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A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck off the coast of Greece early Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The tremor was recorded at 6:18 a.m. local time (03:18 GMT) at a depth of approximately 12 kilometers. Its epicenter was located around 11.5 kilometers southeast of the coastal town of Ierapetra,......
Greece recorded a significant increase in travel-related revenues in February, according to figures released by the country’s central bank. The rise highlights a strong recovery in the tourism sector during the early part of the year. The Bank of Greece reported that travel receipts increased by 83.2% compared to the same month last......
France and Greece are expected to extend their bilateral defence cooperation agreement for another five years during an upcoming visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Athens, according to a Greek government official. The agreement, originally signed in 2021, established a framework for mutual assistance in the event of an armed attack......
The government of Greece has proposed extending the mandate of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. Stournaras, who has led the Bank of Greece since 2014, is also a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. His current six-year term is set to expire later this......
Greece is set to introduce strict new regulations limiting young people’s access to social media platforms. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that children under the age of 15 will be banned from accessing social networks starting January 1, 2027. The measure, described as “difficult but necessary,”......
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged European Union prosecutors to quickly decide whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as part of a growing investigation into EU farm fraud. The appeal comes as the scandal continues to challenge the government politically. The case involves allegations that dozens......
As Greece moves closer to introducing restrictions on social media use for minors, many parents are increasingly concerned about the impact of digital platforms on their children’s well-being. The government is expected to announce measures that could limit or ban access to social media for children under the age of 15, reflecting a......
Eighteen migrants drowned on Wednesday after their inflatable boat capsized off the coast of Bodrum, in southwestern Turkey, Turkish coast guards reported. A rescue operation saved 21 migrants, while the bodies of 18 others were recovered, according to a coast guard statement. The authorities said the group was spotted at sea around 06:00......
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