Greek tax authority cracks down on tourist destinations with over 100 violations in one week
Greek tax inspectors crack down on tourist businesses with over 100 violations discovered in popular destinations during August sweep operations.
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Greek banks hit liquidity peak as deposits surge past €200bn
Greek banks reach peak liquidity with deposits soaring to 15-year highs above €200bn. Strong capital reserves enable growth and shareholder distributions.
Chania: 56-year-old who stabbed partner ordered to remain in custody
56-year-old Bulgarian man in Chania ordered to remain in custody after stabbing partner 10 times. He had previously been charged with attempted rape in May 2024.
Athens murder: Security camera reveals lone gunman in execution-style killing
Security cameras capture lone gunman executing 47-year-old Albanian in Athens street murder. Investigation reveals victim’s brother has extensive criminal history.
Rising inflation “gallops ahead” as experts warn of further price hikes this fall
Greek consumers face mounting inflation pressure as fruit prices surge 19.3% year-over-year, with experts warning of further price hikes this fall across food sectors.
Chalandri murder: 28-year-old charged with premeditated homicide
28-year-old man charged with premeditated murder of 47-year-old woman in Chalandri, Greece. Perpetrator shows no remorse for fatal stabbing attack.
Putin-Zelensky meeting preparations underway as Trump makes bold claim
Trump announces Putin-Zelensky meeting preparations while Europe seeks role in potential peace talks. Moscow remains cautious as diplomatic activity intensifies.
Vladimir Putin’s “secret”: Why he wants Donbas at all costs
Putin’s relentless pursuit of Donbas reveals his strategic “secret” – why this industrial heartland could determine the war’s outcome and Russia’s future.
Matthew Perry: “Ketamine Queen” pleads guilty in actor’s death
Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” pleads guilty to federal charges in Matthew Perry’s overdose death, becoming the fifth person to admit involvement.
Weather forecast: Instability continues Tuesday with Athens storms
Greece weather forecast shows continued instability Tuesday with possible storms in Athens, followed by rising temperatures from Wednesday onwards.
Greece achieves record primary surplus for second year running
Greece records mammoth primary surplus of 7.96 billion euros in seven months, nearly triple the annual target, driven by soaring tax revenues and electronic transactions.
Albanian crime boss’s brother killed in Athens shooting
Albanian crime boss’s brother shot dead in Athens in what appears to be a calculated revenge killing linked to underworld feuds.
Ukraine: Zelensky ready to meet Putin after breakthrough talks with Trump and European leaders
Ukraine’s Zelensky emerges victorious from White House talks with Trump and European leaders, paving the way for potential trilateral summit with Putin.
White House thriller talks bring Putin-Zelensky meeting closer
A meeting between Putin and Zelensky appears closer than ever after a marathon of discussions between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House regarding the war in Ukraine. As the American…
Patras fire destroys 42,500 acres, damages 90 homes with 33 completely destroyed
Devastating Patras wildfire destroys 42,500 acres and damages 90 homes. Government announces support measures including rental compensation and tax exemptions.
Trump-Zelensky White House meeting: US and EU split on Ukraine
Trump meets Zelensky and European leaders at White House as deep divisions emerge over Ukraine war settlement, territorial sovereignty and security guarantees.
Murder in Athens suburb: 28-year-old obsessed with victim
A 28-year-old man fatally stabbed a 47-year-old woman in Athens after she reportedly complained about him to his friends, revealing an obsessive relationship.
Electronic monitoring bracelets expand to illegal immigrants
Greece expands electronic monitoring to illegal immigrants as government pushes for massive implementation of tracking bracelets to reduce prison costs.
Fatal crash on Egnatia highway leaves three dead in Greece
A shocking traffic accident occurred on Monday afternoon (18/08) on the Egnatia highway between Xanthi and Komotini, near the Iasmos toll stations, when under circumstances still unknown, a truck collided with two vehicles, causing a…
Portugal engulfed in flames: Firefighter dies in second wildfire fatality
Portugal wildfire tragedy claims firefighter’s life as deadly blazes rage across the country. 2,000 firefighters battle multiple fires with EU assistance.