The judicial dispute concerns a claim for compensation of approximately €100 million over a lease issue involving a 326-stremma plot from the Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT) — Statements issued by the General Commission of Administrative Courts and the Association of Administrative Judges following a report by Proto Thema The post Disciplinary investigation against Court of Appeals judge who altered the composition of the court in case involving major hotelier appeared first on Prot...

Damage was caused to a residential building, with no injuries reported The post Explosion in Moscow from Ukrainian drone near the Kremlin appeared first on ProtoThema English.

How many hours of sitting per day are too many? A professor explains the health effects and offers practical ways to reduce the risk The post Do you spend 6 hours a day on the couch or chair? The “silent” health risk appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The stance of New Democracy was discussed at a meeting at the Maximos Mansion on May Day — the two reasons behind the different approach compared to the cases of Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis a year ago The post New Democracy preparing to say “no” to PASOK proposal for a preliminary investigation into Spilios Livanos and Foteini Arabatzi over OPEKEPE case appeared first on ProtoThema English.

147,000 farmers will benefit, while 17,000 vulnerable households will receive free electricity The post Stavros Papastavrou: We are implementing Greece’s largest public solar park in Western Greece appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The first poll that captures the estimates after all the events - The government has limited the losses of the OPECEP, Kovesi and... Lazaridis - At 38.5% positive ratings for the government, Mitsotakis unrivalled in suitability for prime minister The post Full Marc Poll for Proto Thema: Strong recovery for New Democracy after measures, Macron visit, and ahead of two new parties appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Prime Minister's weekly post - What he says about the Nanny Neighbourhood, My House 2 and the tender for the cameras on the road network The post Kyriakos Mitsotakis: An end to fine print and irregular practices for loans up to €100,000 appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Investment frenzy fuelled by concern over China's tightening control over supply chains The post Economist: Piraeus and Elefsina at the heart of global port rivalry — The U.S.–China “naval battle” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Greeks continue to gravitate toward academic studies, even as hundreds of businesses struggle to find electricians and engineers. The result is a growing disconnect between degrees and real job opportunities The post Lost in degrees: Why Greece produces graduates the market doesn’t need appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The story of 38-year-old Whitney Robinson, who, after a traumatic experience with gun violence in the U.S., moved permanently to Greece in search of safety — and discovered accessible, high-quality healthcare in Thessaloniki The post From Kansas city to Thessaloniki: The american who put her trust in Greece’s public healthcare system — and went viral appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Democrats warn the move is a “gift to Putin” as tensions grow between Washington and European allies The post Trump escalates clash with Merz and withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany: What it means for NATO and Europe appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The child was taken to hospital with the first phalanx of his index finger amputated The post The 5-year-old boy who had his finger amputated at a kindergarten in Evosmos was operated appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A European pharmaceutical hub will be built in Tripoli, central Peloponnese, with the investment of €500 million in three factories by DEMO, Win Medica (of the ELPEN group) and FARAN The post New Euroepean pharmaceutical hub in Tripoli appeared first on ProtoThema English.

See where the main problems are as thousands of drivers leave Attica for the long weekend The post Heavy traffic on national highways as May Day weekend getaway continues – Delays also reported on Attiki Odos (Livefeed) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The shipment had set off from Valencia via Italy - The drugs were hidden among paper products, while the arrested driver is reportedly refusing to cooperate with authorities The post Truck from Spain carrying 500 kilos of skunk cannabis intercepted in Igoumenitsa – Bulgarian driver arrested appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Relations between the two countries are being tested after the Trump-Merts clash over Iran, with threats to withdraw US troops and growing concern over the stability of the transatlantic bond The post Politico: US-Germany relations at a breaking point appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The best month in five years for indices - Dow jumps 800 points - Strong corporate results and the resilience of the US economy boosted investor sentiment The post Wall Street: New double record for SP 500 and Nasdaq appeared first on ProtoThema English.

In a post on X, the Iranian embassy in London said it categorically rejects any allegations of the country's involvement in violent activities or incidents in the UK The post Iran denies any involvement in the knife attack on Jews in London appeared first on ProtoThema English.

During the inaugural session, organizational matters regarding the operation of working groups and the preparation of Ministerial Councils were discussed The post First meeting of the committee for organizing Greece’s EU Presidency appeared first on ProtoThema English.

«I took you everywhere with me and you left me here», his father wrote on social media - His mother said he «was an angel» The post Grief over 13-year-old Konstantinos killed in Ilia: «The scooter was a family gift, he used it all the time», says his grandmother appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The German automotive industry lobby group VDA calls for de-escalation of the tariff dispute between the US and the European Union The post Germany warns of “huge costs” after Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU vehicles appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A man with a €1 million bounty on his head, he has remained uncaught for two decades — for the first time, unknown details of his activity come to light — how he escaped police blockades and why he gave thousands of euros to those who sheltered him The post Vassilis Paleokostas: Is the mysterious “eternal fugitive” alive or dead? appeared first on ProtoThema English.

This afternoon, he will also take part in a discussion organized by the IE Competitiveness Hub on strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy The post Kyriakos Pierrakakis in Brussels for the Eurogroup and ECOFIN — the agenda of the two meetings appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A complete guide to the new rental repossession process: timelines, costs, rights, and the 10 steps that “unlock” the return of a property The post New eviction framework: When tenants must leave and when landlords regain their property appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The new store will also be the brand’s first in central Athens The post lululemon: From Vancouver to Voukourestiou Street appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The new institutional framework announced by Mitsotakis aims to put a definitive end to excessive compound interest (“panotokia”) on loans The post Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Definitive end to excessive compound interest — What borrowers gain from the new regulatory framework appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Coins and a marble torso of Asclepius were returned following investigations by U.S. authorities into antiquities trafficking The post 26 ancient artifacts repatriated to Greece from seizures in the USA, see photos appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A full-day event on May 10 invites the public to explore sustainable living, co-create solutions, and reimagine the city through circular thinking The post Athens Reshape hosts Circular Economy Fair on May 10 at Impact Hub Athens appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Nick Larigakis and leading experts examine past missteps, geopolitical realities, and future paths to reunification The post U.S. Policy voices meet academia: AHI President joins Georgetown panel on Cyprus appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The ports of Patras, Igoumenitsa, and Astakos at the center of the race – A complex web of services surrounding offshore drilling The post Port hub worth hundreds of millions behind Ionian drilling operations appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Tehran is attempting a partial convergence with Washington and says it is ready to enter talks, conditions permitting, early next week. It is linking nuclear issues with sanctions relief. “They want a deal, but we’re not there yet,” Trump said The post Partial climbdown by Iran: Says “yes” to negotiations without lifting the naval blockade, puts nuclear issues and the opening of Hormuz on the table appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Tehran’s latest proposal, delivered through Pakistani mediation, comes at a moment when negotiations appear to have reached a stalemate The post Iran submits new proposal to US to end the war appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Bulgarian driver is not cooperating with the authorities - The destination of the drugs is still unknown The post 1.7 million euros would be made by the circuit from the half ton of skunk found in Igoumenitsa appeared first on ProtoThema English.

«You were always the most important part of the flight - people who do not know me, yet entrusted me with something so precious,» the pilot told passengers, who broke into applause The post Emotional video shows Aegean pilot’s final landing after 45 years of service: «Today I am not changing profession, but way of life» (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Vandalism at the residence of Professor Vana Nikolaidou - Kyrianidou and the Vice-Rector of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Iakovos Michaelides, who was transferred to AHEPA after the incident The post Two attacks against university students in Athens and Thessaloniki within a few hours appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Minister of Civil Protection and the Deputy Minister of Health responded immediately to the needs of residents in the area after the fire that started in a spare parts store and spread to an apartment building The post Chrysochoidis and Agapidaki in Ilion after big fire destroyed apartments appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The woman, who was in her seventh month of pregnancy, boarded the plane to travel from the Senegalese capital to Rome, but shortly after take-off, she went into labour The post Birth on an ITA Airways flight: a baby boy was born on board, see photo appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The king and queen got me to do something no one else could, without even asking me, the U.S. president wrote on Truth Social The post “Gift” from Trump to Britain after the visit of Charles and Camilla: Tariffs on whisky and bourbon lifted appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Italian businessman Sandro Veronesi was on board a single-engine aircraft that suffered an in-flight malfunction over southwestern France The post Calzedonia owner survives plane crash after emergency parachute slows aircraft’s fall appeared first on ProtoThema English.

She thanked them for their contribution to the return of 91 Jewish artifacts from Poland and briefed them on the construction of the Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki The post Lina Mendoni: Meeting with representatives of the World Jewish Restitution Organization appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Strict limits on out-of-plan construction and the recognition of public roads are set to radically change the rules. Buildability thresholds for tourist developments rise to 30–40 stremmas on saturated islands, while 6–8 stremmas will be required for holiday homes in Mykonos and Santorini. The reassessment of settlement boundaries may also render some plots non-buildable The post Who will be allowed to build—and who won’t—under the new urban planning framework, set to apply from 2027 appeared...

The 38-year-old Greek-American officer was shot by 26-year-old Alfonso Talley The post Friend of Greek-American police officer killed on duty in Chicago speaks out: “We lost a young man — they had released his killer seven times” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

“We will consider it a violation of the ceasefire,” Iran warned — Axios, the The Wall Street Journal and CNN report the first details of the operation announced by Donald Trump The post Destroyers, 100 fighter jets and 15,000 troops: How “Operation Freedom” for the Strait of Hormuz will be implemented, as announced by Donald Trump appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Tehran’s latest proposal had appeared more conciliatory both on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program The post Donald Trump rejects Iran’s proposal as unacceptable appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The journey will last 2.5 hours The post Mytilene: Ferry connection between Lemnos and the port of Canakkale in Turkey begins appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The event brings together Greek professionals excelling abroad with 35 major business groups operating in Greece The post Rebrain Greece in London: “Greece 2026 offers significant professional opportunities”, Kerameos says appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Tehran says it is “ready” for war or diplomacy – Plan for restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz raises new tensions with the U.S. The post Trump: I will soon examine Iran’s new plan, but I cannot imagine that it will be accepted appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The first poll that captures the estimates after all the events - The government has limited the losses of the OPECEP, Kovesi and... Lazaridis - At 38.5% positive ratings for the government, Mitsotakis unrivalled in suitability for prime minister The post Marc Poll for Proto Thema: New Democracy rebounds after measures and Macron — and ahead of two new parties appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The world’s largest luxury yachting exhibition — and the only event of this scale in Greece — with over 130 yacht entries competing for 94 berths The post The global yacht elite in Greece: Stunning images from the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The temperature today in Athens will not rise higher than 15 degrees Celsius The post Rainy weather persists in Athens until midday – when sunshine is expected to return appeared first on ProtoThema English.

After working on films like 300, The Dark Knight and The Hangover, he chose to return to Greece — and rethink what success really means The post Michael Mailis: The Greek behind major hollywood productions returns to Athens appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Unsettled weather marks the start of May across Greece, with rain, strong northerly winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures expected to dominate conditions through the long weekend. The post Rain and strong winds bring a cooler start to May appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Austria, as the host country, is seeing the strongest demand, with local fans showing major enthusiasm for Eurovision’s return after 2015 The post Eurovision 2026: 95,000 tickets already sold to fans from 75 countries appeared first on ProtoThema English.

«Today you will hear many easy slogans designed to impress, as well as many unworkable proposals. We respond with our record,» Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said The post Mitsotakis on May Day: Before we see whether Akylas «brings it home», here are 10 measures we have delivered for workers appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The activists will be temporarily accommodated in Heraklion and then the procedures for their return to their countries of origin will be initiated. The post The 175 activists of the flotilla to Gaza were transported to Crete by a Navy armored ship appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The park opposite the town hall will be named "Yannis Boutaris Park" - The name of Dionysis Savvopoulos will be given to the green space located between George Papandreou and Maria Callas streets The post Parks in Thessaloniki will be named after Yannis Boutaris and Dionysis Savvopoulos appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A visit by a head of state to Athens rarely goes unnoticed by car enthusiasts. And when the visitor is the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the motorcade that crossed the Greek capital yesterday on its way to the Maximos Mansion carried a distinct aura of prestige. The post The Emir of… Athens and his incredible car (+video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The MEP married his partner at the Russian Church of Saint Nicholas in Limassol The post Bridgerton-style wedding for Fidias Panayiotou and Styliana Averkiou – Watch videos and photos appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Police seized a small quantity of cannabis during a targeted operation by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime The post Three Turkish nationals arrested in Attica on organised crime charges appeared first on ProtoThema English.

As the weather is not expected to favor island trips, most travelers appear to be opting for mainland destinations – See live traffic updates The post Traffic chaos in Attica: May Day long weekend getaway begins, heavy congestion on Kifisos, Attiki Odos and Kifisias appeared first on ProtoThema English.