ExxonMobil’s energy interests in Greece at center of Athens meeting
US energy giant ExxonMobil’s interests in Greece and broader issues related to Europe’s energy transition were the focus of high-level talks on Thursday in Athens.
Justice minister meets Pakistani ambassador to address illegal migration
Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis met with Pakistani Ambassador to Greece Muhammad Aftab Aamar Qureshi to discuss illegal migration and the need to combat human trafficking networks.
Man posing as plumber arrested for thefts worth nearly €283,000
A 59-year-old man who allegedly posed as a plumber to enter the homes of elderly residents, primarily, and steal cash and valuables has been arrested in Piraeus, police said on Thursday.
Greece to hold European Parliamentary Technology Assessment presidency in 2026
Greece has assumed the annual presidency of the European Parliamentary Technology Assessment (EPTA) for 2026, Deputy and chairman of the Special Permanent Committee on Research and Technology Stratos Simopoulos informed Parliament President Nikitas Kaklamanis on Thursday.
Fatal car crash in Crete kills 61-year-old man, two hospitalized
A fatal car crash in Faistos, Crete, killed a 61-year-old passenger Thursday.
Navy ships to open for public tours in Piraeus and Thessaloniki
Naval vessels will dock at the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki from Friday to Tuesday as part of the celebrations marking the national holiday of October 28.
Public farewell for Dionysis Savvopoulos to be held Saturday in Athens
A public farewell for songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos will be held on Saturday, October 25, at the Metropolis of Athens, followed by his funeral at the First Cemetery of Athens.
SYRIZA leader’s call for alliance with Tsipras sparks tension at party meeting
SYRIZA leader Sokratis Famellos’ proposal for an electoral collaboration with former party chief Alexis Tsipras’ anticipated political initiative sparked tension during the leftist party’s Political Secretariat meeting on Thursday.
Mitsotakis calls for EU borrowing mechanism to fund defense projects
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for the creation of a European borrowing mechanism dedicated to defense projects in an interview with Politico on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels.
Music of Theodorakis and Hadjidakis to travel the world
The Hellenic Music Ensemble has announced a major world tour in 2026 honoring legendary Greek composers Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis, marking 100 years since their births.