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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.

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.

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.   

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.

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