The sluggishness in the administration of justice has led to a persistent distortion: Courts grant temporary protection from sanctions – such as fines and shutdowns – too easily, citing the risk of irreparable harm to businesses until the substance of the case is adjudicated.
A corruption scandal currently under investigation, involving urban planning officials across Halkidiki in northern Greece, has expanded to second city Thessaloniki, where members of the corruption ring have also exerted influence.
The Education Ministry is launching a literary initiative aimed at familiarizing students with classic works and renowned authors.
The benchmark of the Greek bourse has risen to highs unseen since September 26.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Greek-Turkish relations, the New Democracy party, and the electoral law for 2027, speaking on the second day of the “50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy” conference hosted by the Greek newspaper To Vima.
The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Development, and the country’s Gasoline Stations Federation have joined forces to launch a road safety campaign titled “No Helmet, No Gasoline”.
In a move sparking public debate, an Athens nightclub shut down for serving alcohol to minors during a school dance in October has reopened.
A 46-year-old Turkish national, wanted by Turkish authorities for alleged involvement in a criminal organization and drug trafficking, has been arrested in Thessaloniki.
The National Security Governmental Council (KYSEA), the country’s top decision-making body for foreign affairs and defense matters, has approved the acquisition of 590 US-made Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, or kamikaze drones, for the Greek army.
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s nomination as US ambassador to Athens is a high-risk challenge for Greece, which may bring significant rewards but may also cause new upheaval in the long and often turbulent US-Greece relationship.