Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a VAT reduction for Greek islands with fewer than 20,000 residents, expanding a special tax regime that had previously applied to only five islands
Christodoulides called the project a matter of geostrategic importance while stressing that Nicosia will honor every obligation it has undertaken.
The government is weighing further limits, including the possible suspension of new listings outside Athens in other popular destinations.
A total lunar eclipse was visible tonight, turning the Moon a deep red as it passed through Earth’s shadow. The spectacle began at moonrise and ended before midnight
Greece beat Israel 84–79 in Riga to reach the EuroBasket quarterfinals. Next, they face Lithuania for a place in the semifinals
The government reached an agreement with food industry leaders to revive last year’s price-cutting program, with supermarkets and suppliers offering discounts on a wide range of products
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair that the pension adjustment known as the “personal difference” will be halved in 2026 and fully abolished in 2027, opening the way for more retirees to receive increases
All services on Thessaloniki’s metro line have been halted after a technical issue forced a temporary suspension. Authorities say efforts are underway to restore full operations, with updates expected once the problem is resolved
On September 7, a rare “Blood Moon” will appear as the full moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, visible to the naked eye across parts of the world. The Moon will glow red before returning to its normal brightness later in the nigh
Mitsotakis announced “the boldest income tax reform since the restoration of democracy,” including reductions in tax rates.
The Greek team had effectively bagged the 3 points well before the end of the first half, finding the back of the net four times.
According to the report, inflation based on the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices is expected to continue slowing during the projection period.
Gerapetritis reiterated Athens’ firm support for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity cable project.
Papastavrou noted that in 2005, about 60% of Greece’s electricity came from lignite, while renewable energy now accounts for nearly 60%,
assenger numbers at Athens International Airport rose 6.8% in the first eight months of 2025, while tourists from ten key countries accounted for nearly 70% of Greece’s travel revenue last year
The United States plans to phase out some military assistance to European nations near Russia, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, urging them to shoulder more of their own defense costs
Preliminary data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority shows Greece’s GDP grew just 1.7% year-on-year in second quarter (Q2) 2025, signaling a slowdown ahead of forecasts for the Thessaloniki International Fair
The body of a 65-year-old Dutch woman, missing since Thursday, was located 300 meters deep in Vikos Gorge. Firefighters are working with drones and rescue equipment to recover her remains from the steep ravine
A newly revealed document shows Lisbon’s Gloria funicular was inspected just hours before it derailed, killing 16 people. The operator Carris confirmed a fresh maintenance contract was signed on September 1
A 30-year-old man in northern Greece was arrested after allegedly detaining a 79-year-old Swedish woman he met on Facebook, seizing her money and mistreating her until police intervened