- 7h ago
Alexis Tsipras's ELAS party establishes nationwide organizational network and regional coordinators
The Political Committee of the Hellenic Left Coalition (ELAS) approved a new organizational bureau, appointing regional coordinators across Greece and establishing seven sectors in Attica.
- 13h ago
Greek weather service forecasts 37C peak heat and African dust across western regions
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius alongside African dust transport across western Greece on 30 August 2026.
- 2d ago
Athens bus and trolley telematics outage enters third day as digital stop screens fail
A widespread technical failure has disabled real-time telematics for Athens buses and trolleys since 27 August, leaving stop displays and mobile tracking offline across Attica.
- 2d ago
Greek government blocks SYRIZA nominee Elena Akrita for Parliament vice president, triggering opposition backlash
New Democracy refused to back SYRIZA MP Elena Akrita for the 5th Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament, prompting legal threats and accusations of manipulating parliamentary majorities from opposition parties.
- 2d ago
Alexis Tsipras to present ELAS economic and governance plan at Thessaloniki International Fair
The former prime minister will outline a three-pillar National Reconstruction Plan focusing on European convergence, public investment, and fiscal rules ahead of national elections.
- 2d ago
Greece reissues operating permits for Keele and York university branches
Deputy Education Minister Nikos Papaioannou signed new authorizations for Keele in Athens and York in Thessaloniki following administrative adjustments mandated by the Council of State.
- 2d ago
Greek police arrest psychologist and ringleader in West Attica narcotics bust
Hellenic Police arrested three suspects in Athens on 27 August 2026, seizing over two kilograms of narcotics including ketamine, cocaine, and MDMA supplied through a Piraeus psychologist's office.
- 2d ago
UEFA draws pair AEK Athens and Olympiacos with Real Madrid and Milan in European league phases
Draws in Monaco placed AEK Athens against Real Madrid and Manchester City in the Champions League, while Olympiacos face AC Milan and Marseille in the Europa League.
- 2d ago
PASOK unveils 11-point private debt plan as Greek finance ministry rejects proposals
PASOK has presented an 11-point legislative package to restructure Greek private debt, drawing swift rejection from the Ministry of National Economy and Finance over European Union insolvency rules.
- 2d ago
Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas honoured at Agia Varvara funeral following death at 57
Family, colleagues, and residents gathered at the Church of Panagia Eleousa in Agia Varvara on Friday to bid farewell to Greek singer and municipal councillor Dimitris Kokotas, who died on 25 August at age 57 after a 2.5-year hospitalisation.
- 3d ago
Champions League draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter and Roma as Como faces Barcelona
UEFA conducted the 36-team Champions League draw in Monte Carlo, setting league stage fixtures including Real Madrid against Inter Milan and Roma.
- 3d ago
Champions League draw pairs Barcelona with PSG as Real Madrid faces Arsenal
The UEFA Champions League league phase draw in Monaco set eight opponents for each of the 36 participating clubs ahead of the 5 June 2027 final in Madrid.
- 3d ago
European Commission approves Greece's €4.77B Social Climate Plan for 2026–2032
The 2026–2032 initiative mobilizes €3.57 billion in EU funds and €1.2 billion in national contributions to fund housing renovations, heating subsidies, and clean public transport.
- 5d ago
Athens taxi driver arrested after extorting 600 euros from Israeli tourists
Greek police arrested a 38-year-old taxi driver in Athens on 25 August 2026 after he threatened an Israeli tourist family with violence and extorted 600 euros for a ride from the airport.
- 5d ago
Mitsotakis meets Afroditi Nestora following fatal Thessaloniki arson attack
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met New Democracy politician Afroditi Nestora at Maximos Mansion to address counterterrorism and urban development following a fatal arson attack at her home.
- 6d ago
Greek police reject inaction claims after metro station manager assault in Korydallos
The Hellenic Police issued a statement on 24 August 2026 denying reports that officers failed to respond when a man assaulted a station manager and responding officers at Korydallos metro station on 21 August.
- 6d ago
Iran blacklists 45 commercial tankers in Strait of Hormuz, threatening cargo seizures
Iran's newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority has placed dozens of international oil and gas vessels on a sanctions list, warning that non-compliant ships and their transfer partners face cargo confiscation and fines.
- Aug 24
Tsipras to present economic program in Thessaloniki ahead of Mitsotakis fair address
Alexis Tsipras will present the Greek Left Coalition economic platform in Thessaloniki on 2 September 2026, four days ahead of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's fair speech.
- Aug 24
Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Cosmas of Aetolia and Saint Eutyches on 24 August name day
The Greek Orthodox liturgical calendar marks the feast day of Cosmas of Aetolia and Hieromartyr Eutyches on 24 August, celebrating traditional name days across Greece.
- Aug 24
Greek police dismantle nine-member Mykonos drug ring led by Turkish national
Greek anti-drug authorities arrested nine suspects on Mykonos, uncovering a transport van front, coded communications, and plans to emulate Mexican cartel tactics.
