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“He tried to slash the woman, we heard screams”: Woman describes attack on Greek-American couple at the Acropolis
The two injured victims-the man more seriously-were taken to the Red Cross Hospital, while the 60-year-old attacker was arrested. An order had previously been issued for his confinement due to psychological problems
Mitsotakis signals elections in 2027 as lawmakers speculate over the date – Subtle criticism directed at Kovesi
The PM sought to definitively end speculation about early elections while addressing ND's Parliamentary Group, making clear that the government will complete its full four-year term and that national elections will be held in the spring of 2027
Airbnb banned in apartment buildings where the building regulations allow residential use only
Landmark ruling by the Athens Court of First Instance finds that short-term rentals are tourist accommodations rather than residences – The court ordered the owner to stop using the apartment for Airbnb rentals and imposed a €1,000 fine for each violation
Mitsotakis on OPEKEPE: “There are questions about the European Public prosecutor’s office – their job is to bring solid cases to trial”
Twenty-six New Democracy MPs spoke during the parliamentary group meeting. In his closing remarks, the prime minister also criticized PASOK over the constitutional revision process, accusing its leadership of choosing not to participate meaningfully
Operation Armed Forces: Defense Ministry’s new strategy to attract young people to Military Academies
The Ministry of National Defence has launched a new strategy aimed at boosting enrollment in Greece’s military academies, amid expectations that a significant number of places will remain vacant after the announcement of this year’s Panhellenic Examination results. At the same time, the Hellenic Coast Guard has already announced 500 new permanent positions based on a merit-point system
More than $25 million from THI invested in Greece: 5,000 jobs, training and support for entrepreneurship
Michalis Printzos, THI Country Head for Greece, discusses the organisation’s strategy and the initiatives that, through targeted programmes, are creating new employment and development opportunities for the next generation
Mitsotakis at ND Parliamentary Group: Support measures for the middle class at Thessaloniki International Fair, the promises of the supposedly serious PASOK and the unreformed Tsipras
The “Sunday of the ballot box” is unique – there are no “trial” protest elections, no “dress rehearsals” with supposed “messages” and no room for destructive risks – “Why a third term? So that we do not go three terms backwards”
Major €17 million tax evasion ring uncovered by Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue: Woman declared homeless while living in a 280 sq m villa with a swimming pool
The group allegedly made huge profits through an organised network involving fake invoices, companies that went bankrupt or ceased operations within record time, and missing traders. Three arrests have been made, while more than 32,000 counterfeit products have been seized
