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1. IDF intercepts Gaza-Flotilla boats west off Crete; Greece remains silent

   Israeli military speedboats attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla 1,000 kilometers away from Israel, West of Crete, in international waters but in a Greek Search And Rescue responsibility area. So far, there is no comment from the side of the Greek government. Organizers of the Gaza-bound aid mission said their vessels were being intercepted by Israeli […]

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2. Public transport, trains, ferries on 24h strikes, work-stoppages on Labor Day, May 1

   Workers at public transport means, trains and suburban railway (Proastiakos) participate with traditional 24-hour strikes and work stoppages in the strike mobilizations for Labor Day, May 1. At the same time, ferries and ships remain docked at the Greek ports. The strike has been decided by the private sector union umbrella GSEE. On 24-hour strike […]

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3. Poll: Significant decline in ruling New Democracy and PM Mitsotakis ratings

   The so-called legitimacy crisis leads to a “collapse” in the ratings of ruling New Democracy. Citizens disapprove the conservative government and its policies including those in geopolitics. These are the results of a public pinion poll conducted between April 21-27, 2026, by Metron Analysis on behalf of MEGA TV. Despite the government’s effort to convince that […]

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4. Ferries, ships docked at Greek ports due to May Day 24h strike

   Ferries and ships of all categories will remain docked at ports throughout Greece after the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO) declared a 24-hour strike on Friday, May 1, 2026. According to an unanimous decision by the administration of the PNO, the strike is part of the events for May Day. The strike will begin at 00:01 […]

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5. Greece to allow “Photovoltaic on Balconies”. Experts have reservations

   Greece’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is determined to allow citizens install photovoltaic units “plug-in” on balconies. The project promises 30% savings on electricity bill. However, experts express reservations as the project clashes with the Greek reality: the already excess energy production by the RES. Presenting the relevant legislation to the Parliament on Monday, April […]

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