From ‘ifs’ to political acceleration
In the international arena, 2025 was a year of turbulence and instability. It was the year of Trump. In Greece, however, 2025 unfolded as a year of strong political stability.
Father of Tempe victim calls on association president to step down
The father of one of the 57 victims of the Tempe railway disaster nearly three years ago has called for Maria Karystianou, head of the victims’ families association, to step down following her announcement of plans for a new political party.
Minimum tax on freelancers is increasing
The minimum taxable income for Greece’s freelance professionals is set at 12,320 euros this year, up from €11,620 last year, with the tax increasing by €154.
Protesting farmers dissatisfied with government measures, weigh next steps
Protesting farmers voiced initial dissatisfaction on Wednesday with a package of measures announced earlier in the day by the government, saying it falls short of addressing their core problems.
New hikes to health insurance premiums
Health insurance policy holders can expect premium increases for 2026 to be similar to last year’s, i.e. between 7% and 10%.
Farantouris refuses to give up European Parliament seat after expulsion from SYRIZA
MEP Nikolas Farantouris has announced that he will not hand over his seat to SYRIZA following his expulsion by the party’s president, Sokratis Famellos, over statements he made about Maria Karystianou.
Thessaloniki man gets suspended sentence for dog walks with car
A 67-year-old man in Thessaloniki has been sentenced to a 12-month suspended prison term after being found guilty of animal abuse for taking his dog for walks while driving.
Organ donation in Thessaloniki gives new life to five patients
Vital organ donations by a 50-year-old man treated in the intensive care unit of a Thessaloniki hospital have given new life to five recipients, with procedures completed on Tuesday.
Behind the airspace blackout
So far, the exact causes that led to the complete loss of telephone communication and the closure of the Athens FIR for at least four hours have not been identified.
Extension of the deadline for the submission of the offers regarding the declaration of the international open public tender for the award of the project “Modernization of a tourist port (marina) | PATRADISE MEGA YACHT MARINA”.
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