The “Active Battle” bill introduces a unified incident command system and a prevention-focused crisis model, while opposition parties warn of gaps in planning, staffing and coordination
PHAROS AI Factory, one of the EU’s 13 AI hubs, opens in Greece to provide computing power, data, and expertise to startups, universities, and research centers, aiming to accelerate AI projects in health, culture, language, and sustainability
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets Narendra Modi for the third time since upgrading ties to a strategic partnership, as Athens seeks a pivotal role in global AI governance and the India–Europe corridor
Mostly sunny conditions across Greece, with afternoon rain in western regions, strengthening southerly winds over the Ionian, morning frost in the north, and slightly higher daytime temperatures.
The deadly incident was reported on Wednesday afternoon in coastal southeast Athens, although police are still trying to determine where the incident took place and under what circumstances
The decision was made during Wednesday's meeting in Athens between Citizens’ Protection Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis and his Serbian counterpart, Internal Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic; Halkidiki and Zakynthos cited
Over half of Greek workers have taken on — or are seeking — a second job in order to meet rising living costs, while nearly four in ten have increased or plan to increase their daily working hours, according to a global survey by Randstad Workmonitor in 2026. Fifty-one percent of respondents in Greece say […]
12 photographs showing scenes from the mass execution of 200 Greek men by Nazi occupying forces at Kaisariani shooting range in Athens on May 1, 1944, were declared a protected national monument; Athens seeks their possession
In the auction of 26-week Treasury bills totaling 400 million euros, the yield settled at 1.84%, down slightly from 1.86% recorded at the previous sale.
Tram Line 7 now reaches Greece’s largest port, easing passenger access and marking a key upgrade in Athens-Piraeus transport.
Five years after burials, decomposition of bodies in Kavala’s cemeteries remains incomplete due to Covid-era precautions, prompting authorities to plan reburials following removal of protective plastic coverings
A report by the Financial Times that the incumbent European Central Bank (ECB) president, Christine Lagarde, is considering stepping down from her post, apart from causing some jitters in the EU currency exchange rate (the euro recorded a slight 0.16% drop against the US dollar in the morning), has also raised questions about the motives […]
The licensing freeze was widely welcomed by island residents and local officials, who feared that commercial development would alter the character of the coastline and damage fragile ecosystems.
Greek authorities send experts to Belgium to examine historic photos of 200 patriots executed by Nazis in 1944, aiming to preserve the collection as a national monument and return it to Greece for public and historical safeguarding
Services have been suspended from the port of Volos to the Sporades islands, while routes between Kavala and Thasos remain on hold.
The Minister of Citizen Protection of Greece announced major prison expansion, electronic monitoring rollout, and updates on AI traffic cameras as authorities aim to modernize facilities and reduce inmate overcrowding
Moscow and Beijing reject U.S. claims of covert nuclear activity, as Washington pushes for a new arms control pact including both nations
Strong winds, overflowing rivers, and fallen trees leave hundreds of areas in Greece facing evacuations, power cuts, and extensive infrastructure damage, as authorities race to restore safety and services
The new scheme launches earlier than ever, offering 300,000 vouchers, expanded benefits for families and mothers, and up to 12 free nights in selected regions to boost domestic tourism and support vulnerable groups
In terms of Actual Individual Consumption adjusted for purchasing power standards, Greece stands at roughly 70–75% of the EU average.