Russian Foreign Ministerwarns that efforts to discuss post-war security guarantees for Ukraine without Moscow are futile. He criticizes Western leaders’ approach and stresses Russia’s insistence on being directly involved in any agreements affecting European security

Greek health authorities report two deaths linked to West Nile virus as 47 domestic cases have been confirmed since January, most involving the nervous system. Infections continue to spread across multiple regions, with new cases reported last week

Greek firms including GEK Terna, PPC, Metlen, AVAX, HELLENiQ Energy, and Motor Oil are positioning in Romania to enter Ukraine’s future reconstruction market.

Greece faces an intense but brief heatwave as temperatures soar up to 42°C in parts of the country, including Athens, before cooler weather returns over the weekend

Tourism boosts Greece’s economy as travel revenue jumps 11% in H1 2025, offsetting a 1.2 billion euro trade deficit in June. Overall, the current account deficit narrows to 692.7 million euros compared to last year

Inspectors found more than 100 violations in restaurants, leisure services, and beauty and beach rental businesses across popular Greek islands, resulting in fines, temporary closures, and ongoing investigations

Nearly 22% of Greeks went without necessary healthcare in 2024 due to cost, waiting lists, or distance, the highest rate in the European Union, highlighting critical challenges in the national health system

Thursday will bring mostly clear skies across Greece, with a slight rise in temperatures. Light clouds may appear in the Ionian and northern mainland, while evening and early morning hours could see limited visibility in parts of the west and north.

Health leaders emphasize the need for rapid recruitment of doctors and nurses, while highlighting ongoing improvements and the importance of patient dignity in public healthcare

Dropping numbers have also drastically affected the number of pupils attending primary schools, as well as tertiary education, with the specter of empty classes and auditoriums now on the horizon

Court rejects the mayor’s complaint, citing the need to safeguard the ancient Portara monument until permanent fencing is installed.

While the government highlights improvements in healthcare, collapsing hospital infrastructure and staff shortages fuel public anger and fierce opposition criticism

A dramatic rescue unfolded on a Thessaloniki beach when a Romanian father and his two children were swept away by strong currents. A nearby SUP paddler intervened, bringing the family safely back to shore

Half a century after Jaws vilified sharks, scientists warn that these vital predators are far more threatened by humans than the other way around. In Greece, many species are at risk of extinction despite legal protections and monitoring efforts

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said Athens will not deploy troops to Ukraine, stressing Greece’s firm support for Kyiv while rejecting domestic criticism of its position on the war

A group of locals in Veria have raised concerns over a firefighting drone, citing privacy and noise issues, while officials argue it poses no data protection risk

Police in Katerini uncovered a case where a 50-year-old prisoner allegedly extorted €300,000 from a man by phone, linking the threats to grenade and Molotov attacks on relatives’ homes earlier this year

UBS lowered Greece’s 2025 growth forecast to 2.3% but sees recovery driven by consumption, investment, and tourism, with banks still outperforming the European average.

Athens must meet strict milestones by August 2026 to avoid losing EU Recovery Fund money, with billions still to be absorbed despite steady progress so far

Police issued thousands of fines across Greece in a nationwide crackdown on helmet use, as new traffic laws impose stricter penalties to improve road safety and prevent deadly accidents