Drunk scooter rider fined in Athens as police step up traffic checks
A woman riding an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol was fined and had her vehicle towed during intensified overnight traffic checks in central Athens, police said.
Tourism at a turning point
Challenges await the Greek destination, with infrastructure issues pointing to saturation.
Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in eastern Mediterranean
Greece, Israel and Cyprus will step up joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean in 2026, deepening their defense cooperation, Greek military officials and a senior source have said.
Athens rapper Negros Tou Moria’s ‘Mavri Ellada’ ranks No 2 on Guardian global albums list
Influential rapper Negros Tou Moria (real name Kevin Zans Ansong) has gained international recognition as his 2025 album “Mavri Ellada” (Black Greece) was recently ranked No 2 on The Guardian’s list of “The 10 Best Global Albums of 2025.”
Ruling party divided over farmer blockades
Ruling New Democracy faces internal divisions over its handling of farmer protests that have blocked roads for nearly a month, according to government sources.
Official says 6 Islamic State militants, 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey
Islamic State militants clashed with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, leaving three police officers and six militants dead, Turkey’s interior minister said. At least eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded.
When the kafeneio closes, the village dies
His apron proclaimed in large letters: “The best grill master is Grandpa.” Judging by what we tasted, it wasn’t an empty boast – an excellent grill master, indeed, clearly taught by a master.
Kolonaki murder case highlights modern investigative techniques
Authorities have reclassified the 2022 death of 87-year-old Eleni Papadopoulou from accidental to homicide, with her 60-year-old son now facing charges.
Farmers show signs of division as roadblocks continue
Farmers protesting across the country appear increasingly divided, with some determined to continue road blockades while others signaling a willingness to enter talks with the government.
Opposition slams ministers’ comments on international law
Socialist PASOK, Greece’s main opposition party, on Monday sharply criticized senior government ministers for comments attacking international courts and human rights organizations, accusing them of undermining the country’s commitment to the rules-based international order and raising questions about the administration’s stance on international law.