The protection of Greek fisheries, complaints about illegal activities by Turkish fishing boats in the Aegean, and the need to activate European mechanisms were the focus of an interview given today by PASOK MEP Nikos Farantouris on NEΟ 103.3 with journalists Spyros Baxevanos and Eirini Theodoropoulou. Farantouris shared accounts from professional fishermen during the annual …
An anonymous email sent to Greece’s organized crime squad reportedly led to the identification of three people, and the arrest of two, on suspicion of causing the blaze that killed three office workers on the path of a massive anti-austerity protest in Athens 16 years ago. Source link
New Zealand has announced it will explore participation in the newly signed mutual defence agreement between Australia and Fiji, known as the Ocean of Peace Alliance. This move comes as regional powers strengthen security ties in response to evolving geopolitical pressures in the Indo-Pacific. The Australia-Fiji pact was signed on July 6, 2026, in Suva. …
A village was ordered evacuated in northern Greece Friday and residents in another two villages elsewhere in the country were warned to prepare for possible evacuation due to wildfires, authorities said. Source link
ATHENS – Sixteen years after the deadly arson attack on the Marfin bank branch in central Athens, Greek authorities say a combination of new intelligence, advanced forensic analysis and previously unseen visual material led investigators to identify three suspects accused of carrying out the attack. The breakthrough follows a renewed investigation into one of Greece’s …
The infrastructure is expected to strengthen Greece’s energy system, creating a new natural gas entry point and a new energy gateway to Eastern European markets. Source link
Greece’s government is highlighting positive trends in migration management for the first half of 2026, with official figures showing a 20% increase in total returns of irregular migrants and a 27% decrease in sea arrivals compared to the same period in 2025. However, there are caveats, including a sharp rise in arrivals from Bangladesh and …
Greece’s instant payments platform IRIS has grown into one of Europe’s most advanced payment infrastructures, but its next challenge is convincing consumers to use it for everyday purchases, the CEO of payments operator DIAS said. Source link
The European Union has formally charged Meta Platforms with breaching the Digital Services Act, accusing Instagram and Facebook of using addictive design features that harm users, particularly teens. Key Points: Targeted Features: The EU is demanding changes to autoplay, infinite scroll, highly personalised recommendations, Reels, and Stories, which regulators say promote excessive and compulsive use. …
Greek households spend nearly the equivalent of a monthly minimum wage each year on ready-made food as changing lifestyles, limited time for cooking and the growth of delivery platforms reshape eating habits, according to a new study. Source link