Greek uniformed personnel will see holiday pay boosts, retroactive payments, and higher allowances under the new salary system affecting 150,000 officers
Greek police arrested one suspect and detained another. seizing an unregistered shotgun following a deadly shooting in the village of Vorizia, Crete, that left two people dead and four injured. Specialized police units continue raids amid fears of renewed violence
Yannis Lalas, 42, previously charged and later acquitted over the killing of crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz, was gunned down with a Kalashnikov in a central Greece hotel room. Police are investigating a possible contract killing linked to organized crime
Temperatures remain mild today but will drop steadily through midweek as rain returns to many areas
Students and university groups plan a nationwide demonstration on November 6, protesting staff shortages, poor infrastructure, and education reforms that they claim will increase academic pressure and reduce access to free public education
A deadly family feud in southern Crete has left three people dead and many injured. Greece’s police chief and the head of the Greek FBI are traveling to the island as tensions remain high and authorities struggle to contain fears of renewed bloodshed
Over 1 million Greek homeowners in small towns will receive ENFIA tax cuts next year, while property buyers, heirs, and those legalizing unauthorized buildings face higher bills. Key exemptions apply to insured homes and low-income households
Mobile shopping reached an all-time high in Greece during last year’s Black Friday, with smartphones, TVs, and home appliances dominating sales. Consumers increasingly favored convenience, complete services, and tech-driven entertainment
Athens and the wider Attica region face an escalating water crisis as reservoir levels hit historic lows. Officials warn that if current trends continue, the capital could face severe shortages within two years
The sudden shutdown of 204 Hellenic Post branches has sparked protests from local authorities and residents, raising concerns about rural isolation and the impact on elderly citizens reliant on essential postal and financial services
A violent feud in southern Crete, where gunfire between families was exchanged, has left several people dead and many injured. Police have launched a large-scale operation to restore order
Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle arrived in Athens to a warm reception. Her first official duties include meetings with Greek leaders and participation in a major transatlantic energy forum
The body of a 75-year-old woman was found in her home on Salamina, with security cameras showing at least two perpetrators breaking into the residence
They were later stopped by police on a provincial road leading away from Delphi
The victim was rushed by an ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was intubated but out of danger. Nevertheless, he will reportedly be transferred to Athens to treatment in an ICU and surgery
The 2.5-year-old girl, who was pulled unconscious from a pool on the island of Rhodes, died in a UK hospital after two weeks of intensive care, with involuntary homicide charges now likely against family members, hotel staff
Greece’s telecom regulator has ordered the withdrawal of Apple’s iPhone 12 model after EU tests found it emitted higher-than-permitted radiation levels, following a similar decision by France and the European Commission
An abrupt announcement by Hellenic Post (EL.TA), Greece’s state-run postal service, that it will close no less than 204 branches around the country generated a firestorm of reaction on Friday, with the matter now set for debate in Parliament at the committee level. EL.TA’s management had long hinted at another round of branch closures as […]
Greek police raided an occupied university-owned building in the Cretan port city, arresting six people linked to a recent attack on former minister Makis Voridis
Clouds and cooler temperatures are spreading across Greece, with rain expected in western and southern regions and strong northern winds over the Aegean this weekend. Athens may see light showers before heavier rainfall arrives next week