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Authorities on Friday cited the existence of a “extended network” in Irakleio (Herakleio) set up to bilk fraudulent payments from the new defunct OPEKEPE agency that operated under the rural development ministry
From January 1, 2026, drivers will face higher tolls on Attiki Odos, Olympia Odos, and Moreas highways, with small increases expected to impact daily travel for cars and trucks
The incident has sparked an investigation by the relevant coast guard station in the region, as the killing of the endangered species is a serious violation of environmental law in the country
The Union of Greek Shipowners will fund the purchase and installation of the HEPOS system on trains using the country's rail system
New legislation limits deferments for university, graduate, and doctoral students, sparking protests over potential impacts on medical training, research careers, and Greece’s academic and scientific workforce, raising concerns of increased brain drain
Bus services across Athens will pause for six hours on December 17 as the city’s transport workers hold a general assembly, with early disruptions expected before routes gradually resume in the early evening
A high-level meeting between government ministers and farmers from Crete ended without a resolution, as producers warn that the island is facing severe economic strain and may escalate protests if no solutions emerge
In ongoing second-instance trials, the prosecutor describes Golden Dawn as a structured criminal organization rooted in Nazi ideology, while anti-fascist groups and Pavlos Fyssas’ mother rally public support outside the courthouse
