Christmas benefits: Military, renters and pensioners to receive €1B
Greece distributes €1B in Christmas benefits to 3M citizens including military, pensioners, and renters. Payments start November, peak before holidays.
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New diplomatic standoff between Greece and Turkey: Fidan’s proposal for gradual territorial waters extension
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan proposes gradual territorial waters extension, sparking new diplomatic tensions with Greece over Aegean sovereignty rights.
25-year-old kills relative at festival in Crete, sparks vendetta fears
Deadly shooting at Greek festival leaves 50-year-old dead, 25-year-old relative on the run. Police fear vendetta in small Cretan village.
Trump’s “Peace Dance” Seals Historic Cambodia-Thailand Agreement
Trump’s viral dance moment in Malaysia preceded historic peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at ASEAN summit, marking new era in Southeast Asia.
Louvre heist: Helmet and vest left behind betray two suspects
Two suspects arrested in spectacular Louvre heist after DNA evidence found on helmet and vest left behind. €88 million royal jewelry theft shocks Paris.
Nea Peramos: Traffic police raid on nighttime street races
Greek traffic police conduct major nighttime raid in Nea Peramos, seizing over 20 motorcycles involved in illegal street racing activities.
Trump: “Won’t meet Putin without peace deal” – Gaza stabilization force
Trump refuses Putin meeting without Ukraine peace deal progress. Gaza stabilization force announced as diplomatic efforts intensify in Middle East.
Gazi club sealed after tragic death of 16-year-old girl
Athens nightclub sealed after 16-year-old girl’s tragic death following illegal alcohol service. Mayor orders immediate legal action as investigation continues.
Feidias Panagiotou: “In the European Parliament I vote with Right, Left and Center, depending on what I agree with”
Cypriot MEP Feidias Panagiotou discusses his new “Direct Democracy” party, cross-party voting in the European Parliament, and Cyprus’s future in the EU.
Greece pays off €5.29 billion early: Bailout debt chunk erased
Greece accelerates debt reduction by prepaying €5.29 billion in bailout loans, cutting debt by 2.2% of GDP and saving €150 million in interest costs.
Louvre transfers crown jewels to Bank of France after $102M heist
The Louvre transfers crown jewels to France’s central bank vault following a shocking $102 million daylight heist that exposed security vulnerabilities.
Rent refund: Up to €800 for 1.18 million households in Greece
Greece introduces rent refund program offering up to €800 to 1.18 million households, with mandatory electronic payments starting 2026.
PASOK director resigns after praising PM Mitsotakis on social media
PASOK director resigns after parapolitika.gr reveals his social media praise for Greek PM Mitsotakis, causing panic within opposition party ranks.
Dionysis Savvopoulos funeral: “Synnefola” and “Let the dances continue” accompany Greece’s legendary composer to his final rest
Dionysis Savvopoulos, the great composer whose work accompanied generations and filled the world with emotions and experiences, was laid to rest at Athens’ First Cemetery. The funeral procession arrived shortly after 3:15 PM at the…
November 2025 pensions: Payment schedule and ATM availability
November 2025 pension payments continue with second wave available today. Complete schedule for salaried, non-salaried and supplementary pensions.
Heating allowance: Platform opens November, amounts up to €1,200
Greece launches heating allowance program for 1.2 million households. Platform opens November, payments up to €1,200 with €200M budget. Apply by December.
11 defendants freed on bail in OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy fraud
Eleven defendants released on bail in major Greek agricultural subsidy fraud case involving OPEKEPE, with amounts ranging from 500 to 1,000 euros per person.
Greece’s PM Mitsotakis holds emergency meeting on Attica water shortage
Greek PM Mitsotakis chairs emergency meeting on Attica’s water crisis. Government sources reveal plans for immediate action to protect water as public good.
13-year-old charged with revenge porn in Greece: Shared explicit videos of classmates
13-year-old faces charges for distributing explicit videos of classmates on social media in shocking revenge porn case from Greece that highlights digital safety concerns.
Putin sends close ally to Washington after Trump sanctions
Putin’s economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev arrives in Washington for talks with Trump officials, just days after new US sanctions on Russian oil companies.