Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou urges Athens and the EU to formally recognize the State of Palestine, arguing it is the only realistic path to peace and a step that could empower moderates on both sides of the conflict
A new licensing framework requires crypto exchanges and wallet providers to meet EU MiCA standards, while tighter checks aim to curb money laundering and tax evasion
The Greek Ministry of Labour has challenged Eurostat figures showing the country leading the EU in long working hours, arguing that employees work fewer extra hours than reported
Bank of Greece data confirm that visitors spent significantly more regardless of the modest rise in arrivals. Germans, French, Italians, and Americans, in particular, boosted spending per trip, helping widen the surplus.
Rental costs in Greece have surged far beyond family budgets, with student apartments in cities like Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras now averaging €500–€800 per month, creating mounting pressure for government intervention
Air travel data shows a sharp rise in autumn arrivals, with destinations like Crete, Rhodes, and Athens staying busy well into November thanks to strong demand from the US, UK, Germany, and Israel
Dozens of passengers were stranded for hours on a historic railway line in the Peloponnese after a train broke down in a remote mountain area. Fire services and Hellenic Train organized a rescue operation
Athens told the United Nations that Libya’s objections to Greek offshore exploration south of Crete are legally baseless, stressing its rights under international law
GATCA will stop work for 4 hours as part of a 24-hour strike declared on that day by the largest civil servants’ union, the Supreme Administration of Greek Civil Servants Trade Unions ADEDY.
Monday will bring sunshine across most of Greece, with afternoon showers limited to the mainland mountains. Temperatures remain near seasonal averages, while northerly winds in the Aegean may reach up to 6 Beaufort.
A new study warns of decades of demographic decline, with shrinking birth rates, an aging society, youth emigration, and housing pressures driving the trend
Once reliant on imports, China is rapidly expanding olive cultivation and brands, raising concerns that Greek olive oil could lose ground in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets
Temperatures will dip slightly this weekend with scattered showers and storms in the north, before a new heatwave is expected to hit in early September
A 40-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his wife in front of their children remains missing, with police investigating whether he may have taken his own life
Once seen as an affordable daily treat, coffee has become a rising expense for Greek households, with forecasts warning of further price hikes in cafés, supermarkets, and even at home
Saturday will bring mostly sunny weather across Greece with a drop in temperatures. Some afternoon showers may develop in the northern mountains, while African dust may affect the south
A sweeping labor reform set for parliament in September introduces extended daily shifts, flexible schedules, and new rules for collective bargaining, sparking debate between workers and employers
More than 47,000 retired military beneficiaries will receive back payments covering January 2021 to March 2023, with authorities outlining how the sums must be declared for tax purposes
The government will accelerate the issuance of professional and producer licenses to strengthen local markets, promising more competition, options for consumers, and new opportunities for vendors
A 54-year-old woodcutter was seriously injured in a forest near Metsovo after being pinned by a beech tree trunk, prompting a major rescue operation