Despite a WHO health emergency declaration over a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the European Commission says no extra measures are needed

Eurostat data put Greece's annual inflation rate at 4.6% in April 2026, well above the EU average, as fuel, energy, and transport costs post sharp year-on-year increases.

Arrivals and overnight stays fell slightly year-on-year, though the broader 2026 season looks resilient as Southern Europe surges in European traveler preferences.

A draft renewable energy planning framework would ban new wind farms in the Athens and Thessaloniki metropolitan areas and on mountains above 1,200 meters, while imposing stricter rules on solar developments in protected and environmentally sensitive zones.

On the economic front, the Ambassador opened with a striking anecdote: Austria and Greece exchange roughly 100 million euros' worth of cheese annually.

Police in Crete solved four telephone fraud cases in just two days, arresting a 23-year-old alleged courier moments before his ferry departed and recovering stolen jewelry worth €37,000

A new study presented at a major geoscience conference offers the first short-term probability estimates for future volcanic activity on Santorini, suggesting a 13% chance of an eruption within five years and around 25% within the next decade

Representing King Charles III, the Princess Royal will travel to Athens and Crete for ceremonies marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, including memorial services honoring British and Commonwealth forces who fought alongside Greeks during World War II

Billions in investment projects face cancellation or higher financing costs after Greece's Recovery and Resilience Facility loan envelope is fully committed, leaving numerous applications without funding

All five Italian divers who died in an underwater cave accident in the Maldives have now been recovered and will be sent back to Italy

As Greece moves closer to purchasing two Bergamini-class frigates, it is considering modifications to ensure seamless operations with French frigates

Supreme Court Prosecutor Tzavellas sent a letter instead of appearing before parliament, as PASOK leader Androulakis accused the intelligence service of flouting a court ruling and threatened legal action.

The government says the measure will recognize the demanding nature of frontline healthcare roles, while broader labor reforms on pay transparency and wage equality are also being prepared

The reform introduces major changes to wills, inheritance agreements and heirs’ rights, aiming to modernize a legal framework that lawmakers say no longer reflects contemporary social and economic realities.

A new law expected in June will introduce stricter requirements for electric scooter users, as police data reveal hundreds of violations in just one week of road safety checks

On May 19, 1536, King Henry VIII executed his own wife and Queen, Anne Boleyn, and became engaged to another woman the next day

The organization says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is weighing on growth prospects and fueling inflationary pressures, with updated forecasts expected in early June

Classics and Ancient History led the university’s performance, rising to 34th globally, while Dentistry, Archaeology, and Petroleum Engineering also secured places in the world’s top 100.

The new federation is expected to focus on ensuring reciprocity in trade rules and safeguarding the sector’s position within global markets.