EU split over Frontex role
A proposal to expand Frontex’s role into security and defense is dividing European Union member-states ahead of a planned revision of the border agency’s mandate.
Public debt dips in 2025 as cash reserves rise, repos increase
Public debt stood at €362.8 billion at the end of 2025, down €2.15 billion from €364.95 billion at the end of 2024.
Passenger traffic up 2% at 24 regional airports in January
Passenger traffic rose by 2% at the 24 airports managed by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) in January compared with the same month in 2025.
Cyprus Stock Exchange to turn private
Cyprus’ House of Representatives unanimously approved on Thursday a bill to privatize the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE).
Smartpress to host security and fire safety forum in Athens
Smartpress will hold a security and fire safety forum on February 27, at Divani Caravel Hotel, 2 Vassileos Alexandrou, in Athens.
Unsilent Place | Athens | February 25
Pianist and composer Stathis Anninos presents “Unsilent Place – Birthday Edition” at Athens’ Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou), leading a collective of top musicians.
Inmate and prison guard held in pretrial detention over Domokos prison killing
A 38-year-old inmate accused of fatally shooting fellow prisoner Antonis Papadatos at Domokos Prison last Sunday and the prison’s chief guard, charged with complicity, were both ordered held in pretrial detention by a Lamia magistrate and prosecutor.
ATHEX: Minor losses after ups and downs
The stock market ended the week with a mixed session, having experienced significant ups and downs during the day.
Teen arrested in Thessaloniki over alleged assault and revenge porn
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in Thessaloniki following allegations that he pushed a 17-year-old pregnant girl, causing her to fall and sustain injuries.
A night at the museum
From rooftop cocktails gatherings and DJ sets at the Goulandris Foundation to experimental music performances at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), institutions across Athens are hosting evenings of dancing, drinks and live music, betting that a good night out can lure new audiences into their galleries.