The joint statement asserts that the Greek government has neither the political nor moral grounds to justify or support what the opposition characterizes as war crimes.

A new report by ELSTAT reveals sluggish retail trade, with Greeks increasingly bargain hunting and switching to second-hand shops.

A young man was kidnapped near Athens on May 6. The abductors demanded €25,000 in ransom and received part of it before the victim managed to escape.

A survey by Greece's Mental Health Research Institute shows that Greek teens can easily access cannabis and alcohol.

UPD Greek Minister of Rural Development and Food Kostas Tsiaras has decided to terminate the term of Nikos Salatas as interim president of the board of directors of OPEKEPE, citing reasons of overriding public interest. The decision was driven by the need to eliminate any potential doubts regarding the smooth and effective cooperation of the agency […]

The minister noted that unemployment has dropped to 9% and announced the launch of a new platform, Job Match, aimed at connecting job seekers with positions in the tourism sector.

Northern Greece residents, older adults, and low-income earners express deep concern over rising costs and economic instability.

Greece’s PM proposes reform targeting lifetime tenure of public employees amid calls for greater accountability and efficiency.

“Of course, it is important to continue supporting Ukraine, our army, our domestic defense production, and to strengthen air defense. We are grateful for Greece’s continued readiness to help protect lives.” Zelensky stated.

The European Prosecutor's Office charged that 'gathering digital evidence at the headquarters of OPEKEPE proved particularly challenging and was significantly delayed until 4 this morning'

The Greek economy is set to experience two more years of strong economic growth, according to Morgan Stanley, with the American-based multinational investment bank forecasting a GDP expansion of 2.2% in 2025—a slight deceleration of just 10 basis points compared to 2024. For 2026, Morgan Stanley projects a notable slowdown in the Greek economy, when […]

PASOK spokesperson Dimitris Mantzios urged the Greek government to “find its voice” and condemn Israel, according to his remarks.

The Greek government will up enforcement of Hydra's vehicle ban, while Spetses' exemptions are set to shrink after the completion of a capacity study.

The tax office has issued a final warning to those owing taxes and social security contributions, threatening to publish their names if they don't pay up.

Read on to learn about Greek name day traditions and how to nail the perfect greeting to Eleni and Konstantinos on May 21.

The expansion of direct air connections is further boosting Greece’s appeal to long-haul travelers.

The European Public Prosecutor Office (EPPO) has uncovered the involvement of members of the Board of Directors and employees of the Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy (C.A.P.) Aid Schemes (OPEKEPE), Greece’s payment and control agency for EU agricultural subsidies. EPPO describes the mechanism as an organized fraud and corruption scheme targeting EU-funded agricultural […]

The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET), Greece’s food watchdog, has recalled a batch of a favorite sweetbread called tsoureki – a Greek-style brioche bread with hazelnut praline filling—after it was deemed “unsafe” and “harmful for consumption.” After testing, EFET concluded the product was found to contain the chemical “coumarin” at levels exceeding the legal maximum for […]

The court found that the defendants were guilty of multiple environmental crimes, including the intentional sinking of a vessel, discharge of polluting substances, and causing environmental damage for profit.

Passenger traffic at Greek airports operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority recorded a 14% uptick in the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the HCAA. There was a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic across all Greek airports during the first four months of 2025. Passenger traffic from January to April 2025 […]