Syria: Greece leads UN initiative after attack on Greek Orthodox church
Greece spearheads UN Security Council session condemning terrorist attack on Damascus church, demanding accountability and protection for Syrian minorities.
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July electricity rates in Greece: What applies per provider
Greek electricity providers announce July 2024 rates. PPC offers competitive fixed and variable tariffs while absorbing wholesale price increases for consumers.
Tzitzikostas pushes for accelerated EU military corridors
EU Commissioners push to accelerate military mobility corridors across Europe, with over 500 priority infrastructure projects planned to strengthen defense capabilities.
Ministry of Justice: Constitution “prohibits any form of strike by judicial officials”
Greek Justice Ministry condemns judges’ strike as unconstitutional, citing constitutional ban on judicial work stoppages amid Civil Procedure Code protests.
Pension increases from €12 to €65 per month for 2.5 million retirees in 2026
Greek pension increases of €12-65 monthly for 2.5 million retirees in 2026, with 2.4% rate locked based on inflation and economic growth projections.
Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked call
Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over leaked phone call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen, sparking political crisis and protests.
Patras: Key testimonies and new images of 10-year-old’s injuries
Investigation intensifies as staff testimonies reveal suspicious injuries on disabled 10-year-old in Patras, sparking child abuse concerns and police inquiry.
Trump vs Musk: New feud escalates, Tesla stock plunges 6.62%
Trump and Musk’s escalating feud causes Tesla stock to plunge 6.62% as their month-long political battle intensifies with threats of deportation and subsidy cuts.
SYRIZA demands preliminary inquiry into OPEKEPE scandal
SYRIZA demands preliminary inquiry into OPEKEPE corruption scandal, claiming Prime Minister Mitsotakis knew of government officials’ involvement in favoritism network.
Turkey: Mass arrests of opposition members
Turkey conducts mass arrests of 109 opposition members in Izmir, including former mayor, as part of expanding crackdown on political rivals.
England: Man stabbed in face with sword during battle re-enactment at castle
A 37-year-old man was seriously injured when a sword penetrated his helmet during a medieval battle reenactment at England’s historic Bodiam Castle on Sunday.
Spata: Bus driver threatened with knife after asking passenger to stop smoking
Bus driver threatened with knife after asking passenger to stop smoking on public transport. 22-year-old arrested by police after hiding weapon under seat.
Megara attack: 37-year-old stabs mother, sister and uncle
Shocking knife attack in Megara as 37-year-old with mental health issues and drug history stabs three family members in violent rampage.
Plan to settle Swiss franc mortgage dispute: Greece to announce an out-of-court settlement
Greece proposes out-of-court settlement for Swiss franc mortgages affecting 50,000+ borrowers, offering 10-25% exchange rate discounts amid currency surge concerns.
Alpha Bank: UniCredit stake rises to 9.768% after Alpha Holdings merger
UniCredit’s stake in Alpha Bank reaches 9.768% after merger completion, with potential to acquire additional shares bringing total stake to 20.477%.
Eurostat: Greece inflation rises to 3.6% while eurozone hits 2%
Greece inflation jumps to 3.6% in June while eurozone stabilizes at ECB’s 2% target, widening the gap and raising questions about monetary policy.
Building rights preserved for over 90% of Greek settlements under 2,000 residents
Greece preserves building rights for 93% of small settlements under 2,000 residents with new urban planning regulation, protecting property owners and rural development.
Eurobank bond sees massive 9x oversubscription from investors
Eurobank’s 500 million euro bond attracted massive investor interest with 9x oversubscription, reducing credit spread to 90 basis points.
AVAX reports 23% revenue surge, 47% profit jump in Q1 2025
Greek construction giant AVAX delivers impressive Q1 2025 results with 23% revenue growth to €177.7M and 47% profit surge, backed by €3B project backlog.
Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes Greek Recycling Ambassador
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo appointed as Greek Recycling Ambassador, calling recycling “a way of life” and emphasizing environmental responsibility.