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1. Georgiadis denounces AI-generated photo as fake, threatens legal action

   Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis has condemned as fake a photo circulating online that allegedly depicts him in a “private moment,” warning that anyone claiming the image is authentic will face legal action.

2. EU ministers voice concern over drone boat found near Lefkada

   European Union foreign ministers have expressed concern during the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels over the discovery of a drone boat off the Greek island of Lefkada, according to Greek diplomatic sources. Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis briefed his counterparts on the incident, with several ministers requesting updates once the Greek investigation is completed and expressing […]

3. Police record more than 200 electric scooter violations in Attica

   Traffic police in Attica recorded more than 200 violations involving electric scooter users during a four-day enforcement operation launched last Thursday, authorities said.

4. Greece renews its EPPO prosecutors’ mandate for 2 years

   A Greek council of judges on Monday renewed the mandate of three European prosecutors whose protracted presence at the head of a major farm subsidy fraud investigation had caused tension with government officials in Athens.

5. Party leaders’ wealth declarations released

   The wealth declarations of party leaders for 2025 were published on Monday along with those of other public officials.

6. A common Christian front in a troubled time

   In our time, human life is greatly devalued.

7. Long queues at Athens court due to new security measures

   Members of the public visiting the Athens court complex in Ambelokipi faced long queues Monday due to new security measures introduced after an elderly gunman was able to get in and shoot up the premises last month.

8. Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC

   Blackstone will acquire Greek e-commerce platform ‌Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII, CVC has said.

9. Utilities hamper new business

   If you want to set up a business in Greece, it now takes an average of eight days, three simple steps and just €18. 

10. Industrialists launch their own technical academy

    The lack of specialized technical personnel is one of the biggest problems facing Greek businesses.