Minimum wage nowhere near enough for buying or renting a house
Young people find it hard to acquire or rent their own home, so many stay in the parental home for years after reaching adulthood.
Minister rejects claims of police violence at farmer blockades
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis dismissed accusations of excessive police force during recent farmer blockades, during a heated exchange in Parliament on Tuesday as lawmakers debated an amendment on gun ownership.
Six in 10 euros of benefits go to pensioners
A deep structural contradiction characterizes the Greek social protection system, as the country spends proportionally more than any other EU state on pension benefits, yet the majority of pensioners continue to live on low incomes.
Greek food safety remains high, ministry says
Food safety in Greece remains high, with 97% of plant-based food samples tested in the first ten months of 2025 within legal pesticide limits, the Rural Development and Food Ministry said.
Man arrested in Athens over forgery, migrant smuggling operation
Police have arrested a 58-year-old man in central Athens in connection with forgery and migrant smuggling, authorities said.
US to act as a ‘bridge’ between Greece and Turkey
The intention of the Trump administration to act as a mediator between Greece and Turkey, both on their bilateral relations as well as on the regional framework, was clearly reiterated by the US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, in an interview with Kathimerini.
Greece to repay €5.29 billion early under first memorandum loans
Greece will make an early repayment of €5.29 billion in loans under its first bailout program, the Greek Loan Facility (GLF), after the Boards of Directors of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF) approved the move on Tuesday.
Greece tightens penalties for illegal firearms and explosives use
A new amendment introduces stricter measures and penalties for the illegal possession, use and transport of firearms and explosives, Greek authorities said.
Athens traffic restrictions Sunday morning for road race
Vehicle traffic will be temporarily and gradually restricted on several central Athens streets on Sunday, December 7, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., due to the 43rd Athens Health Run, which will pass through the Thissio, Filopappou, and Acropolis areas.
Arab-Greek forum explores energy, construction cooperation
The 14th Arab-Greek Economic Forum, with construction and energy at its forefront, was held in Athens on November 27–28, bringing together a strong delegation of Arab and Greek business leaders, the Arab-Hellenic Chamber has announced.