- Oct 1
Greek Parliament denies decision to double committee attendance allowance to 150 euros
Parliament officials in Athens clarified that no decision has been made to increase lawmaker committee fees from 75 to 150 euros or adjust housing subsidies, following plenary criticism from opposition parties.
- Sep 12
Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits military outposts on Ro and Stroggyli islets
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inspected military facilities on Ro and Stroggyli on 12 September 2026, paying tribute to Despoina Achladioti and reviewing infrastructure on Kastellorizo.
- Sep 6
Two Greek pilots die in Tanagra Phantom crash during Athens Flying Week
A Hellenic Air Force Phantom fighter jet crashed during an airshow in Tanagra on Saturday, killing both pilots and leading Greek officials to curtail celebratory political events at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
- Jul 29
Greek Parliament speaker refers ND MP Kyriazidis to ethics committee after sexist attack on Konstantopoulou
Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis sent the case to the Ethics Committee after Dimitris Kyriazidis launched personal insults at Zoe Konstantopoulou during a culture bill debate, reviving a months-old controversy over a sexist remark.
- Jul 28
Greek Parliament speaker refers New Democracy MP Dimitris Kyriazidis to ethics committee over plenary remarks about Zoe Konstantopoulou
Parliament speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis sent the case to the Ethics Committee after Kyriazidis' remarks against Plefsis Eleftherias leader Zoe Konstantopoulou during a plenary session on 28 July 2026, triggering unanimous party backlash.
- Jul 25
Tasoulas urges end to division and calls on wealthy Greeks to fund regeneration at democracy anniversary reception
President Konstantinos Tasoulas used the 52nd anniversary of the restoration of democracy to call for an end to political division and urge wealthy Greeks to fund national regeneration, as 1,700 guests gathered inside the Presidential Mansion after heavy rain forced the event indoors.
- Jul 24
Mary Linda laid to rest in Athens: daughter Evangelia, Parliament President Kaklamanis attend funeral
The funeral of Greek laiko singer Mary Linda took place at the Athens Nursing Home chapel, where she spent her last eight years, with burial at the First Cemetery. Her daughter Evangelia and Parliament President Nikitas Kaklamanis were among those paying their respects.
- Jul 16
Greek actress Maro Kontou dies at 92; funeral set for Friday at Athens Metropolitan Cathedral
The star of the golden age of Greek cinema, known for 'I de gyni na foveitai ton andra,' died Wednesday at the Agios Savvas cancer hospital in Athens. Her funeral will be held Friday at the First Cemetery of Athens.
- Jul 9
Konstantopoulou calls police on ND MPs during ethics hearing; MP bursts into tears as session descends into chaos
The leader of Plefsi Eleftherias dialled 100 from inside the Ethics Committee, accusing ruling-party MPs of attempted blackmail. The five-hour closed-door session ended with a censure vote and a tearful MP.
