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1. Cartoon (24/04/2026)

2. WWF warns Mediterranean overfishing remains critical

   Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization show 58% of assessed Mediterranean fish stocks are overfished, meaning catches exceed sustainable limits, WWF Greece fisheries officer Michalis Margaritis said.

3. Major IMF praise for AADE

   The operation of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) stands out as a turning point for the modernization of the state, at a time when Greece is steadily seeking more effective and transparent institutions.

4. Not ‘good enough for Greece’

   The way the government is being put to the rack by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, and all the reaction that this is provoking, resembles the government’s own efforts to impose order on Greece through measures against tax evasion, completion of the land register, charting of forest land, and so on.

5. Wrestler Prevolaraki takes European silver after narrow final defeat

   Greece’s Maria Prevolaraki claimed the silver medal in the 53 kg category at the European Wrestling Championships, held in Tirana, after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Ukraine’s Maria Yefremova in the final.

6. ATHEX: PPC steals the show on local bourse

   PPC’s stock was the main focus of the last bourse session at Athinon Avenue this week.

7. EU faces ‘unique moment’ to gain respect, Macron tells Athens audience

   With the leaders of the US, Russia and China all “against” it, Europe is presented with a “unique moment” in which it needs to “gain confidence” so as to be respected by others, French President Emmanuel Macron has told an Athens audience in a discussion on Europe.

8. Compressed democracies

   There are two ways to view Hungary’s recent elections.

9. Seven arrested in western Athens police sweep

   Police arrested seven people Thursday morning on the western outskirts of Athens, in Megara and Nea Peramos, in connection with illegal activities including traffic violations, illegal firearm possession, and electricity theft.

10. LIVE: Macron and Mitsotakis discuss ‘Challenges for Europe’

    French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will hold a discussion on Friday at 7.30 p.m. to discuss challenges currently facing Europe and the way ahead.