€18,000 “death contract” in Exarchia: Hitman crossed from Turkey to kill 25-year-old
A €18,000 contract killing in Athens: a Turkish hitman allegedly crossed into Greece illegally to execute a 25-year-old asylum seeker in Exarchia.
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Apostles Peter and Paul: Two different lives, one faith (Video)
On the occasion of today’s Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the two Chief Apostles come to life through the power of Artificial Intelligence in an original and deeply moving video by parapolitika.gr. Based on…
SYRIZA in turmoil: 73 signatures and the plan for the next elections
SYRIZA faces internal crisis as 73 signatures force a Central Committee showdown, with Famellos under pressure and the party’s electoral future hanging in the balance.
4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Laconia, felt across Peloponnese
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Laconia, Greece in the early hours of Monday, felt in Leonidio and across the Peloponnese with no damage reported.
€150 per child payment dates: Everything parents need to know
Greece’s €150 per-child benefit reaches nearly 1 million families automatically. Here are the payment dates and all 15 key rules you need to know.
Mitsotakis shifts focus to economy with supermarket price summit and new regional tours
Greek PM Mitsotakis convenes a supermarket price summit at Maximos Mansion while New Democracy shifts political focus to the economy ahead of elections.
Tsipras launches campaign with “New Democracy” pledge and bold reform promises
Tsipras unveils bold campaign platform: free public transport, cheaper energy, housing rights, education reform, and a “moral revolution” for Greece.
Greek Americans Push Back Against Trump’s Turkey Arms Deal
Greek Americans are pressuring the White House to block arms sales to Turkey, warning that equipping Ankara threatens stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
France plane crash: Aircraft carrying skydivers goes down near Nancy
A small plane carrying a group of skydivers crashed on a road in Tomblaine, northeastern France, with authorities reporting possible casualties.
Mitsotakis: “We choose comparison over conflict — 9 in 10 pledges delivered”
Greek PM Mitsotakis reviews seven years in office, claiming 9 in 10 campaign pledges delivered as Greece looks ahead to 2030.
Greek bishops get 95% pay raise: “We’re comparing unequal things”
Greece’s government raises bishops’ salaries by up to 95%, sparking fierce debate. The Metropolitan of Messenia defends the move, calling comparisons “unequal.”
Strait of Hormuz Under Iran Control for 30 Days, Warns Araghchi
Iran’s FM Araghchi warns the Strait of Hormuz will stay under Iranian control for 30 days, cautioning any interference will delay its reopening.
Europe Heatwave 2026: Traffic Lights Melt in Germany and Italy as Temperatures Soar
Europe’s deadly 2026 heatwave melts traffic lights in Germany and Italy, buckles roads, and overwhelms power grids as temperatures hit 44°C.
Venezuela earthquake: 11-year-old boy rescued alive after 70 hours in rubble
An 11-year-old boy named Moisés was pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Venezuela after 70 hours, in a rescue that has moved the world.
US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Trump Threatens Total Destruction
The US and Iran trade fresh strikes as Trump threatens total annihilation, while the IRGC targets American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, pushing the ceasefire to the brink.
Trump and Vance Leave Door Open for Turkey’s F-35 Return
Trump and Vance signal Turkey could rejoin the F-35 program ahead of the NATO Summit, raising alarms in Greece over shifting alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Strait of Hormuz under fire: Another tanker hit as threat level rises
A tanker is struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, the US, and Bahrain clash — and global shipping threat levels surge to “substantial.”
Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll nears 1,000 as rescuers pull survivors from rubble
Venezuela’s earthquake death toll nears 1,000 as rescuers from 17 nations dig through rubble, with 50,000 still missing after twin 7.5-magnitude quakes.
Wildfire in Boeotia: New blaze in Petra triggers 112 evacuation alert toward Livadeia
A wildfire erupted in Petra, Boeotia on Saturday, prompting an emergency 112 evacuation alert urging residents to head toward Livadeia amid dangerous fire conditions.
Woman dies after shooting incident at Heraklion firing range
A 43-year-old woman has died after suffering a gunshot wound at a shooting range in Heraklion, Crete, following two cardiac arrests and emergency surgery.