The PM who queued for the cinema
Costas Simitis was the antidote to much that preceded him in Greek politics. He was the antithesis of the populism and the melodramatic conflicts that had sometimes gone before him.
‘This is Greece!,’ Costas Simitis’ rallying cry
One of the late Costas Simitis’s most memorable comments, “This is Greece!,” was made in Parliament a few days after the passenger ferry Express Samina sank off Paros, with the loss of 81 lives, on 26 September 2000.
Τhe United States at a crossroads
In a few days Donald Trump will become, again, president of the United States. As the elections revealed, about half of the voters are eager for that day to come, while the other half dread the occasion.
Northern Greece braces for severe weather; school closures, snow chains ordered
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has updated its severe weather bulletin. Heavy rain, strong storms, and snow are expected in northern Greece over the next few hours.
Greek frigate joins European mission in Red Sea
The Hellenic Navy frigate Hydra is currently in the Red Sea, joining the European mission “Shields” to safeguard maritime navigation in the region.
60 arrested in Thessaloniki drug raids
A total of 60 people were arrested over the past six days for drug possession and trafficking in various areas of the city.
Falling tree kills man in Crete
A 43-year-old Cretan man has been killed by a falling tree.
Sakkari’s match delayed by one day as heavy rainfall disrupts Australian Open
Heavy rainfall that struck Melbourne for nearly six hours disrupted the Australian Open schedule, which kicked off today in the Australian city.
Mitsotakis outlines 18 tax reductions and 7 income support measures in 2025
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis resumed his weekly government update, outlining the government’s key measures, including tax reductions, support for low-income pensioners and disposable income increase.
Three police officers detained for failing to arrest drunk driver before fatal Chania crash
The three police officers who failed to arrest the 45-year-old driver, despite finding him intoxicated, driving recklessly, and without a license before he caused a fatal accident in Crete, have been detained by order of the prosecutor.