Disfiguring the streets
It is often the case that within 50 meters of the same city street the (in)competences of three or four state bodies may intersect.
Hotline meant to help animals hits callers’ wallets
Greece’s animal abuse hotline, launched in October 2022, has received more than 11,000 complaints and led to 308 arrests through the end of 2025 – but critics say the service is undermined by hidden costs and chronic understaffing.
Child subsidy platform opens Friday
Greece will begin accepting applications Friday for its annual child benefit, a state subsidy for eligible families with dependent children.
Athens to host inaugural defense summit on future of war and alliances
Athens will host the inaugural Athens Defense Summit (ADS) on May 20-21 bringing together global leaders to discuss the future of warfare, the defense of freedom and alliance renewal amid rapid technological and geopolitical change.
Turkey says crashed F-16 was on Bulgarian border mission
A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet that crashed near a highway in western Turkey early Wednesday, killing its pilot, was on a mission launched after a radar alert near the Bulgarian border, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Macron visit to Athens confirmed by Greek government
The Greek government confirmed Thursday that French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Athens, corroborating an earlier report by Kathimerini.
Mitsotakis calls Erdogan to wish him happy birthday
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis telephoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to wish him a happy birthday, the Turkish presidency said.
Work stoppages to disrupt transport during Tempe anniversary rally
Athens transport services will face work stoppages on Saturday as workers plan to join a rally marking the third anniversary of the Tempe railway disaster, union officials said Thursday.
Human remains found in field in Halkidiki
Body parts in an advanced state of decomposition were discovered Thursday afternoon in a field in Halkidiki, northern Greece, authorities said.
Missing teen found in Germany after disappearing from Patra
A teenage girl who was reported missing several weeks ago in Patra, western Greece, was located in Germany on Thursday, according to information obtained by Kathimerini.