Rain and Storms Expected Across Greece on Friday

'Threats against sovereign states are automatically rejected', diplomatic sources in Athens later responded

While designed to simplify digital services, Greece’s new Personal Number system poses potential risks to citizens’ sensitive data if misused or mishandled

To this end, a phone call between Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump is expected in the coming period

Washington has signaled to Kyiv that it must accept a U.S.-drafted peace framework requiring territorial concessions and limits on Ukraine’s armed forces, sources say, as President Zelenskiy seeks support from Turkey and prepares to meet U.S. military officials

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The government’s 2026 draft budget, delivered to Parliament on Thursday, outlines tax relief for families, young people, and the middle class, alongside strong growth forecasts and expanding public and private investment

Rivers swell, roads flood, and landslides block key routes in northwestern Greece as authorities warn of continued severe weather through the weekend.

Western and northern regions face the heaviest rainfall, while much of the country remains cloudy with scattered light showers, warm temperatures and strengthening southerly winds.

European Commission proposes easing and postponing parts of the AI Act and other tech regulations to reduce red tape and respond to criticism from major technology companies

Greece’s recycling rate is at just 5.2%, far below the EU average of 11.8%.

Greece recorded one of the lowest inflation rates in the EU—1.6%, down from 1.8% the previous month.

At the same time, FT notes that Belgium’s deputy premier Vincent Van Peteghem is an early favorite to take over as Eurogroup chief

Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist Manolo Karalis is among three athletes nominated for the World Athletics Fair Play Award 2025, recognized for his sportsmanship, support of fellow competitors, and exemplary conduct on the track.

Widespread unsettled weather continues, with heavier rain and thunderstorms in the west and north, hazy skies from elevated dust, and unusually warm temperatures for mid-November.

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