OPEKEPE investigation deepens political divide

The political dispute over the OPEKEPE EU farm subsidy scandal intensified after the European Public Prosecutor’s Office referred four New Democracy lawmakers for misdemeanor charges and closed files involving seven others. Source link

Musk criticises continued imprisonment of ex-Golden Dawn spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris – Greek City Times

Musk criticises continued imprisonment of ex-Golden Dawn spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris – Greek City Times

Elon Musk has questioned the continued imprisonment of former Golden Dawn spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris after reposting a message on X that claimed his detention raises concerns about freedom of political expression. The billionaire owner of X and chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX shared a post by Norwegian right-wing activist Rebecca Mistereggen, who argued that …

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More retirees are staying on the job

Greece’s overhaul of rules governing employment after retirement is reshaping the labor market, creating incentives for retirees to remain economically active while generating additional revenue for the social insurance system. Source link

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Ignites Global Tourism Interest – Greek City Times

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Ignites Global Tourism Interest – Greek City Times

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey is generating significant international buzz for Greece, with major travel outlets already positioning the country as a must-visit cinematic and mythological destination. In a prominent feature published on 15 July 2026, luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler highlights seven unique ways visitors can follow in …

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SYRIZA lawmakers face leadership vote

Rena Dourou is the sole candidate for the presidency of SYRIZA’s parliamentary group ahead of a vote scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday in Parliament. Source link

Mediterranean Diet May Activate Tiny Proteins That Protect the Heart and Brain – Greek City Times

Mediterranean Diet May Activate Tiny Proteins That Protect the Heart and Brain – Greek City Times

New scientific research is shedding light on why the Mediterranean diet — a cornerstone of Greek culinary tradition — is so effective at protecting health, revealing a fascinating connection to tiny proteins inside our cells’ mitochondria. According to a study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, …

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Air passenger traffic up 5% in January-June

Flights abroad and those entering Greece, along with the domestic aviation market, formed a clear upward trend at the country’s 39 airports in the first half of 2026. Source link