Is Erdogan moving Turkey closer to a Russia-style autocracy?
As President Recep Tayyip Erdogan moves Turkey closer to a Russia-style autocracy, what does this mean for the CHP, Turkey’s main opposition, and ultimately for the West?
Tourists shift spending from restaurants to supermarkets in Greece
Greece’s restaurant sector is seeing weaker sales this summer despite record arrivals of foreign visitors, as more tourists opt for supermarket meals and cooking at short-term rentals, industry officials said.
Gunfire reported during early morning brawl at Athens park
Police said a group brawl early Wednesday morning at Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park in Ilion, western Athens, involved gunfire, though no injuries were reported.
Tsipras said to plan new party in 2026
Opinion polls in the wake of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) will be crucial in determining the timeline of a new party to be founded by former prime minister (2015-19) and left-wing SYRIZA leader (2008-23) Alexis Tsipras.
Man charged after threatening minors with weapon
A 49-year-old man was charged with weapons violations after allegedly threatening minors with a shotgun for making noise at a park. The incident occurred in the Thessaloniki suburb of Stavroupoli.
Hotel chains eye 4-star units
Large foreign hotel chains are continuously expanding their presence in Greece.
EU needs a new sanctions system to target people smugglers, says EU chief
The European Union needs a new sanctions systems targeting people smugglers and traffickers, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, adding it should be part of measures allowing the bloc to manage migration “effectively.”
Greece to get €788 mln SAFE loan
Greece is expected to receive about €788 million in loans through the European Union’s new SAFE financing tool, aimed at strengthening defense spending across member-states, the European Commission announced on Tuesday.
Athens to host EuroLeague Final Four in 2026 after 19-year gap
Athens will host the EuroLeague Final Four in 2026, returning the basketball showpiece to the Greek capital for the first time in 19 years, organizers said on Wednesday.
Postecoglou replaces Nuno as Forest head coach
Nottingham Forest have appointed former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou as head coach after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.