EMPs ask Mitsotakis to block new sales of Greek-owned ships, which are allowing the Kremlin to maintain its “shadow fleet”. They highlight the huge profits being made by some Greek shipowners following the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia

The risk posed by microplastics—and more recently, nanoplastics—identified in both the Greek marine environment and in seafood intended for consumption is a growing concern for public health.

Greece’s Finance Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, held a high-level meeting on Friday, April 25, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender.

Trust in institutions in Greece is declining, and around one-third of Greeks expressing doubt that any of the current political parties will provide a better future.

JP Morgan has raised its target prices for Greek banks, despite revising its forecast for the European Central Bank’s key interest rate downward, now expecting it to reach 1.5% by the end of 2025. Alpha Bank: JP Morgan included higher loan volumes in its revised estimates, reflecting the bank’s stronger-than-expected performance in 2024. Despite lowering […]

Four in ten Greeks are on the verge of changing jobs, as more than half of the country’s workforce believes that now is a good time to find new employment, according to findings from a global survey conducted by analytics firm Gallup. The findings highlight a significant decline in Greek workers’ satisfaction with both their […]

Ministry of Environment and Energy has officially announced the framework for electricity subsidies targeting approximately one million businesses across Greece.

Greek household disposable income posted a slight rise of 1.4%, according to data released today by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The average inflation for the October–December 2024 quarter reached nearly 2.5%, translating into a 1.1% decline in real disposable income. This highlights the erosion of household purchasing power due to the persistent cost-of-living crisis […]

The man had long been on police radar for involvement in the Greek mafia, including fuel smuggling, extortion, and protection rackets.

Demonstrations have been planned in all major Greek cities for May Day 2025; seafarers and pensioners join broader labor movement.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis posted on his Facebook page on the occasion of the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. “Today, we honor the memory of the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide, which occurred 110 years ago, while remaining vigilant against all forms of violence and intolerance,” Mitsotakis stated in his post […]

A director of a public service office was among six people arrested on suspicion of participating in running a ring smuggling antiquities in Crete in a sting operation carried out by Greek law enforcement agents on Wednesday, April 23. According to local news site Cretalive.gr, the 58-year-old senior official is a well-known resident of Heraklion, […]

Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey, Greek professor of seismology Kostas Papazachos expressed heightened concerns that a more powerful quake could be forthcoming in the region. Speaking to public broadcaster ERTNews, the professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki emphasized that “earthquakes in the range of 7.0 to 7.4 magnitude have […]

Top Greek seismologist Efthymios Lekkas weighed in on the strong 6.2 quake that shook Istanbul on Wednesday in an interview with public broadcaster ERT, stressing it was still premature to determine whether the earthquake was the main seismic event or a precursor to a larger one. Lekkas said it was unclear if a fault would […]

This juicy Greek pasta casserole, known as pastitsio- is made with rigatoni and a creamy béchamel sauce. It is perfect for comfort-food-lovers craving a Greek twist on baked pasta.

The Greek PM made a surprise announcement of €1 billion in support measures, aiming to boost declining public support.

The Greek government is mulling a package of tax breaks and support measures aimed at easing the burden on property owners and renters while also cracking down on undeclared rental income. According to government sources, the proposed changes under discussion include modifications to the tax scale for rental income — with potential reductions in tax […]

The survival of Istanbul's once-thriving Greek Orthodox community at stake

Insights into decades of tourism are brought to life through 40 posters and numerous brochures—some featuring designs that remain visually groundbreaking even today.

Greece’s new ID cards will include a 12-digit PIN for digital access to public services. Replacing legacy IDs is mandatory by 2026.