Athens taxi driver, construction worker arrested in drug trafficking case
Police arrested a 56-year-old taxi driver and a 47-year-old construction worker on suspicion of drug trafficking in Athens.
PM’s Australia visit postponed
The planned visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Australia has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date, government sources said Saturday.
Greek oil tanker damaged in suspected Black Sea drone attack as wars disrupt global shipping
A Greek-flagged oil tanker was damaged in a suspected drone attack in the Black Sea while approaching the Russian port of Novorossiysk, authorities said.
Athens Metro Line 2 to end service earlier during nighttime works
Several central stations on Athens Metro Line 2 will close earlier than usual during nighttime hours as of Sunday to allow rail replacement works and the installation of a 5G network, the system’s operator said.
Thessaloniki stabbing suspect charged with murder
The 23-year-old suspect in last week’s fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man in the Kalamaria district of Thessaloniki has been formally charged with intentional homicide, illegal possession of a weapon and weapon use, authorities said Saturday.
House reviews costly defense programs
The parliamentary defense committee is expected to review and approve a series of major military procurement programs worth several billion euros during a meeting Monday at Parliament, according to plans presented by the Defense Ministry.
Chalkis Shipyards steps up Posidonia presence
Greek ship repair specialist Chalkis Shipyards SA will return to Posidonia 2026 this June for its ninth appearance since 2006.
Eva Nikou takes on Paralympic slalom at Milano-Cortina 2026
Eva Nikou of Greece, guided by Dimitris Profentzas, competes in the first run of the women’s vision-impaired slalom at the 2026 Winter Paralympics at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Belluno, Italy, Saturday.
PM says Greeks can trust armed forces amid ‘turbulent times’
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Saturday that Greeks can trust the country’s armed forces during “turbulent times,” highlighting their operational readiness and outlining plans to strengthen national air defenses.
Golden Visa applications down 63.5% in January
Applications for Greece’s “golden visa” residency scheme continued to decline in early 2026 following stricter investment requirements introduced last year.