Greek media’s sympathetic stance towards Israel draws criticism
19/05/2025
Greek state broadcaster ERT’s supportive coverage of Israel at Eurovision and Adonis Georgiadis’ provocative post draw backlash.
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Exarchia: Police launch unprovoked attacks on bars and residents
19/05/2025
Footage shared by residents and passers-by on social media shows police officers storming bars and using unnecessary force on people in the area, in Exarchia, Athens.
‘Spartans’ MPs and convicted nazi Kasidiaris acquitted of election fraud
15/05/2025
All the MPs elected on the far-right Spartans party ticket in the recent general election, along with the convicted Nazi Ilias Kasidiaris, have been cleared of charges of deceiving voters.…
Late-night amendment opens door for relatives of politicians to join foreign companies
15/05/2025
An amendment was quietly submitted late at night as part of a wider bill due to be voted on the following day. It permits the spouses and immediate family members…
Mitsotakis awarded in Berlin for Greece’s ‘economic miracle’ – Faces awkward praise for six-day working week
14/05/2025
“I accept this medal on behalf of the Greek people,” stated Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis as he received an award at the Economic Council Germany conference, recognising his government’s reforms…
Former prosecutor behind Greek wiretapping scandal promoted to top judicial post
13/05/2025
Vasiliki Vlachou, who served as the prosecutor overseeing Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) during the surveillance scandal involving the wiretapping of politicians, journalists, senior military officials, and thousands of citizens…
Mitsotakis in Rome: €360 million rail deal – Meloni speaks of shared concerns on defence and migration
13/05/2025
Greece and Italy have signed a memorandum of cooperation on energy and rail transport, as part of the 2nd High-Level Cooperation Council between the two countries. The agreement follows the…
“Law and Order” in Greek universities: Harsh penalties, suspension of student status, expulsions, and controlled access announced by Education Minister
12/05/2025
The Greek government is enforcing a strict “law and order” approach at universities, in the name of improving safety on campus. At a recent meeting of university rectors, Education Minister…
Pre-trial detention extended for Nikos Romanos and other detainees in Ampelokipi case
09/05/2025
The Athens Council of Misdemeanours Judges has ruled to extend the pre-trial detention of Nikos Romanos and the other individuals involved in the Ampelokipi case for another six months. This…
28 members of far-right group arrested in Thessaloniki
08/05/2025
Greek police have arrested 28 individuals in Thessaloniki believed to be members of the far-right group “Nationalist Youth of Thessaloniki,” also known as “DEFEND SALONICA.” Among those detained are 15…