Trump and the model of power
It’s hard to believe that only six months have gone by since Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as president of the United States.
Pay hikes for many will be below 2026 inflation
Many will see pay raises lower than the rate of inflation in 2026. The draft budget to be submitted to Parliament on October 6 is expected to place a low bar on average 2026 inflation, even below 2.5%.
Five Turkish nationals remanded in Greece on drug and firearms trafficking charges
Five Turkish nationals have been remanded to prison after their court hearing on charges of felony drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
Authorities expand streaming piracy investigation in Arta
Prosecutors in the western city of Arta have widened an investigation into illegal streaming, summoning about 200 users of one such subscription piracy service to answer questions as part of a preliminary probe.
Athens Stock Exchange taking 2025 by storm
The Athens Stock Exchange is, so far, the global champion of exchanges, with the best performance this year. The ATHEX general index has risen more than 43% this year.
Gypsy Kings | Athens | September 21
The Gipsy Kings, led by iconic frontman Nicolas Reyes, will return to Athens for a live performance at the Lycabettus Theater on September 21.
Notorious former Soviet crime figure arrested in Crete under Interpol warrant
A man linked to organized crime in the former Soviet Union has been arrested in Crete for the second time in roughly ten days and has been taken to Agia prison under an Interpol warrant.
Quantity vs quality
When tourism growth exceeds a destination’s capacity, the result is inevitable: trash piles up on the streets, water runs short and sewage systems collapse.
Family of 4-year-old who drowned in Paxos pool released with travel ban
The parents and grandfather of a 4-year-old girl who died in a swimming pool on the Greek island of Paxos were released following their court hearing, subject to a travel ban.
New labor bill opens for public feedback
Greece launched a public consultation Monday on a sweeping labor bill aimed at modernizing employment rules, reducing bureaucracy and strengthening workers’ protections.