Mary Linda: Greek singer death at age 90
Mary Linda, a pioneering Greek singer who performed with bouzouki virtuoso Manolis Chiotis and influenced generations of artists, has died…
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JUL 22, 2026
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GREECE
Greece sits at the crossroads of Europe, the Balkans, and the Eastern Mediterranean, and its news reflects that complexity. We cover domestic politics, crime and public safety, economic developments, migration pressure at the borders, and the role Greece plays in broader European and geopolitical affairs, with particular attention to stories ignored by the Greek mainstream media.
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JUL 22, 2026
New Democracy MPs’ OPEKEPE trials begin in October
Four New Democracy MPs implicated in the OPEKEPE scandal will face trials starting in October on charges including moral complicity…
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JUL 22, 2026
Brussels Loses Its Orbán Excuse as Russia Sanctions Stall
The EU's 21st Russia sanctions package remains stalled as Greece, Cyprus, and Malta openly oppose measures on LNG transport and…
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JUL 22, 2026
Greece Implements Gender Quotas
Greece ranks third in Europe with 75.5% of female judges, raising concerns about gender imbalance potentially affecting judicial decisions despite…
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JUL 21, 2026
Hormuz Strait: Revolutionary Guards target Greek tanker
A Greek-flagged tanker was reportedly attacked and immobilized near the Strait of Hormuz by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, marking the second…
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JUL 21, 2026
Acropolis knife attack on two Greek-Americans!
A 60-year-old homeless man with known psychiatric problems attacked two Greek-American tourists with a knife at the Acropolis, causing minor…
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JUL 21, 2026
No Greek Actors but Plenty of Diversity in Nolan’s Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey has sparked controversy over casting choices that critics say prioritize diversity mandates over…
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JUL 20, 2026
Greece’s digital elitism shuns parents and grandparents
An elderly Greek couple seeking to replace their identity cards faced bureaucratic obstacles and ageist dismissal from a police officer…
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JUL 20, 2026
Patras: Robbers beat homeowner in home robbery, flee with €40,000
Criminals violently robbed a home in Patras at midday Friday, beating the owner and stealing 40,000 euros from a safe…
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JUL 20, 2026
Greece defends minority schools against Turkish disinformation
Turkey's Foreign Ministry falsely claims Greece violated Muslim minority rights by suspending eight Thrace schools that closed due to low…
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JUL 20, 2026
Thasos boat rescue: Six passengers saved after vessel capsizes
Six Romanian nationals were rescued unharmed after their rented boat capsized off Thasos on July 19th, with authorities investigating the…
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JUL 20, 2026
Greek Military Edge Faces New Threat from Turkey
The Trump administration's reconsideration of Turkey's F-35 participation threatens Greece's military advantage in the Eastern Mediterranean from planned stealth fighter…
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JUL 19, 2026
U.S. Patriot Launcher Destroyed by Iranian Drone Strike in Iraq
Greek defense analysts warn that a U.S. decision to supply F-35 stealth fighters to Turkey would give Ankara overwhelming air…
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JUL 19, 2026
Greece migration pact implementation praised by Commission
The European Commission reported Greece has made significant progress implementing EU Migration and Asylum Pact rules through legislative changes, facility…
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JUL 19, 2026
Giannis Kouriannidis: The Sellout of Stock Market Dominance
Greece's stock exchange acquisition by Euronext raises concerns about reduced autonomy and prioritization as the country becomes one of many…
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JUL 16, 2026
Greek Shippers Push Back Against EU Sanctions on Russia
Greece has blocked the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia over concerns that restrictions on Russian LNG shipping would financially…
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JUL 16, 2026
IRGC Threatens Kuwait Military Sites in Escalating Warning
Reports of Patriot air defense systems apparently failing to intercept Iranian missiles striking Israel raise concerns for Greece and other…
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JUL 16, 2026
Former CERA Chief: GSI Costs Won’t Auto-Raise Power Bills
European regulatory safeguards ensure Greek and Cypriot consumers won't automatically face higher bills from the Great Sea Interconnector as costs…
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JUL 16, 2026
Greece Arms F-16s with Israeli Rampage Missiles and SPICE Weapons
Greece is set to complete integration of Israeli Rampage supersonic missiles and SPICE precision-guidance systems with its F-16 fleet by…
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JUL 16, 2026
Maro Kontou has died
Greek actress Maro Kontou, who starred in 61 films and 90 theatrical productions over six decades, has died at age…
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JUL 16, 2026
A divisive policy targeting the symptom and vilifying employers
Greece's Labor Minister claimed a new pay equality law means salaries will no longer be judged by gender, though the…
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JUL 15, 2026
Heraklion: Residents’ anger over illegal immigrant center in Athanatoi
Residents of Athanaton in Heraklion are opposing a planned migrant accommodation facility at former warehouses, citing safety concerns and technical…
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JUL 15, 2026
M. Sentop: “Komotini, the historic center of Turkism in Western Thrace.
Turkish official Mustafa Şentop called Komotini a "center of Turkism" during a provocative Balkans visit that included meetings with illegal…
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JUL 15, 2026
Major Reversal! Shocking Court Decision on Airbnbs
An Athens court banned short-term rentals in an apartment building where bylaws mandate residential use, ruling that such rentals violate…
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JUL 15, 2026