Greek authorities outline three strategies to tackle the looming water crisis in Athens, including river diversions, new groundwater extractions, and emergency desalination plants, aiming to secure the region’s water supply by 2029

A new bill would divert millions in traffic fine revenues from municipalities to police and military welfare funds, sparking backlash from local officials who accuse the central government of undermining local autonomy

In his first interview since stepping down as MP, the former premier attacks the government and calls for a citizen-led renewal of Greek democracy

Athens is preparing to lodge a protest with Israel’s envoy after a video showed far-right Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling flotilla activists “terrorists,” following opposition condemnation of Israel’s actions

The presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the United Nations General Assembly summarized broader problems regarding the way he manages the country’s affairs.

Athens plans to transfer local planning services to the national land registry from 2026, sparking fierce opposition from mayors who see the move as a threat to their authority

Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a no-confidence vote on September 8, with protests planned two days later that echo the “Yellow Vests” movement

Despite opposition from the military leadership and concerns among the public, Netanyahu appears intent on pressing forward. His next phase of operations reportedly includes a significant escalation of combat across Gaza

The clashes come despite a March agreement intended to unify Syria’s fractured military forces. The deal, signed under pressure from both the United States and Turkey, aimed to bring the Kurdish-led SDF under the command of the central government in Damascus

Russia’s recognition is expected to draw close scrutiny from Western governments, particularly the United States, which has maintained a firm stance against legitimizing the Taliban leadership

As political instability deepens, Thai markets reacted with optimism for potential central bank rate cuts, with shares jumping 1.8% after the midday break

Opposition calls for a parliamentary inquiry. The administration weighs up the problem under enormous pressure over the OPEKEPE affair

Vučić has accused the protest movement of being manipulated by foreign interests and described demonstrators as “terrorists” who have taken the law into their own hands

Critics say the restrictions are politically motivated, especially as Hungary gears up for a national election in 2026, where Orban faces a potentially strong challenger after 15 years in power

To overcome these institutional limitations, the government is considering the creation of 45 new corporate entities — one for each of Greece’s river basins or designated regions.

'If the majority of our asylum plan proposals are not included in the coalition agreement and implemented by the cabinet as soon as possible, the PVV will withdraw from this coalition,' far-right leader Geert Wilders had warned

Wilders had warned over the weekend that his party could leave the coalition if most elements of his ten-point asylum plan were not adopted.