Eight suspects aged 24 to 33 spent the night at police HQ after a 200,000-euro armed bank robbery, as authorities probe links to a 2025 heist
After a standout dress rehearsal in Vienna, Greece’s Eurovision entry “Ferto” is surging in the betting odds, fueling hopes of the country’s first victory since Helena Paparizou’s iconic 2005 triumph
In 2025 alone, exports of strained yogurt reached 559 million euros, marking a remarkable 42.5% increase in value, while export volumes climbed by nearly 42%.
BBC has tipped Greece’s “Ferto” by Akyla as one of the standout entries of Eurovision Song Contest 2026, placing it just behind Finland in the race for victory.
Government pours money into AI, electric cars and military power, while consumer confidence sags and job market grows bleak
Survey finds growing concerns over corruption and selective enforcement of laws, while most voters reject potential new political movements linked to Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou
Authorities said assault rifles had been recovered as investigators examine possible links to additional robberies
The incident reportedly occurred near the old army camp on the outskirts of Neapoli, a small town located southwest of the city of Kozani and close to the forested mountain zones of the Pindus mountain range
Greece's June pension payments begin May 26, split across two dates depending on fund type, covering both private sector and public sector retirees
The base, set up for special forces and search-and-rescue teams, was almost discovered early in the conflict
Political parties are gearing up, the questions of internal change loom
CERN's incoming director says machine learning is transforming particle physics, from detecting rare events to probing the future stability of the universe
The Supreme Judicial Council voted unanimously to renew the mandates of three Greek EPPO prosecutors, but for two years rather than the five-year term EPPO chief Laura Kovesi had granted them.
Four masked, AK-47-wielding robbers stormed a bank in Fthiotida, making off with around €200,000
Trump dismissed the proposal in a social media post. “I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, without elaborating.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze households, more Greeks are scaling back — or entirely giving up — their summer holiday plans, with even short escapes increasingly out of reach
Despite the expansion of Greece’s digital work card system, labor violations and undeclared employment remain widespread, prompting intensified inspections in high-risk sectors.
Athens is introducing a new tourism zoning framework with stricter bed limits for overcrowded destinations, sustainability-focused upgrades, and special levies aimed at easing pressure on islands strained by overtourism
Inflation in Greece climbed sharply in April, with steep rises in energy, fuel and basic food prices placing even heavier pressure on household budgets and the overall cost of living
An eyewitness account from two young boys led Greek police to unravel a brutal killing near Thessaloniki, with two suspects confessing and authorities now searching a river for the victim’s body