The number of suspects held in pre-trial detention has risen to eight as judicial questioning continues in Greece’s OPEKEPE subsidy fraud case involving an alleged network accused of defrauding millions in EU farm subsidies through Greece’s OPEKEPE agency

New decrees and legislative changes clarify which construction permits tied to building bonuses” provisions can remain valid after court rulings, bringing much-needed clarity to owners and investors

The deadline for submitting annual "Pothen Esches" declarations has been extended to November 15, 2025. Taxpayers must review automatically imported bank and investment data carefully, as errors or omissions remain their responsibility

Daylight saving time ends in Greece and across the EU on Sunday, October 26. At 4:00 a.m., clocks will move one hour back to 3:00 a.m., marking the start of winter time — a practice still in effect across Europe despite talks of abolishing it

A new study reveals worrying rates of underage drinking in Greece, with 92% of minors saying alcohol is easy to buy and one in three 16-year-olds consuming five or more drinks in one sitting. Experts warn that unchecked access fuels rising alcohol and nicotine use

Eleven defendants in a Greek agricultural subsidy investigation were released with restrictions after denying wrongdoing. Authorities continue hearings, with remaining accused scheduled to testify over the weekend

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to Dionysis Savvopoulos, calling his musical legacy a vital part of Greece’s collective memory and praising his role as a chronicler of the nation’s social and cultural journey over five decades

A 50-year-old man in Koropi, Greece, is charged with attempted murder after violently attacking his wife and injuring one of their children. The woman remains in critical condition, while authorities prepare for the suspect’s formal questioning

Authorities are moving to shut down a nightclub in Gazi, Athens, where a 16-year-old collapsed and later died. The venue had reportedly served alcohol to minors before, with ambulance calls made for similar incidents in the past

A 50-year-old man attacked a police officer with a knife in Kallithea, southern Athens, early Saturday morning after vandalizing parked cars. Both the attacker and the officer were hospitalized but are out of danger

Crowds gathered at Athens’ Metropolitan Cathedral on Saturday morning to pay their final respects to Dionysis Savvopoulos, the legendary Greek songwriter, ahead of his funeral and public tributes by political and artistic figures

Traffic and parking restrictions will be in place today across Athens and Piraeus for student parades marking Greece’s national holiday on October 28. Drivers are urged to avoid the affected areas and follow police directions

Thousands gathered at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on Saturday morning to pay their last respects to beloved Greek songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos, whose funeral and burial took place later in the day

Traffic restrictions are in effect across central Athens on Saturday for the public farewell and funeral of Dionysis Savvopoulos, with key streets closed around the Metropolitan Cathedral and the First Cemetery

The exercise involved mine neutralization teams, divers, autonomous mine detection and disposal vehicles, medical staff, and support personnel from Belgium, Estonia, the United States, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Poland and host Greece

PM Mitsotakis chaired at meeting in Athens on Friday convened to examine measures aimed to avoid water shortages in the country, especially for the greater Athens-Piraeus area

The annual Argo Awards celebrated outstanding Greeks abroad in fields from science to gastronomy, highlighting the global reach of Hellenic talent and innovation

According to the man, the injured dog is called “Rex” and had run away from his residence in a village in SW Greece hours before being found covered in blood from a severe tear in its rectum

October 28 is among the mandatory public holidays. On such days, employment is prohibited, as is business operation, except for companies that are legally allowed to open on Sundays and official holidays.

A 40-year-old Lithuanian woman is hospitalized in critical condition after being brutally assaulted by her 50-year-old Greek husband in front of their children in Koropi. Authorities investigate the incident and have taken the children into protective care