The alleged leader of a criminal network accused of defrauding Greece’s agricultural payment agency has been jailed, bringing the total number of pre-trial detentions to ten. The case involves 37 defendants accused of illegally claiming EU farm subsidies
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives in Thessaloniki to attend the Ohi Day military parade, marking his first appearance at the city’s celebrations since 2019. Major traffic restrictions are in place ahead of the events.
An 18-year-old from Rhodes was fatally shot when armed robbers stormed the restaurant where he worked weekends in Brazil. His family, who had moved there for work, is devastated as authorities continue to investigate the attack.
Eleven defendants in a Greek agricultural subsidy investigation were released with restrictions after denying wrongdoing. Authorities continue hearings, with remaining accused scheduled to testify over the weekend
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to Dionysis Savvopoulos, calling his musical legacy a vital part of Greece’s collective memory and praising his role as a chronicler of the nation’s social and cultural journey over five decades
The annual Argo Awards celebrated outstanding Greeks abroad in fields from science to gastronomy, highlighting the global reach of Hellenic talent and innovation
Greece’s recovery narrative often celebrates rising GDP growth rates and tourist arrivals. Yet these figures mask an uncomfortable truth: many Greeks still feel they are running hard but standing still
A retired man in Thessaloniki was detained for seven hours after security staff accused him of stealing public property — a small sprig of rosemary — from a hospital garden, in a case that has sparked disbelief and criticism
Over 330,000 animals have been slaughtered amid a sheep pox outbreak, threatening feta production and triggering fears of sharp price hikes across Greece.
"As long as Turkey maintains a standing casus belli against Greece, and as long as it continues to challenge the sovereignty of Greek islands in the Aegean, it’s obviously impossible for us to agree to such participation,” Mitsotakis said pointedly.
Specifically, 66.8% of Greek citizens reported difficulty making ends meet, compared with 37.4% in Bulgaria and 28.7% in Slovakia.
Every smaller transaction reveals a larger reality: families trimming shopping lists, professionals scrutinizing expenses, and consumers struggling to make ends meet.
In lieu of wreaths, the family encourages donations to music education: a cause close to the Savvopoulos’ heart.
The number of Greek employees who state that their level of education exceeds their job requirements varies significantly by occupation.
In 2023 alone, the industry generated 2 billion euros for Greece, contributing 973 million euros to GDP and creating 22,600 jobs, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
While most Greeks still hold unfavorable views of Donald Trump, a new Metron Analysis survey reveals a sharp increase in positive opinions — particularly among right-leaning respondents
Motorists should expect road closures, diversions and heavy vehicle bans ahead of the October 28 'Ohi Day' parades and events.
Despite its rich literary heritage, Greece has long struggled to bring its contemporary writers to an international audience. Today, a new generation of authors, agents, and initiatives is carrying Greek voices to readers across the globe
Born in cosmopolitan Xanthi in 1925, Manos Hadjidakis transformed modern Greek music—bridging rebetiko and classical forms, winning an Oscar, clashing with power, and redefining beauty as a form of truth and freedom. His life was a song of defiance and grace.
The Greek premier will highlight defense priorities, reaffirming Greece’s support for a comprehensive “360-degree” approach to European security that also safeguards the Union’s external borders.