Latest News from Greece
Where to watch: Lamia vs AEK, Iraklis vs AEL Derby, and Bucks semifinal
The action kicks off with Super League 2, featuring the match of the week. League leader AEL travels to Thessaloniki to face Iraklis (15:00, SKAI) in a pivotal game for the 13th round.
One dead, dozens missing in migrant shipwreck off southern Crete
Greek authorities have recovered the body of a man and rescued 39 migrants from the sea after their boat capsized off the southern island of Gavdos in the Mediterranean, its coastguard said on Saturday.
Weather: Heavy rains and drop in temperature – Where snow is expected
Wintry Weather Arrives with Storms and Snowfall
A shift to wintry conditions begins today as a strong weather system brings storms, temperature drops, and snowfall. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming weather:
Key Highlights
Halkidiki urban planning corruption scandal expands to Thessaloniki
A corruption scandal currently under investigation, involving urban planning officials across Halkidiki in northern Greece, has expanded to second city Thessaloniki, where members of the corruption ring have also exerted influence.
New traffic code introduces urban speed reductions and stricter penalties
Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Vasilis Oikonomou, outlined the proposed changes in the upcoming New Traffic Code (KOK), soon to enter public consultation. The revisions aim to enhance road safety through reduced speed limits, updated regulations for electric scooters and tougher penalties for violations.
World Cup 2026: Greece’s qualification is in its hands – The history with our opponents and the path leading to America
For the first time in football history, a World Cup will be hosted by three countries: the 2026 tournament.
It will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the stadiums of the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The USA last hosted a World Cup in 1994, where Greece participated for the first time. Meanwhile, Mexico has hosted the World Cups of 1970 and 1986.
Mitsotakis sees ‘no prospect’ for talks on EEZ, continental shelf with Turkey
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed Greek-Turkish relations, the New Democracy party, and the electoral law for 2027, speaking on the second day of the "50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy" conference hosted by the Greek newspaper To Vima.
The “war” of Turkish gangs in Greece – Living lavishly, shooting for… fun
In recent months, Greece has become a battleground for rival criminal groups from Turkey, with the list of casualties growing rapidly and being “enriched” with new victim names. What unites them is their involvement in arms and drug trafficking.
‘No Helmet, No Gasoline’ road safety campaign targets motorcyclists
The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Development, and the country's Gasoline Stations Federation have joined forces to launch a road safety campaign titled "No Helmet, No Gasoline".
Chrysochoidis: Every night, we face 100 domestic violence incidents, and every day, 60 arrests
The Evros border fence now stretches 76 kilometers, with 400 border guards, electronic surveillance systems, border patrol units, and military outposts ensuring the security of Greece’s land borders, according to Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis.
More US buyers in Greek realty after election
Demand from the US for the acquisition of housing in Greece has increased sharply following the results of the recent presidential elections, which, as the relevant data show, served as a catalyst for this new trend. The reason is the disappointment that prevails among a portion of citizens for the new Trump era and the policies that will be implemented.
Mitsotakis to visit Lebanon on Monday
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit Lebanon on Monday, December 13, he announced during the conference titled "Post-Junta Era 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy. "
Kamikaze drone acquisitions approved for Greek army
The National Security Governmental Council (KYSEA), the country's top decision-making body for foreign affairs and defense matters, has approved the acquisition of 590 US-made Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, or kamikaze drones, for the Greek army.
Reuters: Greece to purchase PULS systems from Israel and drones from the U.S.
Greece is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel as part of its efforts to modernize its Armed Forces, according to Reuters, citing two officials.
Diplomacy’s new dimension
Kimberly Guilfoyle's nomination as US ambassador to Athens is a high-risk challenge for Greece, which may bring significant rewards but may also cause new upheaval in the long and often turbulent US-Greece relationship.