Crete: Two migrant rescue operations save 197 people in hours
Two major rescue operations off Crete saved 197 migrants in 24 hours, with Coast Guard and Frontex coordinating life-saving missions near Kaloi Limenes and Gavdos.
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Greece payment schedule: €70.4M distributed March 9-13
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces €70.4M in payments to 73,000 beneficiaries through e-EFKA and DYPA from March 9-13, covering unemployment benefits and pensions.
Tax returns 2026: AADE platform opens March 16 – Pre-filled forms for 1.5M taxpayers
Greece’s tax authority opens electronic platform March 16 for 2026 tax returns. Over 1.5M taxpayers get pre-filled forms with key checkpoints before submission.
DBRS confirms Greece’s BBB credit rating with stable outlook
DBRS confirms Greece’s BBB credit rating with stable outlook, citing favorable economic growth, strong fiscal performance, and declining public debt ratios.
Oil giants face domino effect as Strait of Hormuz blockade forces major production cuts
Kuwait follows Qatar in cutting oil production as Strait of Hormuz blockade fills storage tanks to capacity, threatening global energy supplies.
Cyprus on high alert: Christodoulides met MI6 chief over terror threat
Cyprus President meets MI6 chief amid heightened terror alert following Middle East conflict. British intelligence teams deployed as island faces unprecedented security threats.
#Her_Research program returns to support women in research
#Her_Research program launches 4th cycle to empower women researchers, transforming scientific ideas into sustainable business models and market innovations.
Lamda Development: First residents move to Ellinikon in 2027
Lamda Development’s Ellinikon project accelerates with first residents expected in 2027. Riviera Tower construction ahead of schedule.
Emirates: Detailed flight schedule update – Return to normal
Emirates announces new flight schedule following Middle East developments, operating limited flights while working toward full network restoration within days.
Europe’s natural gas shock puts Romania at critical crossroads
Romania faces critical energy crossroads as European natural gas prices surge 70% in days, highlighting urgent need for diversification through Vertical Corridor.
Trump sets oil prices on fire: Above $90 after Iran ultimatum
Trump’s Iran ultimatum sends oil prices soaring above $90 per barrel as markets react to war escalation threats and Middle East supply concerns.
Greece achieves strong 2.1% growth in 2025 with 9% investment surge
Greece achieves impressive 2.1% economic growth in 2025 with 9% investment surge and significant wage increases, outperforming eurozone averages.
Brawl erupts at Athens airport over currency exchange queue
Two men brawl at Athens airport currency exchange queue, one detained carrying Israeli flag as security intervenes to restore order amid traveler chaos.
Drug-sniffing dog Iris discovers half kilo of heroin in cereal box
Drug detection dog Iris helps Greek police discover 518 grams of heroin hidden in a cereal box, leading to the arrest of two North Macedonian citizens.
Greek police bust crypto fraud ring worth €14.5 million
Greek police bust international cryptocurrency fraud ring worth €14.5 million, arresting 12 members who used Ponzi schemes to deceive investors.
Middle East crisis: “We heard sirens, planes, distant explosions”
Greek travelers share harrowing accounts of hearing sirens and explosions while caught in Middle East conflict, describing their dramatic evacuation experiences.
Athens: Ancient mosaic accidentally discovered on Euripides Street
Workers renovating Athens street accidentally uncover well-preserved ancient mosaic, drawing crowds to historic discovery in city center.
Middle East “ablaze”: Most Chania residents remain calm about Souda Bay base (Video)
As Middle East tensions escalate following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, residents near Greece’s strategic Souda Bay NATO base remain calm despite security concerns.
16-year-old ATM fraudster caught after social media boast
Teen fraudster’s social media boasting leads to arrest after ATM scam using cloned cards nets €32,200 in counterfeit cash.
Mitsotakis discusses Middle East tensions with Palestinian President
Greek PM Mitsotakis holds phone talks with Palestinian President Abbas on Middle East crisis, emphasizing need to prevent escalation and protect Gaza aid.