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Legal challenge seeks to annul ‘De Grece’ surname and Greek citizenship for former royals
A legal challenge has been filed with Greece’s top administrative court seeking to annul the granting of the surname “De Grece” and Greek citizenship to members of the former royal family. The petition was submitted by Panagiotis Lazaratos, a law professor at the University of Athens.
Massive protest in Serbia: From railway tragedy to government accountability?
A tragic railway station collapse in November 2024, which killed 15 people, has reignited public outrage in Serbia, reminiscent of the 2023 Greek train collision.
Athens, Paris agree on April 14 date for French defense minister’s visit
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu is scheduled to visit Athens on April 14 for his long-awaited trip, which has been pending since the start of the year.
Greece’s response to cost-of-living crisis failing vulnerable populations, report shows
Greece’s response to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is proving inadequate, with high housing costs, insufficient wage increases and nearly half of households unable to afford basic necessities, according to a 2024 report by the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR).
Veteran Greek journalist Labis Tsirigotakis dies at 82
Labis Tsirigotakis, a long-serving Greek journalist and state broadcaster ERT’s London correspondent for approximately four decades, has passed away at the age of 82.
Key figure of Turkish criminal gang arrested in Thessaloniki
Authorities in Thessaloniki have arrested a man suspected of being a key figure in a Turkish criminal gang.
Opposition MPs walk out of Tempe crash parliamentary inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry into Greece’s deadliest train disaster turned tense Thursday when opposition lawmakers walked out in protest at the handling of the testimony.
Athens fire in Tavros area contained by firefighters
A fire that broke out on vacant land in the Tavros area of southwestern Athens on Thursday, burning wooden pallets and garbage, appears to have been brought under control by firefighters.
Samaras responds to Venizelos’ suggestion to step back from politics
Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras responded Thursday to a suggestion from his political rival, Evangelos Venizelos, to withdraw from active politics.