Journalist Jo Pierri of TO BHMA International Edition brings you the day's top headlines from Greece in a short and sharp English-language news bulletin on MEGA News

Wednesday serves up a blend of sunshine and springtime surprises. Whether you're heading to the beach or the mountains, pack for warmth but prepare for a quick shower if you're north of the isthmus.

The Spanish government blocked 66,000 short term rental listings on Airbnb as protests against soaring rents and overcrowding intensify.

Minister of Maritime Affairs Vassilis Kikilias emphasized that the government’s strategy is focused on supporting the country’s productive 'backbone', namely, SMEs and the many

The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET), Greece’s food watchdog, has recalled a batch of a favorite sweetbread called tsoureki – a Greek-style brioche bread with hazelnut praline filling—after it was deemed “unsafe” and “harmful for consumption.” After testing, EFET concluded the product was found to contain the chemical “coumarin” at levels exceeding the legal maximum for […]

Applications may be submitted online via gov.gr from Tuesday, May 20 at 18:00 until Thursday, June 19 at 23:59.

The bear, protected under Greek and EU law, was found dead near a village in Kastoria. Killing or injuring animals is a criminal offense under Greek law.

The average number of transactions per card rose from 107 in 2023 to 122 in 2024. This was largely due to the surge in debit card use, which saw an average of 134 transactions per card, up from 115

The letter, which made explicit reference to a specific case and insinuated a monetary reward, was hand-delivered to the judge.

A fire broke out at the Corfu prison on Tuesday, after inmates reportedly set fire to mattresses and plastic in protest against intensive cell checks.

The siblings, a 6-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother, are now being treated at the hospital’s pediatric unit.

Local authorities and residents remain on high alert as the aftershock sequence unfolds. Scientists urge residents to stay vigilant yet calm, as seismic activity may continue in the coming days.

Journalist Jo Pierri, Assistant Managing Editor of TO BHMA International Edition, brings you the day's top headlines from Greece in a short and sharp English-language news bulletin on MEGA News

Expect mostly clear skies nationwide, with afternoon clouds developing over central and northern regions. Localized showers are likely in the mountainous areas of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

The “digital wallets” of Greece and Cyprus, “Gov.gr Wallet” and the “digital citizen” app, respectively, as of Monday are connected, allowing citizens of either country living in the other to better facilitate transactions and ID confirmation with credit institutions and public agencies. The initiative was presented on Monday at the presidential mansion in Nicosia by […]

Artificial intelligence language and writing models, like ChatGPT and Grok on social media X, have become an integral part of work and daily life in most of the world. Although admittedly their measured use can be beneficial for saving time in workplaces, an uncritical dependence, or even worse blindly trusting their responses about complex personal […]

Internal affairs officers of the police department, in the presence of EU prosecutors, conducted a spot raid at the headquarters of the Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy (C.A.P.) Aid Schemes (OPEKEPE) in Athens on Monday after allegations of fraud involving agricultural subsidies. Two prosecutors of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) were also […]

In his message on the occasion of the 106th anniversary of the Pontic Greek genocide by the Ottoman Turks, the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, called for the international recognition of the atrocity, emphasizing that the sacrifice of the Pontic Greeks “leaves us with the legacy of the struggle against all forms of […]

Klavdia’s sixth-place finish is a significant achievement for Greece, marking a return to form in the contest and reigniting public enthusiasm for Eurovision

Attica will see a few passing clouds, with a light breeze turning slightly throughout the day. Highs will peak near 27°C, ideal for enjoying the great outdoors