Trucker caught dumping waste in field near Elefsina
A trucker has been arrested in the countryside near Elefsina for allegedly illegally dumping construction waste, authorities said Saturday.
Europe’s South braces for migrant surge
Leaders from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy met on the sidelines of an informal EU summit in Ayia Napa on Friday, issuing a joint declaration to coordinate efforts to prevent a new migration crisis similar to the one that struck Europe in 2015.
Athens mayor pushes curbs on tourism growth, citing ‘over-saturation’
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is pushing for strict limits on tourism development in the Greek capital, warning that parts of the historic center risk becoming overcrowded and losing their character, in an interview with The Guardian published Saturday.
More measures, if required
Kyriakos Pierrakakis does not rule out the possibility of additional measures in the event that the energy crisis escalates due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Sailor expresses remorse in fatal stabbing over romantic dispute
A 20-year-old sailor expressed remorse Saturday after allegedly stabbing a man to death in a southern Athens park following a dispute over a woman, police said.
Minister highlights drop in domestic violence cases
Domestic and gender-based violence cases in Greece have declined by 15% in 2026 due to bolstered enforcement and new reporting tools, Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis said Saturday.
Greece, France renew defense pact, expand cooperation
Greece and France renewed their defense pact Saturday as European nations seek to bolster their deterrence strategy.
Gov’t spokesman downplays election talk, Tsipras return
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis told the Delphi Economic Forum on Saturday that only the prime minister knows when elections will be held, which are officially scheduled for next summer, adding that Kyriakos Mitsotakis has repeatedly said they will take place in 2027.
EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous, France’s Macron says
The European Union’s mutual assistance clause is unambiguous, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday during a visit to Greece.
Parliament speaker meets Archbishop Elpidophoros in NY
Greek Parliament Speaker Nikos Kaklamanis met Friday with Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in New York, as part of celebrations marking Greek Independence Day and the annual parade on Fifth Avenue.