Internal affairs officers of the police department, in the presence of EU prosecutors, conducted a spot raid at the headquarters of the Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy (C.A.P.) Aid Schemes (OPEKEPE) in Athens on Monday after allegations of fraud involving agricultural subsidies. Two prosecutors of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) were also […]

Buyers of Greek property from the European Union (EU) have invested a total of €1 billion in 2024, a whopping 52.5% increase compared to 2023, according to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG). Foreign buyers are increasingly seeking holiday homes with gardens and swimming pools in regions such as Crete, Rhodes, and the Ionian […]

Greece remains one of the European Union’s top defense spenders, allocating 3.08% of its GDP to military expenditures in 2024 — far surpassing NATO’s 2% guideline.

A key component of the agreement is a long-sought UK-EU security and defense pact. EU officials say this opens the door for British companies to participate in large-scale European defense projects, an area previously closed off after Brexit.

Klavdia’s sixth-place finish is a significant achievement for Greece, marking a return to form in the contest and reigniting public enthusiasm for Eurovision

Time Out has named a sea lagoon in northern Greece as the best beach in Europe for 2025, with destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia also in the “top 10”. Taking the top billing is Port Glarokavos, which is located in the Kassandra Peninsula of Chalkidi (Halkidiki) prefecture. Kassadras is the western-most of three […]

The finals took place on Saturday evening in Basel, Switzerland, where 26 countries competed.

Toddlers shown saying 'Welcome to Albania' in their native language

The pressing issue of climate change and how the Conference of Parties (COPs) impacts national and regional policies, with a specific focus on Greece, was explored by a panel of speakers, including Deputy Chief Editor of tovima.com, Cheryl Novak, on Thursday in Brussels. The event titled “The EU and Climate Action: From Baku to Belém” […]

New Blockade Targets Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” Amid Ongoing Efforts to Curb Energy Exports

As the countdown to the Grand Final ticks down, one thing is clear: this year’s Eurovision is anything but predictable. With bold debuts, surprise exits, and underdog victories, the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown

In interviews, Klavdia has expressed her lifelong admiration for the Eurovision Song Contest, describing it as a “magical world” she’s dreamed of being a part of since childhood.

The semi-final will begin at 22:00 (local time) and will be broadcast live on ERT1

Greek working hours were the longest in the European Union in 2024, averaging 39.8 hours weekly, according to data released by Europe’s statistical authority, Eurostat. The figures showed Greek employees clocked six hours more than the average EU, which stands at 36 hours per week. The data places them well ahead of their counterparts in […]

Logan’s first win came in 1980 with “What’s Another Year,” which topped the charts in eight countries. His second victory followed in 1987 with “Hold Me Now,” a major hit in Ireland, Israel, Belgium, and ten other countries.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni calls for culture to be treated as a strategic, not secondary, policy in the EU.

One thing’s for sure, Greece’s history at Eurovision is full of color, drama, and flair—win or lose, it’s never boring

A European court has ruled the European Commission erred in refusing to release text messages exchanged between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The case, dubbed “Pfizergate,” started to unfold in 2021, when Ursula von der Leyen revealed the existence of text messages […]