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1. Service of Odontotos rack railway in Greece suspended

   The Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) has suspended operations on the Odontotos rack railway between Diakopto and Kalavrita in Peloponnese following recent landslides. The suspension will remain in effect until conditions are reassessed and “the necessary geological studies are carried out in the area surrounding Mount Chelmos, in cooperation with the competent local authorities,”a statement said […]

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2. Greek economy to keep to 2025 growth rates, if Middle East crisis does not exceed a month, says BoG

   The Greek economy will grow at 2025 levels this year, as long as the crisis in the Middle East does not last longer than a month, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras said on Thursday. Speaking at Ceos Club, Greece’s central banker said the prospects of the Greek economy remained positive despite unfavorable external influences. […]

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3. Polish national arrested in Souda Bay on spying charges

   Authorities in Crete arrested a Polish national on charges of spying on Souda bay naval and air base that is used by US forces. The 58-year-old man has been taking pictures of warships entering the Souda bay and sent them to Poland, state-run news agency amna.gr reported citing police sources.  The arrestee denies the charges. […]

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4. New Fraud: Citizens targeted by SMS phishing over alleged traffic fines

   There have been multiple reports of phishing messages sent to citizens, appearing as notifications of unpaid traffic fines and containing links inviting recipients to check the details or make immediate payment. According to the Ministry of Digital Governance, these messages attempt to imitate public services or state agencies, using misleading wording and unofficial web addresses […]

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5. Greek PM rules out snap elections or cabinet reshuffle

   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ruled out on Thursday the possibility of snap elections or a cabinet reshuffle. In an interview with iefimerida.gr,  he was asked about the possibility of snap election after two polls in the last couple of days showed a slight rise for ruling New Democracy in the poll numbers. “I categorically reject […]

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