Greece is in advanced talks to buy 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel as it pushes to modernise its armed forces, two officials said on Friday.

Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis testified before an investigative magistrate for three hours over his alleged involvement in a major case involving 167 defendants accused of being part of a criminal organization in Greek soccer. 

Stations on metro Line 2 will be closed on Sunday and Monday (December 15-16) evening for the installation of the 5G network.

In Greece abandoned “ghost” towns and villages scattered across the countryside provide a glimpse into the country’s broader demographic challenge, which Prime Minister Mitsotakis has warned is “existential”.

The Cultural Center of Kalamata in the northwestern Peloponnese unveiled a permanent exhibition on Maria Callas on December 2, the day that, had the great Greek opera diva been alive, she would have turned 101 years old.

The countdown to the selection of Greece’s next has begun, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis set to announce his pick for the country’s highest ceremonial post in mid-January or by the end of that month at the latest. 

Expenditure on main and supplementary pensions and benefits will be increased by €644 mln.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee as the next US ambassador to Greece, has said she is “inspired by the enduring economic power of the US-Greece partnership.”

Real estate market players predict a reduction in the supply of new homes and income properties in general.

Authorities have recovered a body after a boat carrying migrants capsized southwest of the Cretan island of Gavdos.

Authorities have reported a sharp increase in arrests of migrant smugglers, with over 200 individuals apprehended since the start of 2024.

Minister of Rural Development and Food Kostas Tsiaras announced during the discussion of the 2025 state budget on Friday that there will be a bill providing for the regulation of nonperforming agricultural loans.

Deputy Tourism Minister Elena Rapti explained the ministry’s strategy aiming at sustainable tourism growth while addressing the 6th annual conference “Greek Tourism, a National Issue!” in Athens on Thursday.

The Cyprus Parliament was busy on Thursday, voting on a series of important bills.

After acquiring 100% of Elpedison’s share capital, the management of Helleniq Energy estimates that it will be able to dynamically develop the company, achieve significant synergies in the management of the electricity and natural gas production and trading units, and reflect this value on its balance sheet, the listed company’s CEO said on Thursday.

The arogi.gov.gr platform opened on Friday for the submission of applications for first aid for those affected by the floods that occurred from November 30 to December 2 on Rhodes, Limnos, Halkidiki and in Pieria.

Panathinaikos and Olympiakos suffered bad losses on the road on Friday and lost more ground in the Euroleague.

The ongoing renovation of Athens’ public squares faces delays due to archaeological discoveries.

The Education Ministry is launching a literary initiative aimed at familiarizing students with classic works and renowned authors. 

The benchmark of the Greek bourse has risen to highs unseen since September 26.