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Europe’s record-breaking 2026 heatwave triggers chaos, viral panic buying, child deaths, and red alerts from France to the Balkans as temperatures soar past 40°C.
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Greek-American lawmakers oppose Turkey’s F-35 reinstatement: “Block any acquisition, uphold the rule of law”
Greek-American lawmakers and the AHI urge Trump to block Turkey’s F-35 reinstatement and engine sale, citing CAATSA violations and regional security threats.
Strong winds wreak havoc in Athens: Fallen trees, trapped driver, wall collapse in Pangrati
Powerful winds battered Athens on Saturday, causing wall collapses, fallen trees, a trapped driver, and a fire in Acharnes — leaving emergency services on high alert.
SYRIZA opens door to PASOK after Tsipras’ rejection
SYRIZA signals a major political shift, hinting at electoral cooperation with PASOK after Tsipras firmly ruled out any party alliances.
Qatargate: From Brussels to Athens — the Abramopoulou case explained
The Qatargate scandal moves from Brussels to Athens as Greece’s Parliament weighs lifting Avramopoulos’s immunity over corruption charges.
GPO Poll: New Democracy rises to 29.4% as ELAS gains ground
New GPO poll shows New Democracy climbing to 29.4% as ELAS surges, while PASOK and Elpida continue to lose ground in Greece.
Greece cracks down on tax evasion networks with fast-track audits and criminal prosecutions
Greece fast-tracks tax evasion crackdown with new legislation linking tax audits and criminal prosecutions to dismantle organized fraud networks.
Mykonos drug ring: Pink cocaine, luxury villas, and €700,000 in profits
A Mykonos drug ring hid pink cocaine in luxury villas and used Mercedes VIP vans as cover, raking in an estimated €700,000 in profits.
AHI urges Trump to halt F110 engine and F-35 sales to Turkey
The American Hellenic Institute urges Trump to block F110 engine and F-35 sales to Turkey, citing CAATSA sanctions and unresolved S-400 concerns.
Ship runs aground in Milos: Cleared to continue voyage to Chania
A Greek ferry carrying 1,246 passengers ran aground near Milos after a blackout. All inspections cleared, the ship continued safely to Chania.
Mitsotakis’ dual strategy ahead of Thessaloniki fair: Fighting inflation and grassroots outreach
Greek PM Mitsotakis doubles down on cost of living crisis ahead of Thessaloniki fair with industry talks, tax cuts, and nationwide outreach tours.
Rutte’s Pro-Turkey Stance: What NATO’s New Strategy Means for Greece
NATO’s Rutte backs Turkey’s defense buildup while Greece faces rising risks. Expert Petros Vamvakas analyzes what this means for Greek strategy.
US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz amid dangerous Middle East escalation
US military strikes Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s drone attack on a commercial ship, as tensions in the Middle East sharply escalate.
Disability pensioners can now join Greece’s Farmer Registry
Greece’s Ministry of Rural Development opens the Farmer Registry to disability pensioners still actively working in agriculture, ending a longstanding exclusion.
Greece caps profit margins, cutting prices on 2,000 products
Greece’s Development Minister says profit margin caps have already cut prices on 2,000 products, with a national supermarket agreement now in the works.
Greece Launches €220M ESPA Funding for SMEs and Defense Tech
Greece announces three new ESPA funding programs worth €220M, targeting SMEs, large enterprises, and defense tech investments across the country.
Greece shapes EU Grids Package: energy security and interconnections take center stage
Greece shapes EU’s landmark Grids Package, securing three strategic energy projects and pushing for stronger European interconnections and energy security.
Halkidiki: 15,000+ counterfeit goods seized, fines exceed €220,000
Greek authorities seized over 15,000 counterfeit goods in Halkidiki and imposed fines exceeding €220,000 in a major crackdown on fake products.
Greece Permanently Establishes Personal Assistant Program for People with Disabilities
Greece launches public consultation on a landmark bill permanently establishing the Personal Assistant program and making Early Childhood Intervention universally accessible.
Skertsos on Greece’s government record: “Greece is changing and moving forward”
Greek Minister of State Akis Skertsos reviews 7 years of government achievements, outlining four goals for Greece’s political future and reform agenda.