New labor market framework: All changes to working hours, hiring and leave
Greece implements major labor market reforms from February 16th, introducing 13-hour workdays, 4-day work weeks, fast-track hiring, and new digital systems.
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Chevron to sign Greece hydrocarbon exploration deals February 16
Greece and Chevron set to sign four major hydrocarbon exploration agreements on February 16 for maritime blocks near Crete and Peloponnese.
“Save – Enterprise” program extension: Platform open until February 13
Greece extends deadline for energy efficiency grants until February 13, 2026. Businesses can apply for funding to improve energy performance under EU recovery plan.
Patriarch Bartholomew: “Language and faith are the core of Greek identity”
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew declares Greek language and Orthodox faith as core elements of Greek identity during World Greek Language Day celebration in Istanbul.
Greek postal service ELTA closes first 11 branches in transformation
Greece’s postal service ELTA closes first 11 branches in major transformation, moving to shop-in-shop model while maintaining 985 service points nationwide.
Arta: Bowel obstruction caused death of 35-year-old mother two weeks after giving birth
35-year-old mother dies from bowel obstruction two weeks after childbirth in Arta. Autopsy reveals preventable condition with recognizable symptoms.
Greek livestock farmers meet with PM Mitsotakis over critical foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Greek livestock farmers urge PM Mitsotakis for immediate action on critical foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatening the nation’s agricultural economy.
Chevron to arrive in Greece next week for contract signings
Greece prepares to sign major energy contracts with Chevron next week, marking a significant milestone for the country’s hydrocarbon sector development.
Karystianou: Mitsotakis shouldn’t meet Erdogan, starting party out of necessity
Greek politician Maria Karystianou criticizes PM Mitsotakis’ meeting with Erdogan, defends abortion stance, announces new party formation out of necessity.
Mitsotakis: Supporting livestock farming is non-negotiable priority – Goal to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease
Greek PM Mitsotakis pledges unwavering support for livestock sector amid foot-and-mouth disease crisis, emphasizing eradication as top priority.
Dendias heads to Brussels for EU Defense Council and NATO summit
Greek Defense Minister Dendias travels to Brussels for crucial EU Foreign Affairs Council and NATO Defense Ministers summit discussing Ukraine and European defense.
Greek rail remote control system to reach 100% by summer 2026
Greek deputy transport minister announces 100% remote control rail systems by 2026, addresses flammable seat concerns from Tempi train disaster investigation.
Espionage case: Foreign Ministry monitors developments and China response
Greece’s Foreign Ministry closely monitors espionage case involving air force commander allegedly spying for China, emphasizing mutual respect in diplomatic relations.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis travels to Ankara Wednesday for meeting with Erdogan
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travels to Ankara Wednesday for high-level talks with Turkish President Erdogan as part of bilateral cooperation summit.
NBC Host Makes Dramatic Plea for Missing Mother’s Safe Return
NBC’s Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea for help finding her 84-year-old mother Nancy, who vanished from her Arizona home as ransom deadlines pass.
Epstein case: Maxwell appears before Congress in prison uniform
Ghislaine Maxwell appeared before Congress in prison uniform, invoking Fifth Amendment rights and refusing to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein case.
Melania Trump documentary faces music removal demand from Radiohead
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson demand removal of Phantom Thread music from Melania Trump’s $40M documentary over copyright breach.
Former Teacher Charged with 89 Child Sexual Assaults Worldwide
Former French teacher faces charges for sexually assaulting 89 children worldwide over 55 years. USB evidence reveals international crime spree.
Politico: Five steps for Ukraine’s partial EU membership by 2027
EU develops unprecedented plan for Ukraine’s partial membership by 2027, using “reverse enlargement” to bypass Hungarian opposition and secure Kyiv’s European future.
Epstein: Prison guards used fake “body” to deceive reporters
New FBI documents reveal prison guards used fake body to mislead media while secretly removing Jeffrey Epstein’s real corpse from detention center.