Politics

Greece Offers €5,000 a Year to Move to the Border Island of Kastellorizo

New financial incentives worth €5,000 ($5,800) have been announced for people living, working or considering relocating to the Greek border island of Kastellorizo. Public servants and uniformed personnel serving on the island will receive a permanent annual salary incentive of...

Was Ancient Athens Truly a Democracy?

The establishment of democracy in ancient Athens was a crucial moment in human history. It was a type of governance that valued citizen participation and free public debate. Yet, this revolutionary system was shockingly different from the inclusive democracies...

Greece Bans Drone Flights Over the Southeastern Aegean Through October

Greece is imposing an airspace ban on drones over the southeastern Aegean, according to six Greek aviation notices (NOTAMs) issued over the past few days. The measures establish a number of temporarily restricted areas within the Athens Flight Information Region...

US Arms Embargo on Cyprus Remains Suspended for Another Year

The US State Department has issued a final rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to specify that Cyprus’ status as a proscribed destination is suspended from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027. This action continues the...

Unknown Air-Raid Shelter Discovered in Piraeus, Greece

A previously unknown air-raid shelter has been discovered in Piraeus, Greece on a plot of land between Grigoriou Lambraki, Distomou, and Androutsou streets. The complex network of corridors came to light during construction work for an 11-story apartment building...

How Greek Mythology Became a Weapon of Political Satire

Greek mythology usually involves gods, heroes, supernatural beings, and stories of the ancient world. Yet, Greek myths became weapons of political satire in the past two centuries, giving them relevance to current affairs of the time. In the 18th century,...

Greek MEP Calls for Return of School Uniforms, Saying Schools Are Not Catwalks

Greek MEP and Voice of Reason leader Afroditi Latinopoulou has called for the return of school uniforms in Greece, arguing that classrooms should place less emphasis on fashion and appearance. In a social media video posted ahead of the opening...

Trump Promises $5,000 to Every American if Republicans Win Midterms

In a surprising and high-risk pre-election move, United States President Donald Trump has promised a direct dividend of 5,000 dollars to every adult citizen in the country. As he emphasized, the prerequisite for implementing this announcement is that the...

‘A Second Chance for the Country’: Former PM Tsipras Calls for Political Change in Greece

The political spotlight turned to Thessaloniki as former Prime Minister and leader of ELAS, Alexis Tsipras, took the stage for a comprehensive press conference on the sidelines of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). Tsipras outlined his policy roadmap, fielded...

Greece Makes Space History as Mitsotakis, Macron Announce First Greek Astronaut’s ISS Mission

In a historic milestone for Greece’s scientific and technological landscape, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially announced the upcoming mission of the first Greek astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The announcement came during his working visit to the...

Greek-American Chris Pappas Wins New Hampshire Democratic Primary for US Senate

  Greek-American U.S. Representative Chris Pappas won the Democratic primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire on Tuesday, comfortably defeating four primary challengers. His decisive victory sets up one of the most closely watched and critical general...

Greece, Cyprus and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Alliance at Trilateral Summit

Against the backdrop of pivotal shifts in security and energy dynamics across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, the leaders of Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt convened today in the coastal city of El Alamein, Egypt, for a high-level...

Who Will Control the Source Code of Greece’s $3.53 Billion Israeli-Built Achilles Shield?

Greece’s €3.035 billion ($3.53) agreement with Israel for the Achilles Shield air-defense network has raised a critical question: Will Athens possess the software source code needed to modify and develop the system independently? The available public information does not support...

Far-Right AfD Scores Historic Victory in German State Election

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as the clear winner of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, with exit polls predicting a historic result for the party. Projections released after voting ended on Sunday put the AfD at 44.5...

Greek PM Mitsotakis Rules Out Snap Elections, Targets Majority in Spring 2027 Vote

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday that Greece’s next general election will take place in the spring of 2027, ruling out an early vote and declaring that his center-right New Democracy party will seek an outright parliamentary...