Inflation reached 5% in May
Inflation in Greece jumped to 5% in May, according to Eurostat estimates, the third highest among eurozone countries. Source link
EU diplomatic arm proposed naval mission take ‘primary role’ in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines, document shows
The European Union’s diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc’s Aspides naval mission take “the primary role” in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz “when conditions allow” as Europe’s contribution to a Franco-British-led initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters. Source link
Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana on Tuesday night protesting against a development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast. Source link
Fire in Korydallos apartment contained; no injuries reported
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in an apartment in the Korydallos district of southwest Athens, but was quickly brought under control by firefighters, authorities said. Source link
Thirteen arrested in another round of OPEKEPE raids
Organized crime investigators from the so-called Greek FBI have arrested 13 people in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain European Union agricultural subsidies. Source link
Albania resort dispute fuels tension
A dispute over a planned $4 billion tourism development in Albania has become the focus of political controversy, media accusations and public protests, as opponents say concerns about land ownership and planning transparency have been reframed as a bilateral issue involving Greece. Source link
Hotel staff get 2% salary rise
The basic salaries of hotel staff are rising by 2% as of June 1, the Panhellenic Federation of Food and Tourism Workers said on Monday. Source link
Poll signals electoral volatility
A new Pulse poll suggests Greece’s political landscape has become more fluid following the formal entry of Alexis Tsipras and Maria Karystianou into the pre-election arena. Source link
PASOK moves to contain internal rift after Doukas pushes Tsipras alliance
Main opposition PASOK is seeking to draw a line under a fresh internal dispute after Athens Mayor Haris Doukas publicly advocated cooperation with former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, whose newly formed political party has reshaped the center-left political landscape. Source link
Police deny receiving prior warnings before Kalamata femicide
Police on Tuesday denied reports that they had received and ignored past complaints over domestic violence suffered by a woman who was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in southern Greece this week. Source link