Greece

Greek PM announces cabinet reshuffle over EU farm aid fraud

Probe into EU farm aid scandal widens A Greece cabinet reshuffle is expected, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis set to announce changes as an investigation...

Crete covered in African dust; surreal scenes, strong winds

Since Wednesday morning (April 1), African dust has covered nearly the entire island of Crete, creating an almost lunar landscape with vivid orange skies....

Greece minimum wage rises to €920 from April

Mitsotakis announces sixth increase Greece minimum wage will increase to €920 gross per month from 1 April, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during a Cabinet...

Greek forces remain in Cyprus – Replacement of “Kimon” and “Psara”

Rotations of jets and warships Greek forces stationed in Cyprus due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will remain on the island for...

Greek Independence Day: How 1821 sparked freedom

400 years under Ottoman rule Greek Independence Day, marks the 1821 uprising against the Ottoman Empire. The uprising is traditionally linked to March 25,...