The outgoing European chief prosecutor criticises the dispute over prosecutors’ mandates and rejects claims that the agricultural subsidies investigation in Greece was politically motivated

Athens sees its strategic partnership with Israel as extending beyond individual leaders, but amid uncertainty with Turkey and shifting energy and maritime dynamics, the strength of Israel’s next government carries significant weight for Greece

Persistent rainfall will gradually subside across much of Greece on Oct. 29, although showers will linger in eastern and southern areas before becoming increasingly isolated later in the day

A new trail in Parnitha National Park near Athens allows wheelchair users and other visitors with mobility challenges to enjoy the forest independently, with accessible routes, rest areas and upgraded facilities at the Bafi mountain refuge.

From stalled EU decisions on energy and long-term spending to delayed farm subsidies and uncertainty over gas transit routes, Greece faces mounting risks as major economic initiatives struggle to deliver on their promises.

The end of Recovery Fund financing has halted the intake of new samples, putting specialized cancer testing, 35 scientific jobs and a network of 10 research institutions at risk

Severe flooding in southern Pelion has inundated homes and businesses, cut off villages and disrupted power supplies. The mayor says rainfall brought water volumes comparable to those seen during Storm Daniel in 2023

A proposal to ban cash payments for orders delivered by courier has been withdrawn following objections from retailers and concerns from consumers who prefer to pay in cash

New Fire Service guidelines require vegetation clearance, safer fuel storage, fire detection systems and round-the-clock emergency planning at telecommunications sites in forested areas. Existing installations will have two years to comply where adjustments are practically feasible

Germany, France, Italy and Greece have objected to a proposal to make Canada the European Union’s first “associated member,” citing legal uncertainty and concerns that the undefined status could set a precedent for other non-EU countries.

Greece’s annual commemoration of its 1940 resistance to Italy has evolved through political conflict, competing historical narratives and changing ideas of national identity. Historians Harris Athanasiades and Polymeris Voglis explain how the anniversary took shape—and which parts of the past were left out.

Students from schools across Athens marched through the capital as Greece commemorated the 1940 “Oxi” (“No”) anniversary. The ceremony was attended by political, military, religious and other public officials.

Updated forecasts warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail across parts of eastern Greece on Wednesday, with the highest-level red alert in Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia and the Dodecanese islands.

Speaking after Greece’s October 28 military parade in Thessaloniki, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of peace, national sovereignty and military deterrence, linking the country’s defense spending to economic stability.

Greece’s October 28 military parade featured advanced air defense systems, long-range missile launchers, drones and unmanned naval vessels, highlighting the country’s plans to modernize its armed forces and expand domestic defense technology.

Urban planning studies covering hundreds of municipal areas have advanced under an EU-funded program, but none of the resulting plans has received final approval. The next challenge is turning them into legally binding rules governing land use and development

Greece’s economy was devastated during the 1941–1944 occupation, as soaring prices, a collapsing currency and the seizure of national resources left households struggling to survive. Gold sovereigns became a store of value, while an enforced loan to Germany and Italy added to the country’s financial burden

The €23.8 million contract will add seven high-speed vessels built entirely in Greece to bolster maritime border surveillance, policing and search-and-rescue operations

An albino roe deer with a snow-white coat and pink eyes has returned to the wild in northern Greece after spending two weeks recovering from a head injury

The new food assistance program is expected to provide eligible households with vouchers averaging €60 per month, with the first payment potentially reaching €1,000 because of retroactive payments. The €400 million program will allow recipients to choose where to buy groceries.