Popular singer accused of sexual harassment
A 21-year-old man has sued Greek pop singer Giorgos Mazonakis for sexual harassment, a claim the popular performer has denied.
Data show further dip in Greek population
Greece’s population continued to edge downward in 2024 despite strong migration inflows, according to new estimates released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greek PM calls for ‘secure’ solution at key EU summit on support for Ukraine
Greece favors a reparation loan for Ukraine, and European leaders meeting on Thursday in Brussels should reach a solution which will be “legally and fiscally secure” to address Ukraine’s financing problems, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.
Automated VAT collection on the cards
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue plans to introduce an automatic value-added tax collection system, aiming to curb tax evasion and reduce growing reliance on installment plans for VAT payments.
Athens top among European cities facing demographic time bomb, study finds
By 2050, nearly 60% of large European cities will have a working-age population smaller than they do now. Southern European cities are projected to be hit hardest, with Athens expected to record the steepest decline.
Academic accused of preying on family of missing Crete doctor to face court
A 54-year-old academic accused of defrauding the family of a missing doctor by claiming he could help locate him using “quantum technology” is expected to appear before judicial authorities in Crete on Friday.
Farmers’ protests dent government support
The government is paying a slight political price over the farmers’ protests, according to a Pulse opinion poll for Skai TV, which shows New Democracy slipping by one percentage point in voting intention to 23.5%.
TotalEnergies sells Greek RES assets
French oil major TotalEnergies has agreed to sell 50% of a 424-megawatt portfolio of wind and solar assets in Greece to Spanish investment firm Asterion Industrial Partners for 254 million euros, it said on Wednesday.
Study identifies social media posts by politicians that irk Greeks
Greek Facebook users most often respond with anger to politicians’ posts about justice, migration and bank issues, according to research by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki analyzing about 400,000 political posts through September 2025.
Farmers’ meeting to determine further action
Greece’s farmers appear ready to escalate their protest actions, based on decisions taken at local assemblies. However, Thursday’s meeting of representatives from the farmers’ blockades, scheduled for 2 p.m. in Serres, will also determine whether a delegation will agree to meet with the government.