Athens builds new global stage: Tae Kwon Do stadium to boost MICE tourism
Athens transforms Tae Kwon Do stadium into global MICE hub, boosting conference tourism and bringing thousands of business travelers to Greece’s capital.
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Child benefits and social solidarity overhaul: Registry first, then increases – Announcements from Thessaloniki Fair
Greece postpones child benefit increases due to €400M cost. New National Benefits Registry required before implementation. PM to announce details at September Fair.
Tax returns 2025: Final deadline approaches – No further extension
Greece’s tax return deadline extended to July 21, 2025 after technical issues. Over 6.4 million individual returns submitted with record daily submissions.
August 2025 pensions: When first payments begin – Dates for each fund
August 2025 pension payments in Greece begin July 28. Check official dates for each fund including private sector and public sector disbursements.
Beach prices soar in Athens: Sunbeds cost as much as Monte Carlo
Greek beach prices reach luxury levels with sunbeds costing up to €235 in Athens, rivaling Monte Carlo and French Riviera destinations this summer.
ECB may end QE in December as markets await policy shift
ECB may delay final interest rate cut until December as economists predict extended monetary easing amid trade uncertainty and strong euro concerns.
Greece receives 164 new fire trucks as part of €1.4B AIGIS program
Greece receives 164 new fire trucks as part of massive AIGIS program. Fire Service to get 1,400 new vehicles by 2026 with EU Recovery Fund support.
Tsiaras vows to recover all illegally obtained OPEKEPE funds
Greek Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras pledges full investigation into OPEKEPE scandal, vowing to recover all illegally obtained funds through asset freezes if necessary.
Nikos Dendias visits Lebanon with 13 armored vehicles donation
Greek Defense Minister visits Lebanon with military aid donation, including 13 armored vehicles, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and regional security.
Libya’s UN note is Turkey’s work – Athens protected by energy giants
Libya’s UN verbal note against Greece serves Turkish Mediterranean interests, professor says. Energy giants Chevron and ExxonMobil provide Athens diplomatic shield.
Mitsotakis prepares for “battle of endurance” until 2027: Greece claims EU funds for defense and energy connections
Greece prepares for lengthy EU budget negotiations through 2027, demanding increased funding for defense and energy infrastructure in the new 2 trillion euro framework.
“Murky” situation in Syria: Reports al-Shara fled Damascus
Conflicting reports emerge from Syria as tensions escalate in Suwayda province, with claims that transitional president Ahmed Al-Shara has fled Damascus.
Ukraine: EU approves 18th sanctions package against Russia
EU approves 18th sanctions package targeting Russia’s war machine, including new oil price cap. Von der Leyen vows pressure continues until Putin ends war.
Venous insufficiency: Trump’s diagnosis explained and treatment
Donald Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency – a common condition affecting millions. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention methods.
Pakistan floods kill 180+ with half being children amid climate crisis
Devastating floods in Pakistan have killed over 180 people, with nearly half being children, as the country faces mounting climate crisis impacts.
Shocking MRI accident in New York: Man “sucked in” by scanner
A 61-year-old man was critically injured when an MRI scanner’s magnetic field pulled him in due to a metal necklace he was wearing at a Long Island facility.
Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein letter report
Trump threatens lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein through alleged 2003 letter with sexual innuendos.
Mitsotakis delivers 164 new fire service vehicles in Greece
Greek PM Mitsotakis delivers 164 new fire service vehicles as part of major €2.1B AEGIS program to strengthen wildfire response amid climate crisis.
Murder of Kyriaki Griva: Greek psychiatrist’s testimony in the court
Psychiatrist testifies defendant showed signs of diminished responsibility in brutal Greek murder case, citing severe depression and personality disorder.
9 minors arrested in Kifisia for 3 attempted robberies
Nine teenagers aged 14-17 arrested in Kifisia for three attempted robberies against minors, highlighting rising juvenile crime concerns in Greece.