Thessaloniki oncologist convicted of bribery
A 52-year-old oncologist has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence by the Three-Member Misdemeanor Court of Thessaloniki, after being found guilty of accepting a bribe from a cancer patient.
Second general strike this month as unions protest new labor law
Thousands of demonstrators have marched through the streets of Athens as labor unions called the second general strike this month to protest a new labor law.
George Gaudy Trio | Athens | October 17
Greek singer, songwriter and producer George Gaudy performs with his trio at the Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Paleologou) on October 17.
Commission greenlights Greece’s 6th payment request for €2.44 billion under RRF
The European Commission said Tuesday that Greece has satisfactorily completed the 32 milestones and seven targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the sixth instalment of funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centerpiece of NextGenerationEU.
Corinth Canal closed again for maintenance work
The Corinth Canal closed indefinitely to navigation on Tuesday to allow for scheduled restoration work on its slopes, its operator announced
Erdogan sees joint Gaza reconstruction effort, swift financing
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he will seek Gulf, US and European support for the reconstruction of Gaza under the new ceasefire deal, and he believed project financing will be provided swiftly.
A candidate disappeared months ago after an ocean swim. Can he still win?
A Greek-American political candidate in the New York City suburbs went for a night swim in the Atlantic Ocean this past spring and never returned.
Greek strike against labour reforms disrupts transport, services
Tourists are pictured along with riot police officers during a demonstration of a 24-hour nationwide general strike, in Athens, Greece, on 14 October 2025.
Paws and effect: Cyprus grapples with a million stray cats
The island of cats has a cat problem. Officials in Cyprus estimate there is roughly one feral cat for every one of its 1 million inhabitants – though activists contend the actual population is hundreds of thousands higher.
How Prometheus lit a fire in Athens
The unveiling of Prometheus, a new sculpture placed at the entrance of Athens’ Pedion tou Areos park to mark the 100th anniversary of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen, has ignited debate over the use and stewardship of public space in the Greek capital.