Greta Thunberg says she was mistreated during Israeli detention
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said she was mistreated during her detention in Israel, speaking on Monday after arriving at Athens International Airport, Eleftherios Venizelos.
Greek government reaffirms support for Cyprus amid tensions over power cable project
The Greek government has reaffirmed its support for Cyprus and emphasized the importance of the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, amid rising tensions over its viability and cost-sharing.
‘It’s my duty to speak out’
European chief prosecutor explains the message she wanted to send from Athens and responds to her critics
Greek and Saudi energy ministers discuss strategic cooperation, Saudi-Greek interconnection project
Greece’s Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou met with Saudi Arabia’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef to discuss strengthening strategic energy relations between the two countries.
Ieronymos meets father on hunger strike over Tempe train disaster
Archbishop Ieronymos, head of the Orthodox Church of Greece, on Monday met with the father of a young man killed in the 2023 Tempe train disaster, who has been on a hunger strike for more than three weeks.
Robbie Williams Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns, singer says
British singer Robbie Williams said city authorities called off his upcoming Istanbul concert “in the interests of public safety” after Turkish NGOs and social media users campaigned for the event to be canceled and protested against his appearance.
Ladbrokes owner’s ex-CEO in UK court charged with bribery in Turkey
British betting company Entain’s former CEO and other senior directors appeared in a London court on Monday charged with bribery and fraud connected to gambling in Turkey.
Government dismisses impact of Tsipras resignation
Greece’s conservative government on Monday downplayed the political impact of former prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ resignation from parliament, saying his departure would make little difference to the legislature.
New Left leader Charitsis urges leftist unity after Tsipras resignation
Alexis Charitsis, leader of the New Left, a SYRIZA splinter party, described former prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ resignation from parliament on Monday as “a personal choice, which is entirely respected,” while urging left-of-center parties to unite against the ruling conservatives.
Greece sees 2026 economic growth at 2.4%, says fiscal council
Greece’s economy is seen growing 2.4% next year on robust tourist receipts, domestic demand and investment, according to the country’s 2026 draft budget plan cited by the Greek fiscal council on Monday.