Athens comes alive for a three-day Carnival weekend
Athens is gearing up for a lively three-day Carnival weekend, offering events for families, music lovers, and night owls alike.
Hellenic Initiative launches ‘Ithaka: The Journey of Great Hellenes’ podcast
A new monthly podcast aimed at highlighting prominent Greeks and Philhellenes whose work has had a global impact has been launched by the Hellenic Initiative (THI).
Five dead, 20 missing, as migrant vessel capsizes off Crete
At least five people have died and around 20 are reported missing after a migrant vessel capsized off the southern coast of Crete early Saturday.
Shoplifting surge plagues supermarkets
Shoplifting at Greek supermarkets has surged, costing stores more than €320 million annually, exceeding the sector’s total pre-tax profits as income pressures from years of inflation push households to the breaking point, industry officials say.
Over €175 mln in tax refunds remain unclaimed
Thousands of taxpayers and businesses are due to receive more than €175 million in income tax and VAT refunds, but the disbursement of the funds remains stalled due to a range of administrative and procedural obstacles.
Graft allegations spark clashes in Albania between police and protesters
Police in Tirana fired tear gas and used water cannon in clashes on Friday with opposition protesters demanding the resignation of the Albanian government following corruption allegations against the deputy prime minister.
AADE prioritizes 13 categories for audits
The tax administration (AADE) is prioritizing audits at property sales, inheritances, donations and parental benefits.
Stournaras: ECB is more likely to cut rates
The next move by the European Central Bank is more likely to be a rate cut rather than a rate hike, according to Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras.
EU split over Frontex role
A proposal to expand Frontex’s role into security and defense is dividing European Union member-states ahead of a planned revision of the border agency’s mandate.
Public debt dips in 2025 as cash reserves rise, repos increase
Public debt stood at €362.8 billion at the end of 2025, down €2.15 billion from €364.95 billion at the end of 2024.