Tsipras’ return divides the Greek left
Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ fiery book presentation has exposed deep fractures within Greece’s fragmented center-left, complicating efforts to unite opposition forces against the ruling conservatives.
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
Fire erupts at recycling plant near Thessaloniki, no injuries reported
A fire broke out early Friday at a recycling plant in Diavata, on the outskirts of Thessaloniki, authorities said.
Floodwaters sweep through Foinikounda; residents, tourists evacuated
Severe flooding hit homes, tourist accommodations and camp sites in Foinikounda, a seaside settlement in the southern Peloponnese, early Friday after a river overflowing from the Grizokampos area surged toward the coast during storm Byron.
Storm Byron wreaks havoc across country
Severe weather from a system named Byron swept across Greece on Thursday, flooding roads, prompting school closures and triggering multiple emergency alerts as authorities warned of worsening conditions overnight.
Farmers block border crossings
Farmers across Greece intensified their protests, expanding blockades at key border crossings while tensions with the government deepened after a canceled meeting between Crete’s farmer representatives and senior officials.
Storm Byron batters Greece, triggering school closures and widespread flooding
A powerful weather system named Byron swept across much of Greece on Friday, forcing widespread school closures, disrupting public services and causing severe travel delays as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed large parts of the country.
Greece, Bulgaria and Romania sign agreement on Aegean-Black Sea corridor
Greece, Bulgaria and Romania’s agreement on the Aegean-Black Sea Vertical Corridor, a strategic rail and road axis that will connect the three countries via Alexandroupoli, has been signed in Brussels.
Greece to raise some €8 bln from the markets in 2026
Greece is expected to raise around 8 billion euros from the markets in 2026. The plan of Public Debt Management Agency head Dimitrios Tsakonas, according to reliable information, predicts that of the borrowing needs that Greece has in 2026, the amount of around €8 billion will be covered by bond issuances.
Cyprus saw deflation in November
Cyprus experienced deflation in November, at a rate of 0.5%.