Greek parliament approves 2026 budget amid nationwide strike
Greece’s parliament on Tuesday approved the 2026 state budget, projecting 2.4% economic growth, as thousands of public sector workers staged a 24‑hour strike demanding higher pay and stronger anti‑inflation measures.…
Bangladeshi Migrants Die After Drinking Petrol on Sea Journey
Two Bangladeshi migrants died after mistakenly drinking petrol during a boat journey from Libya to Greece, the Bangladesh Embassy in Athens said. The group had gone without food for nearly…
Greek Farmers Reject Talks, Vow to Escalate Protests
Greek farmers on Saturday rejected a government invitation for talks, pledging to intensify demonstrations that have disrupted traffic nationwide for a third week. The decision followed a nationwide meeting of…
Mediterranean Winters: Discovering Crete and the Islands Off‑Season
The Mediterranean in winter is a place of contrasts. Storms roll in from the Atlantic, the sea grows heavy and unpredictable, and temperatures can plummet once the sun disappears. Yet…
Greece says Germany’s War Occupation loan “still very much alive”
Greek political leaders raised the issue of World War II reparations and a forced occupation loan with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday during his three-day visit to Greece. “For…