Greece ranks 89th out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters without Borders.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted 15 government policies “for labor” in a TikTok post on the occasion of Labor Day. Among other things, the Greek PM referred to a 35% increase in the minimum wage, a drop in unemployment to its lowest point in the past 17 years, and the creation of 500,000 new […]

International news outlet Politico focuses on the recently surfaced “Blue Skies affair,” which led to opposition parties unleashing harsh criticism against the ruling party of New Democracy (ND) and PM Mitsotakis, using the title “Financing scandal rocks Greece’s ruling party” in its feature article. Blue Skies is a subsidiary of the much more well-known communications […]

At the center of the controversy is the claim that Blue Skies paid salaries to more than a dozen individuals who simultaneously held key positions within New Democracy, effectively operating as a covert wing of the party

A 59-year-old ethnic Greek man from Georgia was taken into custody in the northern Greek port city of Alexandroupolis under suspicion of spying for Russia. According to reports, the man claimed to have been acting on behalf of another individual, to whom he sent military-related photos and video footage. The investigation conducted by the National […]

Greece, along with Germany among the first member-states to request fiscal exemption for extra defense outlays

Kostis Hatzidakis, Vice President of the Greek government and the New Democracy party, has been elected Vice President of the European People’s Party (EPP) during the party’s congress held in Valencia. Hatzidakis secured 328 votes in the election, earning him a place among the party’s leadership. According to available information, the newly elected vice presidents […]

The file includes testimonies and evidence that mention former ministers, including ex-Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis.

Mitsotakis highlighted that any EU defense cooperation with non-member states must align with the Union’s strategic interests and respect the security concerns of all member states.

Ruling conservative New Democracy (ND) leads second-placed PASOK in the latest opinion poll conducted by Interview.  Although ND still maintains a double-digit lead over PASOK, Prime Minister Mitsotakis failed to reverse the government’s negative momentum despite his recent pledges to raise one-off payments to pensioners and rent subsidies. At the same time, the survey shows […]

Police have cordoned off a major avenue in downtown Athens after a bomb threat call at the Hellenic Parliament. Authorities are currently evacuating the building and conducting thorough security checks as the situation unfolds. Police forces have cordoned off Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, the main road in front of the Parliament. A bomb disposal unit and […]

Spending is projected to rise by approximately 500 million euros between 2025 and 2026, as part of a comprehensive multi-year defense program already outlined by the government.

The prime minister will be accompanied by Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, who will be standing as a candidate for the position of Vice President of the EPP.

The ruling, as reported by Die Welt, states that deportations of single, healthy, and employable migrants to Greece are permissible.

The city of Athens and Boston signed an agreement expressing their intent to collaborate at a ceremony held in Boston late last week.

A significant focus will also be placed on staff evaluation procedures, with the possibility of dismissal depending on the severity of any infractions.

EMPs ask Mitsotakis to block new sales of Greek-owned ships, which are allowing the Kremlin to maintain its “shadow fleet”. They highlight the huge profits being made by some Greek shipowners following the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia

Greece’s Finance Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, held a high-level meeting on Friday, April 25, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender.

Greece plans to strengthen its national defense by creating a new force of 150,000 active volunteer reservists over the next five years Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced on Saturday.

Trust in institutions in Greece is declining, and around one-third of Greeks expressing doubt that any of the current political parties will provide a better future.