Partial government shutdown possible as midnight deadline looms
US Senate fails to reach funding agreement as midnight deadline approaches, raising possibility of partial government shutdown over immigration policy disputes.
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Medical shock: 33-year-old survives 48 hours without lungs
Surgeons achieve medical breakthrough keeping 33-year-old alive for 48 hours without lungs using revolutionary artificial lung technology before successful transplant.
Ukraine war: What the temporary ceasefire until February 1 means
Ukraine experiences temporary calm as Trump secures ceasefire agreement with Putin until February 1, raising hopes for peace talks despite ongoing territorial disputes.
Erdogan offers to mediate between Turkey-Iran, pushes for US summit
Erdogan proposes Turkey as mediator between US and Iran amid escalating tensions, while pushing for trilateral summit to de-escalate regional crisis.
Tsipras forms working group for progressive forces convergence
Alexis Tsipras Institute establishes working group led by Georgios Siakantaris to develop progressive forces convergence strategy against neoliberalism dominance.
Private sector salary increases: Who gains up to two extra salaries from tax cuts (Examples)
Greek private sector workers see first salary increases from tax reform, with young employees and families gaining up to two extra annual salaries.
EU VAT exemption up to €100,000 for small businesses now live
Small businesses can now sell goods VAT-free up to €100,000 across the EU with AADE’s new digital platform simplifying cross-border transactions.
Kasselakis seeks backdoor entry to Parliament amid mass defections
Stefanos Kasselakis reportedly plans backdoor parliamentary entry through strategic alliances as Democracy Movement faces mass defections amid internal crisis.
Trump repeats he “hopes he won’t need” to order strikes on Iran
Trump warns Iran while expressing hope to avoid military strikes, revealing secret communications and acknowledging thousands killed in protests.
Turkey escalates tensions before Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting
Turkey escalates Aegean tensions with unprecedented NAVTEX claims just before crucial Mitsotakis-Erdogan summit, as maritime experts call moves arbitrary.
Storm “Kristin” path: Where thunderstorms will hit next, Attica forecast
Storm Kristin brings heavy rains and thunderstorms across Greece. Live weather tracking shows dangerous conditions in Attica, with safety warnings issued.
Violanta factory tragedy: “They stole our mother from us, she burned for hours at 1,000 degrees” – Son’s heartbreaking testimony
Heartbroken son demands justice after his mother dies in Greek factory explosion, revealing shocking conditions and calling for accountability.
Mitsotakis on TikTok: 5.1 million citizens screened through “Prolamvano” program – New kidney disease prevention initiative
Greek PM announces 5.1 million citizens screened through national health program, launches new kidney disease prevention initiative targeting 1.5 million people.
Luxembourg puts on the brakes: Why it says no to Ukraine’s EU membership
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister takes firm stance against fast-track EU membership for Ukraine, insisting on strict adherence to Copenhagen criteria without exceptions.
Trump slams Fed chief as “fool” and demands interest rate cuts
Trump attacks Fed Chairman Powell as “fool” and demands immediate interest rate cuts, claiming inflation is no longer a threat to the US economy.
Violanta factory fire: heartbreak at funerals of three victims
Five women killed in deadly factory fire in Trikala, Greece. Families demand justice after reports of ignored gas leak warnings at Violanta biscuit plant.
Another fatal crash on Romania’s “death road”: Bulgarian driver dies
Another fatal accident on Romania’s deadly DN6 highway as 68-year-old Bulgarian driver dies in head-on collision with truck during dangerous overtaking maneuver.
Coast Guard arrests four in Athens and Alexandroupoli over international cocaine trafficking ring
Greek Coast Guard arrests four suspects in major international cocaine trafficking operation involving 5 tons of drugs from Latin America worth millions.
Turkey makes irredentist claims over alleged “Turkish minority” in Western Thrace
Turkey escalates tensions with irredentist claims over Western Thrace ahead of Erdogan-Mitsotakis meeting, challenging decades-old Treaty of Lausanne settlements.
Greece leads Europe in VAT rates: €29 billion burden hits households
Greece maintains Europe’s highest VAT rates at 24%, generating record €29 billion in revenue while disproportionately burdening vulnerable households and families.