Latest News from Greece
The price of power
International energy rates have contracted, as have domestic ones. Nevertheless, the price of electricity in Greece remains among the highest in Europe, which clearly means that efforts to make the market more transparent need to continue with added vigor.
The factors that are preventing competition from functioning properly in this field - as in others - must be tackled.
Golden Dawn leader’s release draws criticism
Nikos Michaloliakos, the formerly powerful leader of the now defunct neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, has been conditionally released from prison after a decision by the judicial council of Lamia in central Greece.
Naked man roaming Larisa tells police he is Jesus
A 25-year-old man was arrested in the city of Larisa, central Greece, on Friday after he was spotted walking naked in the town center, local media reported.
Police was alerted by passers by who saw the man roaming around Agios Vissarionas square. When officers approached him and inquired about his motives he reportedly claimed to be Jesus Christ, a local news website said.
5 Reasons to Spend Easter in Meteora
Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, especially during Easter.
Greek aid to Ukraine in the spotlight
The Financial Times recently reported that Greece and some other EU countries have been under pressure to send more aid to Ukraine, specifically air defense systems. Prime Minister Mitsotakis has ruled this out, citing Greece's defense needs.
Mixed weather expected for Easter weekend
Scattered showers, with occasional bursts of sunshine are expected across Greece until Sunday (Orthodox Easter), according to the forecast data released by the National Observatory of Athens on Friday.
Greece’s press freedom index improves, still ranks last in EU
Greece's press freedom index improved, rising 19 places in 2024, but remains last among EU countries. The country has risen to the 88th place from 107th last year out of 180 countries, in Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) 2024 World Press Freedom, Index, released on Friday.
Park redevelopment project divides Karditsa
The intention of the Municipality of Karditsa in central Greece to renovate the city's largest park, known as Pavsilipo, is dividing local society. The competition for the project was announced on Wednesday for a fourth time, with the municipality maintaining that it will revitalize and modernize the park.
Historic Mt Pilio train resumes service
The iconic tourist trains of Pilio in central Greece will resume service on Friday on the route Ano Lechonia-Milies-Ano Lechonia on Mount Pilio, following the restoration of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) line, according to a Hellenic Train announcement.
It noted that in order to better serve Easter excursionists, the itineraries will also take place on Monday and Tuesday.
Greek unemployment drops to 10.2% in March
Greece's unemployment rate stood at 10.2% in March 2024, down from the upwardly revised figure of 11.4% in March 2023 and the downwardly revised figure of 10.8% in February 2024, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Thursday.
Police on Crete seize thousands of illegal firecrackers
Police on the island of Crete arrested a man on Thursday accused of possessing and trading thousands of firecrackers and flares, which are illegally used during Easter celebrations in Greece.
Specifically, the Rethymno Police Department conducted an investigation at the business of the suspect in the area of Mylopotamos, and confiscated a total of 52,800 firecrackers.
Missing man found dead in northern Greece canal
Police discovered the body of a 43-year-old man, reported missing since April 20, on Thursday in a canal in the rural region of Chalkidona near Thessaloniki in northern Greece.
Initial indications suggest no criminal activity in his death; however, precise causes will be determined after a forensic examination.
Convicted leader of Greek far-right Golden Dawn party released on parole
The convicted leader and founder of Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party, Nikos Mihaloliakos, has been released from prison on parole, a Greek police source and state television ERT said on Thursday.
Nine arrested in western Greece for domestic violence
Nine people were arrested in western Greece for domestic violence, with most incidents taking place in the town of Patra, police said on Thursday.
Greek summer wildfire threat nears, outpacing plans to contain it
When firefighters arrived at a blaze in a pine forest on the Greek island of Rhodes last July, flames were already leaping above the trees into the night sky. The volunteers needed to act fast, but dense vegetation on the forest floor blocked access.