Austrian hiker left girlfriend to die in freezing temperatures
Austrian hiker charged with negligent homicide after abandoning his girlfriend on a mountain where she died from hypothermia in -20°C temperatures.
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Manfred Weber to Parapolitika: “Pierrakakis is a strong candidate for Eurogroup presidency” – “Let us learn from Greece” (Video)
EPP leader Manfred Weber praises Greece’s economic transformation and backs Pierrakakis for Eurogroup leadership in exclusive interview.
Shocking tragedy in Greece: 2-year-old boy killed in pitbull attack
Tragic pitbull attack kills 2-year-old boy in family yard on Greek island of Zakynthos. Emergency services responded within minutes but child succumbed to injuries.
COSMOTE CINEMA CHRISTMAS HD: Over 130 family movies on Christmas
COSMOTE TV launches its festive pop-up channel with over 130 Christmas movies for the whole family, featuring romantic comedies and animated adventures.
New unemployment benefit up to €1,295 for all – Requirements
Greece introduces new unemployment benefit system reaching €1,295 monthly with 24-month duration, replacing current scheme from April 2026.
Who won’t see pension increases in January and why – What changes
Greek pensions for January 2026 bring 2.4% increases to 2.5 million pensioners, paid early in December. Some groups excluded from increases while others benefit.
These retirees will receive back payments without knowing it
Many Greek retirees are unknowingly entitled to significant back payments from pension recalculations, supplementary fund corrections, and overturned cuts.
Labor Inspectorate on Christmas bonus: Penalties for non-payment
Greek Labor Inspectorate announces Christmas bonus payment rules for 2025, warning employers that non-payment constitutes a criminal offense with serious legal consequences.
Storm Byron: German tourists miraculously saved in Finikounda
German tourists miraculously saved in Finikounda after Storm Byron floods their accommodation. Couple escaped through windows as waters rose dangerously.
Attica reservoirs get relief after recent rainfall – water reserves
Recent rainfall brings relief to Attica’s water reservoirs, boosting supplies by 15 million cubic meters, though levels remain 200 million short of last year.
Farmer protests block major highways as tractor attacks police
Over 6,000 tractors block Greek highways for sixth straight day as farmer protests intensify. Police officer injured in tractor attack near Thessaloniki airport.
Mystery in Greece: Overturned car found in canal, fate of passengers unknown
Overturned car found in Greek canal sparks mystery as authorities search for missing passengers. Police investigate multiple scenarios in ongoing case.
Kerameos: Leave available for parents during school closures
Greek Labor Minister announces new parental leave policies for school closures and major collective bargaining reforms coming in January 2026.
Mitsotakis: “If we find natural gas, everything changes”
Greek PM Mitsotakis discusses natural gas discoveries, excellent US relations, Turkey tensions, and Middle East diplomacy at major conference.
Nikos Pappas calls for unified progressive alliance with manifesto, program and elected leader
SYRIZA MP Nikos Pappas calls for unified progressive alliance with manifesto, program and elected leader to challenge Mitsotakis government in upcoming elections.
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle meets with Thessaloniki Metropolitan
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle visited the Metropolis of Thessaloniki on Friday, December 5, and met with Metropolitan Philotheos. The meeting, which according to the Metropolis’s social media post took place in a warm…
Kimberly Guilfoyle: “Privilege to run with Olympic flame beneath Acropolis”
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle participated in Olympic torch relay beneath the Acropolis, calling it a “privilege” in historic ceremony for Milano Cortina 2026.
JD Vance responds to marriage rumors: “It’s stronger than ever”
US Vice President JD Vance addresses marriage rumors with humor after his wife appeared without her wedding ring, saying their relationship is stronger than ever.
Netflix announces $82.7 billion acquisition deal with Warner Bros
Netflix announces massive $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, including HBO Max streaming service and film studio operations.
Cyprus cabinet reshuffle: Energy Minister Georgios Papanastasiou removed amid cable project controversy
Cyprus President announces major cabinet reshuffle, removing Energy Minister linked to controversial Greece-Cyprus electrical cable project