Greece considers EU-style rent controls to tackle housing crisis
Greece explores European rent control models as housing crisis spreads beyond Athens and Thessaloniki, with tenants spending 35% of income on rent compared to EU average of 19%.
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Why Greece is one step ahead of Turkey on F-35s
Greece maintains strategic advantage over Turkey in F-35 fighter jet program while conducting high-level defense meetings in New York during Trump-Erdogan talks.
New ID cards: When is the deadline – What citizens need to know
Greece introduces new digitally upgraded identity cards with August 2026 deadline. Learn about costs, appointment systems, and what citizens need to know.
Violent brawl at Cretan celebration in Athens suburb: Four injured and arrests made (Video)
Violent brawl erupts at Cretan community celebration in Athens suburb, leaving four injured and prompting multiple arrests by police.
Nicolas Sarkozy gets VIP prison cell and electronic bracelet release
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces prison time in VIP cell at La Sante prison following conviction in Gaddafi financing case.
Trump: I believe we have a Gaza deal that will end the war
Trump announces potential Gaza ceasefire deal to end war and return hostages, while Netanyahu delivers ultimatum to Hamas at UN General Assembly.
Greek e-commerce hits record €29.4 billion in 2024, travel leads
Greek e-commerce reaches record €29.4 billion in 2024, with travel and tourism leading at €9.1 billion. Online shopping becomes mainstream across all categories.
“Κινούμαι Ηλεκτρικά ΙΙΙ”: Νέες επιδοτήσεις 940 δικαιούχων – Η ανακοίνωση του υπουργείου
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Foot-and-mouth disease drives food prices up: meat, milk surge
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak drives meat and dairy prices up by 1-2 euros per kilogram in Greece, threatening feta exports and raising food costs nationwide.
ExxonMobil: 8-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Cyprus EEZ
Cyprus announces major natural gas discovery: ExxonMobil estimates 8-9 trillion cubic feet in Pegasus and Glaucus deposits within Cypriot EEZ waters.
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August tax lottery draw: Check if you won up to €50,000
August tax lottery results announced! 556 lucky taxpayers won cash prizes up to €50,000. Check if you’re a winner and learn the collection process.
Black Friday 2025: When the shopping deals wave begins this year
Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28th in Greece. Major retailers start promotions in early October, followed by Cyber Monday on December 1st.
Collective bargaining: Extension and hurdles in negotiations
Greece extends collective bargaining deadline amid stalled negotiations. Three major labor reforms planned as ministry tackles wage disputes and coverage issues.
Digital euro: What it is, how it works and how it will change Europe
The ECB launched the digital euro’s first phase in November 2023. Learn how this digital cash equivalent will transform European transactions and payments.
Shocking incident at Avlonas school: Mother picks up injured 3-year-old
Shocking incident at Greek school as 3-year-old found injured with bald spot and lip marks after being alone with principal for 30 minutes.
School violence incident in Heraklion: 12-year-old hospitalized after student altercation
A 12-year-old student was hospitalized after a violent altercation with a classmate at a middle school in Heraklion, Crete, raising concerns about school safety.
Panos Routsi rejects son’s exhumation permit: “They keep mocking us”
Panos Routsi rejects court’s decision to grant exhumation permit for his son Dennis, vowing to continue his hunger strike protest until the end.
Incredible: Burglar breaks into home in front of TV crew in Athens
Burglar caught red-handed on live TV in Athens as television crew accidentally captures break-in and arrest with burglary tools found in suspect’s bag.
Tragedy in Igoumenitsa: Video shows driver accelerating and fatally striking 11-year-old boy
Tragic video shows 56-year-old driver accelerating and fatally striking 11-year-old Maximos at crosswalk in Igoumenitsa, witnessed by his mother.