Yvette Cooper said mobilizing frozen Russian assets is key to supporting Ukraine and pressuring Moscow, as she held wide-ranging talks in Athens on security, migration, Gaza and bilateral UK-Greece ties

Greek authorities and Frontex coordinated a large-scale sea rescue south of Crete, as four separate incidents within 24 hours led to the safe recovery of 667 migrants amid favorable weather conditions

After reiterating that the government remains open to dialogue, the prime minister sought to strike a chord with public opinion by invoking the holiday season and the need to avoid inconveniencing travelers.

This extension is intended to prevent implementation problems, particularly in older leases or where parties have not yet fully adjusted to the new requirements.

For residential users, the proposal includes a doubling of the monthly fixed water supply fee from 1 to 2 euros, translating into an additional annual cost of 12 euros.

Greek authorities have ordered the pretrial detention of the alleged ringleader of a major cocaine trafficking network, following the seizure of up to four tons of the drug aboard a fishing vessel in the Atlantic.

Facing divisions over using frozen Russian assets, EU leaders opted to raise money against the bloc’s budget to keep Kyiv financed for the next two years, while leaving Russian funds frozen pending potential war reparations.

Mostly sunny conditions are expected across Greece, with increased cloud cover in eastern regions and Crete, while early morning frost in the north and dense fog in several areas may affect travel.

Greece recorded the second-fastest expansion in card usage among the EU’s 27 member states over the 2015–2024 period, according to a new study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). The study highlights a steady decline in overall cash usage, differing intensities of electronic payments across transaction categories, and the continued positive impact […]

The survey showed that 71% of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, while just 24% say it is moving in the right one.

The challenge for Greece, therefore, is not insufficient civic engagement but limited strategic capacity. When citizens experience dissent as an end in itself rather than a means to reform, protest risks reinforcing stability rather than challenging it

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that it has signed a deal with YouTube running through 2033.

Greek shoppers are cutting back and hunting for bargains as inflation takes a toll on the cost of holiday celebrations.

Following the meeting, Minister Kikilias said the talks reaffirmed the “strong and continuously upgraded cooperation in the field of maritime security.”

UN report details mass killings, executions, and abuses after Sudanese paramilitary group seized Zamzam displacement camp, highlighting a humanitarian crisis affecting nearly half a million people

In Attica, Israeli buyers account for the largest share of foreign purchasers, followed by buyers from Turkey and Lebanon, with notable interest also coming from China and Ukraine.

Deal comes even as tensions between the two Middle Eastern countries have been high because of the war in Gaza

Migrants in Greece face years-long waits for residence permits, with bureaucratic delays blocking access to work, healthcare, and social benefits despite active contribution to society

Moscow criticizes U.S. oil tanker blockade on Venezuela, calling for dialogue and reaffirming support for Maduro, while China opposes unilateral pressure but offers no direct aid