IRIS system changes from November 1: Retail payments and higher limits
Greece’s IRIS payment system expands to all retail stores from November 1st, with mandatory instant payment acceptance and increased transaction limits coming in 2026.
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Kostas Varotsos on Pentagon memorial: “I had the artwork ready in my mind by the time I got home”
Greek sculptor Kostas Varotsos reveals instant inspiration for Pentagon memorial artwork and discusses cultural decline in Western civilization.
European Commission: US and Russia differ on nuclear stance – commitments and threats to Europe
European Commission draws sharp distinction between US and Russian nuclear policies following Trump’s testing order, calling Russia a direct threat to Europe.
Greece ranks 10th for cheapest electricity in EU – First half 2025 data
Greece ranks 10th for cheapest electricity in the EU according to first half 2025 Eurostat data, with prices below European average in purchasing power terms.
Brutal beating in Koropi: “My partner didn’t hit me, I don’t remember how I got hurt” – 40-year-old woman’s first words
Woman brutally beaten in Koropi speaks from hospital, claims memory loss while defending partner who was arrested for the assault that left her hospitalized.
Greece unveils €2.5 billion water crisis action plan
Greece launches ambitious €2.5 billion water crisis plan with seven strategic axes to secure water supply for over 50% of population, preventing future shortages.
TikTok gets “green light” from China for US transfer deal
China approves TikTok transfer deal to US investors, Treasury Secretary confirms. Agreement involves ByteDance retaining under 20% stake while Americans control board.
Erdogan and Merz clash in Ankara: “Turkey hasn’t met EU criteria”
Turkish President Erdogan and German Chancellor Merz clash over Turkey’s EU membership criteria during tense Ankara meeting focused on defense cooperation and Gaza.
Tax lottery draw: 556 winners announced – Check if you won €50,000
Greece’s tax lottery announces 556 winners with prizes up to €50,000. Check if your September electronic transactions made you a winner in the latest draw.
Mystery in Athens suburb: 26-year-old found bloodied in elevator
Young man found bloodied in elevator fights for life as Greek police investigate mysterious circumstances behind critical injuries in Athens suburb.
Kimberly Guilfoyle: What America’s “key” ambassador brings to Greece
New US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle arrives in Greece to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on energy cooperation and regional security challenges.
Greek parliament votes on speech time limits amid explosive clash
Greek parliament votes on controversial speech time limits as opposition leader Konstantopoulou denounces “unholy alliance” restricting parliamentary debate
Businesses lead in tax compliance while households struggle
Greek businesses excel in tax compliance with 89% paying on time, while households struggle at 73% due to rising costs and inflation pressures.
Mitsotakis: Unity messages from Cabinet to Pentagon – 2027 goals
Greek PM Mitsotakis emphasizes government unity and outlines strategic goals through 2027, including major reforms and military modernization plans.
Tsipras Institute reveals scientific council: 9 prominent former ministers and technocrats announced
Former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras announces scientific council for his new institute, featuring 9 prominent ex-ministers and technocrats as political speculation grows.
Trump orders nuclear weapons testing to resume: “I had no choice”
Trump announces resumption of US nuclear weapons testing after 32-year hiatus, citing Russian tests as justification ahead of crucial China summit meeting.
Greek defense ministry unveils new facade thanks to Mytilineos donation
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Defense Minister Dendias unveiled the new defense ministry facade, thanking businessman Mytilineos for his patriotic donation.
Putin’s envoy predicts Ukraine war will end within a year
Putin’s special envoy predicts the Ukraine war could end within a year, citing progress toward a diplomatic solution between Russia and the US.
Public holiday: When is the next one after October 28th
Discover when the next public holiday falls after October 28th and explore the complete holiday calendar for 2025-2026, including strategic long weekends.
Elon Musk launches his own version of Wikipedia, Grokipedia
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, his AI-powered alternative to Wikipedia with 800,000 articles, aiming to create a new information ecosystem.