87-year-old hangs himself after winning 900k euro in lottery

The development comes a day after the latest developments related to the agriculture subsidies scandal, the so-called OPEKEPE furor due to the acronym of the now disbanded state agency

Greek tourism remained resilient, as overall demand for the country as a travel destination remains solid, despite rising energy costs and airfare prices

A traditional Easter meal for 6–8 people will cost about €50 more this year, as rising prices hit key staples and strain household budgets during one of Greece’s most important holidays

Through an initiative led by Evangelos Marinakis and supported by the Municipality of Piraeus, food supplies and essential goods are being offered to vulnerable members of the community, ensuring that more families can share in the Easter table

In purchasing power terms, Greece’s minimum wage ranks 13th across the bloc—highlighting that the issue is not merely the nominal level, but how wages are distributed across the economy.

Gender disparities in unemployment persisted, though both groups saw annual improvements. The unemployment rate among women fell to 11.3%, while the rate for men declined to 6.2% from 7.1%.

A new government fuel subsidy scheme is set to launch within days, offering targeted financial support to millions of vehicle owners facing high fuel prices through digital payments or bank transfers

With Easter around the corner and Middle East tensions pushing up fuel and food prices, Athens is rolling out subsidy measures it has used before — and promising more market inspections

Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos signaled continued controls on essential goods while reviewing diesel subsidies and warning of global energy risks

Greece has been moving quietly in aerospace, but faster than many realize

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledged continued support for households facing rising costs, as his government prepares fresh fuel subsidies and broader relief measures amid the fallout from tensions in the Middle East. In his weekly social media briefing, Mitsotakis said authorities are working to launch the “Fuel Pass” subsidy platform within days, with payments […]

Millions of people around the world switched off their lights on Saturday evening in a show of solidarity for the planet, marking Earth Hour 2026, the annual WWF initiative now in its second decade. From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., landmarks, homes and businesses across more than 80 countries fell dark for sixty minutes in a […]

‘Our choices must reflect balance and responsibility. Measures taken during this period should be targeted, fair, and effective, with priority given to the most vulnerable households and businesses,’ Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis said after the teleconference

The key factors shaping housing satisfaction across Europe include the owner’s age, property type, comfort level, location, cost of acquisition or rent, and tenure status.

As part of the deal, Motor Oil Hellas and Alter Ego Media will enter the shareholding structure of the company that operates the ANT1+ platform, the first Greek streaming platform and one that has recorded significant growth

In the proclamation, issued and posted on the White House’s website, paid tribute to the Greek War of Independence, which commenced in March 1821 and overthrew centuries of dour Ottoman rule of the storied land

The 205th national anniversary was again celebrated with splendor, highlighted by military parades and memorials around the country

While the Greek War of Independence began weeks earlier, March 25 was chosen for its symbolic link to the Annunciation and the official declaration of independence in 1822