DYPA: deadline for third cycle business entrepreneurship program
DYPA announces July 18 deadline for third cycle entrepreneurship program applications. €14,800 grants available for unemployed to start new businesses in Greece.
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Land Registry launches Electronic Pledge Registry – What it includes
Greece’s Land Registry launches Electronic Pledge Registry, a digital platform for registering security interests in movable assets and claims nationwide.
Greek budget surplus reaches €4.6 billion in first half 2025
Greece’s state budget shows remarkable strength with tax revenues reaching €32.29 billion in H1 2025, creating a €4.6 billion primary surplus.
Greek foreign minister visits Libya, meets counterpart in Tripoli
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis visits Libya, emphasizing dialogue and regional cooperation in Mediterranean diplomacy.
Parliament Ethics Committee recommends lifting immunity for MPs Lefteris Avgenakis & Nikos Papadopoulos
Parliament Ethics Committee unanimously recommends lifting immunity for two Greek MPs following violent incident at airport and National Gallery vandalism.
Greece passes strict new immigration law – Prison for those who refuse to return home
Greece introduces harsh new immigration legislation targeting illegal border crossings, with prison sentences for those refusing repatriation after asylum suspension.
Greece launches 1566 health services hotline – Georgiadis announces
Greece launches new 1566 health services hotline, consolidating over 100 phone lines into one free service for citizens to access healthcare information.
Thessaloniki: 17-year-old girl in critical condition after electric scooter accident
A 17-year-old girl is fighting for her life in intensive care after a serious electric scooter accident during vacation in Greece.
Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months
Spain reports 1,180 heat-related deaths since May, a dramatic surge from just 70 deaths in the same period last year as extreme temperatures devastate Europe.
Pakistan: 55-year-old German arrested for sexual abuse of at least 50 children
German authorities arrest 55-year-old man for sexually abusing at least 50 children in Pakistan. He videotaped acts and sold material online from gambling establishment.
Black widow spider bites man in Greece – hospitalized but stable
A man in Greece was hospitalized after a black widow spider bite but is recovering safely. Learn about the dangers of this venomous spider species.
Trump says the U.S. will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The US considers 500% tariffs on Russia-trading nations while preparing new Patriot missile systems for Ukraine through Germany, as Congress pushes harsh sanctions.
Weather: Why Athens temperatures are rising, explains meteorologist
Meteorologist explains why Athens temperatures reached 38.8°C – 2-4°C above normal. Urban heat island effect and mountain winds driving extreme heat.
Greece opens applications for €750 training voucher program
Greece launches €750 training voucher program for 170,000 unemployed and employed workers, focusing on digital, green and financial literacy skills development.
Irini Mourtzoukou: The “dark triad” of her personality – Expert analysis
Expert analysis reveals the “dark triad” personality traits of Eirini Mourtzoukou, the woman behind one of Greece’s most shocking infanticide cases.
Purple jellyfish threat: Map reveals most dangerous areas
Purple jellyfish invade Greek beaches with dangerous stings. Essential safety guide reveals danger zones and crucial first aid steps for swimmers.
Polluted air in Athens: Areas with the worst air quality
Athens faces dangerous air pollution levels with AQI around 58. Northern suburbs worst hit as summer heat intensifies health risks across the region.
Express pensions from EFKA: One-month processing after digitization
EFKA introduces express pension processing within one month of application, revolutionizing Greece’s retirement system through advanced digitization technology.
Greece ranks second in EU for vacation poverty as nearly half can’t afford week-long holidays
Nearly half of Greeks cannot afford week-long vacations, placing Greece second in EU tourism exclusion rankings according to latest Eurostat data for 2024.
OPEKEPE scandal: Government opts for investigative committee while opposition prepares preliminary inquiry proposals
Greek government chooses investigative committee over preliminary inquiry for OPEKEPE scandal as opposition parties prepare counter-proposals targeting former ministers.