The snap election in the largely agricultural region was the first to be held since a court ordered former transport minister Jose Luis Abalos—a close ally of Sanchez—to stand trial in a corruption case.

Australian police say homemade explosive devices were hurled at a crowd before the Bondi Beach mass shooting but did not detonate, as court documents reveal months of planning and fuel renewed calls for tougher gun laws

At the camera installed on Syngrou Avenue alone, more than 1,000 violations were recorded for mobile phone use and failure to wear seat belts.

Twelve suspects, including six minors, were arrested in Athens after police uncovered an organized network that used students to sell cocaine and marijuana inside and around school grounds, enforcing strict discipline with threats and violence.

Rain and isolated thunderstorms will affect southern islands, while cooler temperatures, fog, and early-morning frost in northern regions shape a wintry Monday across Greece.

Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer who became paraplegic after an accident, joined five other passengers—including business executives—on the suborbital journey.

Cambridge Dictionary’s choice for 2025—“parasocial”—expands the term to include relationships not just with celebrities but with AI chatbots and digital companions.

Aegean Airlines also reported notable interest in alternative destinations such as Tunis, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Zagreb and Morocco.

After a brief warm spell, Greece faces two phases of unsettled weather with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dropping temperatures through New Year’s

Kyiv uses aerial drones to attack a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker off Libya, marking its first long-range maritime strike nearly 1,250 miles from Ukraine’s borders

Russian president claims Moscow has made compromises in talks and says the conflict could stop if Kyiv and Western nations provide security guarantees, while denying any intent to attack Europe

Greece faces an early seasonal spike in influenza, with the A(H3N2) K subvariant posing higher risks for seniors, immunocompromised individuals, and those with chronic conditions. Health authorities urge vaccination and preventive measures.

The group is urging Greek authorities to reject proposed EU rules on NGT foods, citing risks to safety, environment, and consumer rights.

Putin outlines battlefield gains in 2025, while Ukraine and allies dispute Moscow’s commitment to peace as casualties mount on both sides

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.

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia will seize additional Ukrainian territory by force if Kyiv and European leaders reject U.S.-brokered peace proposals, criticizing Europe for fueling “hysteria” over a NATO conflict

The head of the European People’s Party praises Kyriakos Pierrakakis’ election as Eurogroup president as proof of Greece’s economic turnaround and reform-driven stability

Greece celebrates the commissioning of its first FDI HN Belharra frigate, “Kimon,” with a ceremony highlighting naval strength, Franco-Greek defense cooperation, and the strategic role of modernized Hellenic Navy capabilities.