Woman sets herself on fire outside Zappeion in Athens
Elderly homeless woman sets herself ablaze outside Athens’ Zappeion Hall. Presidential Guard intervenes quickly, victim hospitalized with severe burns.
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Greece’s SAFE weapons package: Belharra frigates, missiles and drones
Greece joins EU’s SAFE defense mechanism, seeking €1.2 billion for Belharra frigates, missile systems and drones to boost national security and defense industry.
Rhodes: 38-year-old charged with sexual abuse of 13-year-old stepdaughter
Rhodes court orders detention of 38-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his 13-year-old stepdaughter following forensic evidence.
Parliamentary “battle” over OPEKEPE investigation committee
Greek Parliament erupts in fierce debates as MPs vote on OPEKEPE investigation committee amid heated exchanges between political leaders and procedural confrontations.
Donald Trump reveals real reason he broke ties with Epstein
Trump reveals he banned Jeffrey Epstein from Mar-a-Lago for recruiting young staff members, including Virginia Giuffre, but timeline inconsistencies raise questions.
Dead girl found in Palaio Faliro remains unidentified after four days
A young girl found dead on a Greek beach remains unidentified after four days. New forensic evidence suggests she may have been older than initially thought.
Greece sees major jump in electronic transactions reaching €67.7 billion in 2024
Greece’s electronic transactions surge to €67.7 billion in 2024, growing at double the Eurozone rate with 289 transactions per capita.
Trump tariffs: Greece seeks exemptions for products via Brussels
Greece seeks EU support to secure exemptions from Trump tariffs for key exports like olive oil, feta cheese, and wine amid US-EU trade negotiations.
Shocking videos: 8.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Russia’s Kamchatka
Powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering massive tsunami warnings from Peru to Alaska and causing major destruction.
Black market for tobacco products reaches 25% in Greece due to overtaxation
Greece’s black market for tobacco products hits 25% as overtaxation drives illegal trade, with criminal networks benefiting from failed revenue policies.
After the heatwave, the bill shock: Greeks brace for soaring electricity costs
Greek consumers face soaring electricity bills after record heatwave forces continuous air conditioning use, with wholesale prices jumping 20% in July.
Japan tsunami warning triggers evacuation at Fukushima nuclear plant
Fukushima nuclear plant workers evacuated as Japan issues emergency tsunami warning following powerful Pacific earthquake off Russian coast.
Massive 8.8 earthquake hits Russia: 4-meter tsunami strikes Kamchatka
Powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering 4-meter tsunami waves and evacuation orders across Pacific region.
Turkey’s Eurofighter deal changes the geopolitical game – What the EU fears
Turkey’s Eurofighter deal with European powers signals a major shift in geopolitical alliances, as Ankara strengthens its strategic position within NATO and the EU.
Manhattan massacre victims: Hero cop, mother of two, and girl in wrong place
Tragic stories emerge from Manhattan massacre: heroic police officer, devoted mother of two children, and young woman who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Greece heatwave ends: 13 days of extreme heat reaching 46°C
Greece’s 13-day heatwave finally ends after temperatures reached 45.8°C, marking one of the longest extreme heat periods ever recorded in the country.
Weather forecast: When heat subsides, how August will unfold
Meteorologist reveals when Greece’s intense heatwave will end and forecasts potential for another heat surge in August with temperatures above normal levels.
Kyriaki Griva murder trial: 40-year-old sentenced to life imprisonment
40-year-old sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Kyriaki Griva. Court orders investigation into GPS tracking violation. Family expresses gratitude.
UK to recognize Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to ceasefire
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces conditional recognition of Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to ceasefire and commits to two-state solution.
IMF upgrades global growth forecast as Trump tariff threats ease
IMF raises global growth forecast to 3% for 2025 as Trump’s tariff threats ease, boosting economic confidence despite ongoing trade risks.