Thessaloniki intercity bus destroyed by fire, no injuries
A Thessaloniki KTEL intercity bus caught fire midday Thursday just outside the city, but all passengers evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.
New social security debts drop
The total amount of debts to EFKA rose to €51.3 billion, from €50.8 billion in the third quarter of 2025.
Wiretapping case returns to spotlight
Greece’s wiretapping case has returned to the political spotlight following the formal publication of a conviction by an Athens misdemeanor court, renewed pressure from opposition PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, and a new statement from Intellexa founder Tal Dilian.
Greece’s Patriot missiles and Turkey
The deployment of Greece’s Patriot air-defense systems within the country’s borders, as well as their successful performance in Saudi Arabia recently, is proving exceptionally useful at both the strictly military and diplomatic levels.
ATHEX: Mixed picture before news of media deal
Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty, the local market had a mixed picture on Thursday.
New Left leadership shift tests party unity
The New Left party will continue under the leadership of Gabriel Sakellaridis, as uncertainty surrounds the future of its parliamentary group.
Traffic, cleanliness top concerns in local government survey
Traffic congestion, cleanliness and the state of the road network are the main problems facing citizens, according to a nationwide survey on local government conducted by Opinion Poll from March 12-17.
Inside Greece’s first and last operational reactor
The nuclear reactor at the Demokritos National Center for Scientific Research may have been shut down in 2004, but safety protocols are still diligently upheld.
A century of voice: The Greek Herald in Australia turning 100
Approaching 100 years of publication in Australia this May, The Greek Herald has become both a landmark in diaspora media and a symbol of the Greek-Australian community’s resilience, according to its owner, Dimitra Skalkos.
Thessaloniki teen held in connection with fatal stabbing
A 19-year-old has been remanded in custody for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old on March 12 in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, authorities said.