Greece’s migration system, though digitally transformed, remains paralyzed by delays and inefficiencies. Red tape and outdated internet infrastructure stymie processes intended to expedite residence permits.
At dawn, as shadows linger over the peninsula of Mount Athos in northern Greece, a long line of pilgrims queues in front of a modest office in Ouranoupoli.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said he is “deeply shocked by the tragic attack on the Christmas market” in the eastern German city of Magdeburg.
Four in five Greek drivers use their cars to cover even short trips of up to 4 kilometers, in contrast to drivers from other European countries who tend to walk such distances, a survey has found.
Over 5,000 fraud cases have been reported in Greece from January to November 2024, police data reveals. While 33% have been solved, authorities note a disturbing trend toward more sophisticated and personalized schemes, many leveraging advanced technology.
Greek police participated in the European Joint Action Day targeting organized property crime. Coordinated by Frontex and Europol, the operation took place from October 7-18, engaging 20 EU countries and seven non-EU partners.
Members of Greece’s former royal family have regained Greek citizenship and formally acknowledged the country’s republican system of government, in a landmark move 50 years after the monarchy was abolished.
The National Organization for Healthcare Services (EOPYY) is empowering patients to oversee their healthcare costs and prescriptions starting next year.
The European Investment Bank is backing Cyprus with a major boost for road infrastructure.
An inflatable speedboat with 26 migrants crashed during a chase by the Hellenic Coast Guard off Rhodes Friday, killing eight and seriously injuring three in the second fatal incident involving migrants within a week.