Omerta leads to vendettas
It is not the wiretapped conversations between a range of state officials and other suspects implicated in Greece’s EU farm subsidy scandal that “are shocking,” as some are saying.
How Germans learned the significance of the word ‘ochi’ 10 years ago
Looking back today at the events surrounding the Greek referendum in July 2015 from a German perspective, one is still struck by the level of animosity, oversimplification and polarization that characterized the political relationship between Berlin and Athens at the time.
‘Stand Up Therapy’ – You are not alone
How would you respond to a live therapy session? Manos Hatzimalonas managed to convince several to make the bold move in his “Stand Up Therapy” in a theater in central Athens, and the result was successful.
Flow of Golden Visa applications reverts to normal
The downward trend in the rate of new applications for residence permits through the Golden Visa residence permit program continued in May.
Police identify Agia Paraskevi shooting victim as Polish national
The victim of Friday’s fatal shooting in the Agia Paraskevi suburb of Athens has been identified as a 43-year-old Polish national.
Luxury holiday home prices soar in the Cyclades
The asking prices for luxury holiday homes in the Cyclades have increased faster than the rest of the market in the last 12 months.
Erdogan confident Turkey will receive F-35 jets under deal with Trump
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was confident that Turkey would be readmitted to the US F-35 fighter jet program in line with “an agreement” with US President Donald Trump.
Athens to trial overnight public transport services on Saturday
Athens will trial 24-hour public transport on Saturday night, extending metro, tram and selected bus services into the early hours of Sunday as part of a push to improve late-night mobility in the capital.
Conservative MP Zetta Makri files extortion complaint against journalist
Zetta Makri, a lawmaker with Greece’s ruling New Democracy party, has filed a complaint alleging extortion by a journalist, local media reported on Saturday.
Ten years on, New Democracy denounces ‘referendum of shame’
Greece’s ruling New Democracy party commented on the 10th anniversary of the 2015 bailout referendum with a social media post on Saturday, criticising the political leadership at the time over its handling of the crisis.