Greece is accelerating a nationwide plan to address water shortages through major investments in water supply, irrigation, desalination and network modernisation projects. The Ministry of Environment and Energy is implementing a broad programme for the integrated management of water resources, with 103 projects already approved across 63 municipalities at a total cost of approximately €142 …
Stores across Greece will be open on Sunday, the first Sunday of the summer sales period, although participation is optional. Consumers are advised to check with individual retailers before visiting. Source link
A Turkish-linked merchant vessel carrying grain came under Russian missile attack in the Black Sea on Sunday, leaving five sailors dead and five others missing, according to the Ukrainian Navy. Ukrainian authorities said three Russian cruise missiles struck the bulk carrier as it sailed away from the conflict zone. The vessel, which operated under the …
A 52-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing his car through the main entrance of a military base in Argos Orestiko, northern Greece, on Saturday, authorities said. Source link
The Greek Minister for National Defence, Nikos Dendias, gave an informative briefing to prominent representatives of the local Greek-Australian community in Sydney on 16 July 2026, on a range of issues concerning international relations, defence and regional security. Presented as a fireside chat under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Canberra and Business Sydney, …
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his weekly social media review of government work, emphasized that ongoing infrastructure projects are the clearest measure of progress. Source link
Camping has been experiencing a fresh burst of popularity in Greece since the pandemic, a trend that is confirmed by camping gear sales as well as by tourism data. Source link
A family of four in Greece must spend about €450 a month to eat healthy, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Source link
Barbora Krejcikova produced a remarkable comeback to deny hometown favourite Maria Sakkari the Athens Open title, defeating the Greek 7-6(5), 6-3 in Sunday’s WTA 250 final. Sakkari looked on course to lift the trophy in front of her home fans after taking an early break in both sets, but Krejcikova responded with the resilience that …
A nutrition expert explains why extra virgin olive oil deserves a place in your daily diet – and why it’s ideal for both cooking and frying. Source link