A van burst into flames at a petrol station in the port town of Rafina, east of Athens, on Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the fire service that prevented the blaze from spreading to the fuel pumps.
Greece’s top administrative court, the Council of State, is set to deliver a final ruling on a controversial business tax imposed on short-term rentals, after the case was referred to the court’s full plenary by a secondary panel due to its importance.
The late Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, shared a deep spiritual bond and friendship with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians worldwide.
Greece’s economy is expected to maintain moderate momentum, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting growth of 2% in 2025 and 1.8% in 2026, according to its latest World Economic Outlook report.
Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou announced on Tuesday that the government will offer electricity subsidies for SMEs with retroactive effect.
A 61-year-old man from the city of Kabala in northern Greece was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday after he repeatedly shot his 58-year-old neighbour with whom he had personal differences.
Greek police on Tuesday arrested six people during a raid at a building that had been occupied by squatters since September 2023.
Among the notable speakers at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum (April 9-12) was retired general David Petraeus.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday a three-pronged plan to support low-income pensioners and tenants, and boost public investments, worth one billion euros.
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recalled on Tuesday, Pope Francis’ “generosity” by deciding to return fragments of the Parthenon frieze in 2023, saying it demonstrated “a tangible example of his sincere desire to follow the ecumenical path of truth.”