Greece - ekathimerini.com (English)

The latest national news from ekathimerini.com.

*Please note: The news links below will open a new window.

1. Traffic strain grows amid Ilissos construction delays

   Work on the Ilissos River project in Athens has resumed after delays that disrupted traffic between Kallithea and Moschato, residents say.

2. New shooting incident at Appeals Court, four injured

   Four people have been injured after a man opened fire inside a courthouse in Athens on Tuesday, just hours after a similar incident at a branch of the EFKA social security fund in Keramikos.

3. Suspect who beat up woman over parking delay identified

   The driver of a motorcycle who beat up a 22-year-old woman in central Athens because she took too long to park her car was identified, the Hellenic Police’s spokesperson Constantia Dimoglidou said Tuesday.

4. Man opens fire inside social security building in Athens, one injured

   A man opened fire inside a branch office of the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) in the district of Keramikos, central Athens, on Monday morning.

5. Takeover flurry in the food industry

   At least eight acquisitions have been made since the beginning of the year in the broader food sector.

6. Fight over parking spot leads to arrests

   Police on Monday arrested two men who got into a fight over a parking spot in central Athens.

7. Price and sales growth boosted state coffers last year

   Increased prices, as well as the growth in sales in the economy, were the main drivers of tax revenue in 2025.

8. Research program funding approvals stalled by dispute

   Troubles continue for the Education Ministry’s “Trust in Our Stars” research program, as disputes over its evaluation process stall funding and final approvals.

9. Environmentalists in Western Balkans call for renewables over US gas projects

   Environmental activists in the Western Balkans on Monday urged their governments to resist lobbying from the United States to build gas infrastructure in the region, and focus on renewable energy, in line with EU policy.

10. Greece, Libya advance maritime talks

    Greece and Libya have agreed to advance discussions on the delimitation of the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said following meetings in Tripoli with Libyan officials.