Deep wage and purchasing power gap in Greece, Eurostat data highlight
Greece ranked second-lowest in the EU in 2024 in terms of average annual adjusted full-time wages, at €18,000, narrowly above Bulgaria (€15,400), according to Eurostat.
Tempe victims’ families group head says she will step down if asked
Maria Karystianou, head of the victims’ families association for the Tempe railway disaster that claimed 57 lives nearly three years ago, has said she is prepared to step down if she is formally asked to do so.
Farmer blockades ease in Western Macedonia while some border crossings remain closed
The farmers’ blockade in Western Macedonia at Siatista on the Egnatia highway ended at 5.30 p.m., along with the blockade at the Filota junction. The highway is now open from Florina to Kozani and from Edessa to Kozani, in both directions.
Cypriot authorities suspect video is disinformation operation
Cypriot authorities investigating a controversial video circulated on the X platform questioning the campaign financing of President Nikos Christodoulides believe the recording shows characteristics of an organized hybrid operation aimed at directly harming the Republic of Cyprus.
Serres prosecutor received multiple reports on family of teen accused of homocide
The Serres prosecutor received three reports between 2021 and 2024 concerning the family of a 16-year-old boy now charged with the intentional homicide of a 17-year-old, a local official has told Kathimerini.
Store manager arrested for serving alcohol to minors
Authorities have arrested a 28-year-old store manager in Petroupoli, western Athens, for serving alcohol to minors during an operation codenamed “Night Shepherd.”
Cyprus president urges anyone with evidence of bribery to report it amid controversial video
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has called on anyone with evidence of bribery linked to his election campaign or presidency to submit it to the authorities, in his first public comments following the online circulation of a controversial video questioning his campaign financing.
Νew mufti of Didymoteicho sworn in
Emin Serif has been sworn in as the new mufti of the northeastern city of Didymoteicho in a ceremony at the Education Ministry in the presence of Minister Sofia Zacharaki.
Milka chocolate products recalled over missing allergen label
The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has ordered the immediate recall of two Milka chocolate products after inspections found that the allergen hazelnut paste was not listed on the Greek-language packaging.
Two arrested in Athens with more than 45 kilos of cannabis
Athens police from the DIAS unit arrested two foreign nationals, aged 32 and 33, on Wednesday for transporting and possessing drugs in the Omonia area.