The veteran leftist politician said internal divisions and rejection of a bid for cooperation with Alexis Tsipras' new movement undermined his leadership

Around 46,000 participants in Greece’s free obesity treatment programme face a possible interruption as authorities seek emergency funding to extend care until a planned restart in September.

Pressed for time, four in 10 Greeks now choose ready meals, spending an average of 770 euros a year as supermarkets expand their share of the market.

Smaller homes are becoming Greece’s top choice as soaring prices, rising living costs and demographic shifts reshape the housing market. Demand is expected to remain strong through 2026.

Health authorities have confirmed a case of West Nile virus infection in a person over 60, warning that more cases may appear during the summer and autumn months.

The teenager is hospitalized in intensive care after suffering severe injuries while diving into shallow water from a pier, with authorities continuing to investigate the incident.

New wind farm investments worth around €400 million boosted installed capacity in the first half of 2026, although the industry warns that permitting delays continue to slow the rollout of renewable energy projects.

Police say the criminal group carried out nine ATM bombings, stole more than €440,000 and even opened fire on officers during a getaway. The investigation into the network remains ongoing.

Greek and Syrian officials discussed voluntary, safe and sustainable returns for Syrian nationals, along with asylum, migration management and closer cooperation on return procedures in line with international law

Greece ranks fourth among OECD countries in terms of the return rate of its own citizens.

The government has begun talks with the food industry and supermarket chains on a new voluntary agreement aimed at reducing the cost of everyday products from September

For generations, wild greens, known in Greece as xorta, have been part of the Greek summer table. Served simply, often boiled and dressed with olive oil and lemon, they are one of the quiet staples of the Mediterranean diet. Now, scientists are paying closer attention to what Greek households have long known: these humble seasonal […]

A new WWF Greece report finds plastic waste remains far above European limits on Greek beaches, while microplastics were detected for the first time in coastal sand samples.

A rare blanket octopus, a deep-sea species seldom seen near shore, was spotted just off a beach on the Greek island of Evia, giving swimmers a remarkable glimpse of one of the Mediterranean's most unusual marine creatures.

Walkers discovered a British hand grenade dating back to World War II near a river, prompting a controlled disposal operation by military bomb disposal experts.

The old assumption that groundwater reserves would always recover after winter rains is collapsing under climate pressure and uncontrolled extraction

Rain and scattered thunderstorms are expected across northern and eastern Greece on Thursday before conditions improve, with warmer and mostly sunny weather returning on Friday

Athens has become a cornerstone of US regional strategy through defense, energy and infrastructure cooperation, Guilfoyle tells Economist conference

The NATO chief stressed alliance unity after summit, while Mitsotakis says legal hurdles to Turkey's return to the F-35 program remain in place

Brussels claims the Greek legislation discriminates against temporary public-school teachers, citing unequal maternity and sick leave provisions.