Behind the closure of 204 branches, insiders allege that Greece’s postal reforms are less about efficiency and more about paving the way for privatization
After backlash from ruling-party MPs over plans to shut most post offices, the Prime Minister’s office seeks a way to defuse tensions. A €30 million gap, internal blame games, and angry lawmakers threaten to turn a communication misstep into a political crisis.
Greek vehicle owners can access 2026 circulation taxes on the myCAR portal and pay by December 31, 2025. Late payments incur escalating fines, while electric and low-emission vehicles may be exempt from fees
Turkey’s Eurofighter deal with Britain marks not only a major upgrade for its air force but also its renewed engagement with Europe’s security architecture, while Athens remains firm on blocking Ankara’s access to EU defence programs
Hellenic Post (ELTA) begins a controversial downsizing plan, closing dozens of branches across Greece despite backlash from local communities and politicians. Management says the move is vital for the company’s survival under EU rules.
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The sudden shutdown of 204 Hellenic Post branches has sparked protests from local authorities and residents, raising concerns about rural isolation and the impact on elderly citizens reliant on essential postal and financial services
An abrupt announcement by Hellenic Post (EL.TA), Greece’s state-run postal service, that it will close no less than 204 branches around the country generated a firestorm of reaction on Friday, with the matter now set for debate in Parliament at the committee level. EL.TA’s management had long hinted at another round of branch closures as […]
Strong cruise and container terminal activity boosted Q3 revenues by 11.3% at Piraeus, Greece's largest port.
ELTA said that activity at its branches now contributes less than 10% of total revenue while consuming over 50% of operating costs.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend the Ministry of National Defense event and lead a virtual cabinet session despite mild symptoms, emphasizing accelerated government reforms this autumn
A massive data breach has exposed 183 million Gmail passwords, along with those from other major email providers. Cybersecurity experts urge users to check if their accounts are compromised and to immediately change passwords and enable two-factor authentication
According to authorities, the suspect claimed he received a box containing the vaccines at a bus station in the city of Keşan, which lies just across the northeast Greece border in European Turkey
It’s the EU’s latest plan to boost its defenses as relations with Russia worsen
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Greece’s state budget recorded a $9.35 billion primary surplus in the first nine months of 2025, surpassing targets as tax revenue outperformed expectations and spending remained below forecast, Finance Ministry data show
In a Rose Garden ceremony on what would have been his 32nd birthday, former U.S. President Donald Trump honored conservative commentator Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The European Broadcasting Union delays the decision on Israel’s 2026 Eurovision entry following recent developments in the Middle East and the Gaza ceasefire agreement
Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ decision to place the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Ministry of Defense has sparked fierce political backlash, with critics warning of blurred lines between military and civilian authority in one of Greece’s most symbolic public spaces
European Parliament backs mandatory contracts, clearer labeling, and stricter import standards to ensure fair income for farmers and safeguard food quality across the EU