Iran talks in Switzerland amid mutual suspicion
US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland begin under rising tension as Tehran announces Strait of Hormuz closure and Washington pushes back.
Driver deliberately runs over dog in Greece — €3,000 reward offered
A driver in Gastouni, Greece, was caught on camera deliberately running over a stray dog. Animal welfare groups are offering a €3,000 reward.
Greece tourism 2026: the bet on a 12-month season
Greece’s tourism sector eyes a 12-month season as 2026 data show record revenues, rising off-peak arrivals, and a gradual shift away from summer dependency.
Double Murder in Aigio: Victims’ Families Point to Italian Suspect
A mother and son found stabbed to death in Aigio, Greece. Victims’ furious relatives point to the Italian suspect as authorities intensify their investigation.
Pufferfish cannibalism caught on video by Greek fisherman
A Greek fisherman’s shocking video experiment reveals the pufferfish’s cannibalistic nature — devouring its own kind down to the bone in seconds.