New legislation mandates electronic payments for transactions over €500 and introduces stricter penalties to curb tax evasion, while also revising VAT-related fines and oversight of digital transactions

Leaders discuss regional security, condemn Iran attacks and sign AI cooperation deal amid push for stronger economic and tech partnership

The direct ferry service connecting Lemnos with Turkey’s Çanakkale is scheduled to begin next month.

U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Athens in early July, with President Trump also expected to visit Greece before year's end, potentially together en route to the NATO Summit in Turkey.

A new rise in temperatures combined with Saharan dust transport is forecast to affect Greece in the coming days, with atmospheric models indicating a widespread but mostly high-altitude dust presence over the region

The Ecumenical Patriarch used a rare address to Greek lawmakers to defend religion’s role in public life, condemn fundamentalism and call for peace, solidarity, respect for human rights and ecological responsibility.

Greece’s Defense Minister presents a roadmap based on international law for easing tensions with Turkey, while also highlighting a major push to strengthen the country’s defense industry and innovation strategy under the “Agenda 2030” framework

Washington and Bahrain have proposed a UN-backed resolution that could lead to sanctions on Iran and pave the way for a multinational maritime coalition to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Europe’s heat-related deaths are rising, a new Lancet report warns, as Greece and the Mediterranean face growing summer health risks

A luxury Antarctic cruise turned deadly after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers, leaving ~150 people stranded on a quarantined ship off Cape Verde

According to the Medium-Term Plan submitted by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Greece’s public debt is projected to decline to 136.8% of GDP by the end of 2026.

A wave of bancassurance deals is transforming Greece’s insurance market, as major banks deepen partnerships and acquisitions to boost revenues and close the gap with European peers.

Authorities impose a three-month state of emergency on the Greek island due to water scarcity, while extending similar measures on another island facing ongoing supply issues

A major NATO-led air exercise has begun at Araxos Air Base, bringing together international air forces for advanced training, public viewing events, and a multi-phase operational program running through May 2026.

Greece’s Public Order Minister has suggested tighter regulations or even a possible ban on electric scooters for minors, citing safety concerns, while also outlining broader measures on road safety, scams, and domestic violence protection

A new government measure provides expanded rental support for public sector employees stationed away from home, with phased payments and retroactive benefits set to deliver up to three months’ rent relief in 2026

Unseasonably low temperatures and snowfall across Greece mark one of the coldest early May periods in decades, with record-breaking readings and rare snow even near Athens

Governments, employers and unions agree on first international framework to address workplace safety amid extreme weather, recognizing climate change as a growing occupational hazard.