Greek joy at US-China port fee freeze deal
The US and China have agreed to suspend the imposition of port fees on ships bound for either country.
ELTA CEO resigns amid downsizing furore
The CEO of Hellenic Post (ELTA), Grigoris Sklikas, submitted his resignation on Tuesday, citing strong reactions from lawmakers, including ruling New Democracy, to the organization’s restructuring plan, which included the closure of over 200 branches across the country.
Road tax the same as this year’s and due by December 31
The 2026 road tax notices were posted on Monday on the myCAR platform of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue.
Motorcyclist killed in Kypseli road crash
A 72-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning in a traffic accident in the Kypseli neighborhood of Athens.
Government meets on ELTA restructuring amid backlash over branch closures
A broad meeting on the restructuring of the Hellenic Post (ELTA) was held at the Maximos Mansion under the leadership of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis following widespread backlash over planned branch closures, government sources said.
‘People live inside bubbles that technology reinforces’
Both times I’ve met Yorgos Lanthimos in person for an interview, he’s faced the same conundrum. “Here we go again, stressing over my Greek.”
US envoy presents her credentials
US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, presented her credentials to the President Konstantinos Tasoulas at the Presidential Mansion on Tuesday
Police search for suspects after Chalkida fan brawl leaves one dead
Authorities are searching for two people who were caught on security cameras removing evidence from the scene of a bloody fan brawl on the island of Evia, early Tuesday morning.
Six arrested in Halkida deadly soccer fan clash
Six people have so far been arrested in a police crackdown on hooligan violence, that led to one dead and two injured early Tuesday morning, according to sources.
Thessaloniki begins municipal olive harvest for vulnerable households
Thessaloniki workers began harvesting olives on Tuesday morning as part of a program to produce “Thermaikos Chrysos”, a municipal organic oil that will be distributed to vulnerable households, the Thessaloniki Green Department said.