Mykonos TikToker sparks outrage calling €450 beach loungers “cheap”
TikToker causes social media uproar defending €450 beach loungers in Mykonos as “affordable,” sparking intense reactions and sarcastic comments online.
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Mother charged with premeditated murder in Greek beach death case
Greek authorities charge 32-year-old Algerian mother with premeditated murder after her 3-year-old daughter was found dead on Palio Faliro beach. Forensic evidence contradicts her claims.
NASA debunks fake claims: No total solar eclipse on August 2, 2025
NASA officially debunks viral social media claims about a total solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, calling such rumors scientifically impossible and misinformation.
Tension at Auschwitz: Israeli soldiers ordered to remove flags
Israeli soldiers forced to remove national flags at Auschwitz ceremony in unprecedented incident described as “humiliating” by military personnel and officials.
Private universities row: Sorbonne excluded, says PASOK – Marinakis responds
Greek government and PASOK clash over private university approvals as Sorbonne Paris Nord reportedly fails to secure operating license for 2025-2026.
Jeannie Seely dies at 85: legendary country music star passes away
Country music legend Jeannie Seely, famous for her hit “Don’t Touch Me,” has died at 85 from complications of an intestinal infection at Tennessee medical center.
Greece recognizes Bektashi Alevi Muslims of Thrace in historic vote
Greece’s Parliament recognizes Bektashi Alevi Muslims of Thrace as religious legal entity, marking historic step for religious freedom and multiculturalism.
Fatal car crash on Egnatia Highway: 51-year-old driver killed
Fatal crash on Greece’s Egnatia Highway kills 51-year-old driver, injures passenger after van carrying audio equipment crashes into guardrails near Grevena.
Weather forecast: August heatwave peaks mid-month with storms
August weather forecast shows mild start followed by intense heatwave peaking mid-month around August 15th, with temperatures potentially exceeding 45°C across Greece.
Tragedy in Rodopi: The 11-year-old girl who drowned in the sea did not know how to swim – Her parents were arrested
Tragic drowning incident in Greece as 11-year-old non-swimmer dies at sea. Parents arrested for child endangerment after girl swept away by currents.
The real cost of desalination as a solution to water scarcity
Desalination emerges as a costly but necessary solution to Mediterranean water scarcity. Can renewable energy make it more affordable and sustainable?
Sklavenitis Group’s “The Mart” faces profit decline challenges
Sklavenitis Group’s wholesale arm The Mart sees 44% profit drop despite 3% revenue growth, facing operational cost pressures in Greek retail market.
Elevators: Platform opens for mandatory registration by November
Greece launches mandatory elevator registration through new digital platform. All elevators must be registered by November 2025, regardless of age or condition.
Greek banks report €2.45bn profits, dividends expected by end 2025
Greek banks report strong €2.45bn profits in H1 2025, with major institutions planning significant dividend distributions by Q4, reflecting sector stability.
Mother charged with premeditated murder of child found dead on Greek beach
32-year-old Algerian mother faces premeditated murder charges after child found dead on Greek beach. Neighbor testimony reveals history of domestic abuse.
Tax returns revolution: Automatic filing starts 2027
Greece revolutionizes tax system with automatic filing from 2027. Tax authority will pre-fill returns using data from banks, employers, eliminating manual submissions.
Turkey announces marine parks in Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, excludes Kastellorizo
Turkey announces marine parks in Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean waters, excluding Kastellorizo island, escalating tensions with Greece over maritime sovereignty.
Cold War atmosphere between US and Russia: Nuclear threats escalate
Trump deploys nuclear submarines as tensions with Russia escalate over Ukraine war. Personal attacks between leaders intensify nuclear rhetoric.
US tariffs: Greece seeks exemption for PDO products pending EU deal
Greece seeks exemption for PDO products like olive oil and feta from US tariffs while exploring new markets in India and Middle East as trade tensions rise.
Government’s mega infrastructure plan: New roads, Metro and airports
Greece unveils ambitious infrastructure mega-plan including new highways, Metro expansions, and airports across Patras, Crete, Thessaloniki, and Athens by 2027.