Free pension stamps for unemployed until retirement: Who qualifies
Greece introduces groundbreaking program offering free pension stamps to long-term unemployed, eliminating age restrictions to help thousands complete retirement requirements.
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Pensions: Below 1,000 euros for 6 out of 10 retirees – December 2025 data analysis
New data reveals 60% of retirees receive pensions below 1,000 euros, with significant gaps between public and private sector pensions in December 2025.
Greece launches 10-year bond offering targeting €8 billion in 2026
Greece opens order book for 10-year bond with €8 billion fundraising target for 2026. Pricing guidance set at 3.47%-3.52% with major banks as lead managers.
Ilias Papaggelis supports Maria Karystianou’s political move
Tempe tragedy victim’s father backs Maria Karystianou’s political move, saying all major developments in the case are due to her leadership efforts.
Emergency in Volos: Man threatens to jump from hospital stairs
Emergency at Volos hospital as 70-year-old man threatens suicide from hospital stairs. Police forces on scene attempting negotiations with the individual.
Young man caught ordering pink cocaine online in Athens police sting
Athens police bust online drug order from Netherlands including pink cocaine and steroids in undercover sting operation targeting international narcotics trafficking.
Greek farmers threaten Athens tractor protest over government talks
Greek farmers plan tractor march on Athens next week as talks with PM Mitsotakis stall over meeting size conditions, escalating agricultural protests nationwide.
Northern Greece freezes: Schools delay opening due to extreme cold
Extreme cold grips Northern Greece with temperatures plunging to -16°C, forcing schools to delay opening hours and authorities to mandate tire chains.
PASOK official to speak at Tsipras book event despite party tensions
PASOK member Antonis Saoulidis defends his decision to speak at former PM Alexis Tsipras’ book event, advocating for center-left unity despite party tensions.
Nikos Pappas on Karystianou: “We now treat her as political figure”
SYRIZA spokesperson Nikos Pappas addresses Maria Karystianou’s political role, MEP expulsion, and government criticism in comprehensive radio interview.
Antonis Samaras on Novartis: Court decision confirms SYRIZA conspiracy
Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras says court ruling on Novartis false witnesses confirms political conspiracy by SYRIZA government to damage his reputation.
Novartis case: Suspended prison sentences for former witnesses
Former Novartis witnesses receive suspended prison sentences for false testimony. Court finds both defendants guilty at second instance in major pharmaceutical case.
Ecumenical Patriarchate responds to Moscow’s attack on Bartholomew
Ecumenical Patriarchate condemns Moscow’s attack on Patriarch Bartholomew as “fake news and propaganda,” amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine church independence.
Iran protest death toll soars to 2,000 as regime faces collapse
Iran’s death toll from protests reaches 2,000 according to Tehran official, as German Chancellor Merz declares the regime is in its “final days.”
Greek-owned tankers attacked by drones in Black Sea near Russia
Two Greek-owned tankers were hit by drone strikes in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk, causing fire damage as shipping attacks escalate in the region.
Bulgaria heads to early elections as government formation fails
Bulgaria’s largest party refuses to form new government, pushing the EU’s poorest member toward its eighth election in four years amid ongoing political crisis.
Iran set to execute 26-year-old protester by hanging
Iran prepares to execute 26-year-old protester Erfan Soltani by hanging on Wednesday, marking the first execution amid massive crackdowns on anti-government demonstrations.
Russia launches fierce attack on Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Russian intelligence accuses Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of being backed by Western spies and working with nationalists to divide Orthodox Christianity.
Greek farmers await decision on Mitsotakis meeting amid divisions
Greek farmers divided over meeting with PM Mitsotakis as hardline blockades threaten to boycott Tuesday’s scheduled talks at Maximos Mansion.
Snow in Attica: Mount Parnitha transforms into white masterpiece
Mount Parnitha in Attica transforms into a stunning white landscape as mountain snowfall creates spectacular winter scenery, attracting bundled-up visitors.