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Greek government expands social assistance and education

206 clusters · 224 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece announces new regulations for free university student meals

The Greek government continues to expand its social assistance, housing, and demographic support frameworks. To combat population decline, a resettlement program is entering its third phase, offering relocation subsidies

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Escalating telephone and AI fraud targeting seniors inGreece

61 clusters · 169 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece: Phone scammers target elderly women with elaborate schemes

Since July 2024, Greek police have conducted numerous operations against telephone-fraud rings targeting senior citizens. Criminal groups have increasingly employed advanced methods, including artificial intelligence to

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Greek theatrical and musical performances

20 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Cultural events scheduled at Greek theaters

Cultural and theatrical performances continue across various Greek venues throughout late 2026. In late August, the Petra Theater in Petroupoli hosted Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Saint Joan of the Stockyards’ as an act of solidari

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Greek data center infrastructure development

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: DEH plans large-scale data center investment in Western Macedonia

Greece is working to establish itself as a regional digital hub for Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean through large-scale data center infrastructure investments. A central component of this strategy is a par

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Western Macedonia regional infrastructure projects

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Western Macedonia receives funding for road projects and home renovations

The Western Macedonia Region has initiated several infrastructure and public service projects. On October 27, 2026, the region approved €4.85 million for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure under the ESPA 2021-2027 pro

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Balkan drug and weapons enforcement operations

156 clusters · 346 sources · last updated

Latest: Athens police seize over 32 kg of processed cannabis

Law‑enforcement actions across the Balkans intensified through late 2026, targeting cannabis production and cocaine trafficking. Following earlier seizures in Crete, Mani, and Fthiotida, operations expanded into northern

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Erasmus Days 2026 celebrations

6 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Argolis schools celebrate Erasmus+ program achievements

Erasmus Days 2026 celebrations are being held from October 12 to 17 to mark the tenth anniversary of the Erasmus+ Program. The global event includes over 11,500 activities across 60 countries. In Italy, more than 650 ini

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Police enforcement in Western Macedonia and surrounding-Balk

9 clusters · 69 sources · last updated

Latest: North Macedonia police arrest 13 people in multi-city drug operations

Police enforcement operations in the Western Macedonia region and surrounding Balkan areas have expanded significantly, particularly regarding narcotics and organized crime. In Greece, enforcement has addressed traffic v

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Greek parliamentary disputes and election campaigning

4 clusters · 39 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece: Political tensions rise amid election campaigning and parliamentary clashes

The Greek Parliament has experienced internal friction involving PASOK MP Paris Koukoulopoulos. Initially, Koukoulopoulos, acting as the presiding officer for a session, was involved in a heated confrontation with Zoi Ko

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PAOK women’s handball pursues European success

9 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Olympiacos and PAOK advance to EHF European Cup Round of 32

The PAOK women’s handball team, coming off a domestic treble-winning campaign, has secured the contract renewal of Brazilian pivot Milena Menezes for the 2026-2027 season. Following their domestic dominance, the team tra

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Greek regional folklore documentation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Spyros Georgiou presents folklore book in Kefalos, Kos

Recent events in Greece have highlighted efforts to document and preserve regional cultural heritage through new publications. In Kozani, a new book titled ‘Cultural Associations of Kozani – Folklore & Tradition’ was pr

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Kozani urban and environmental development projects

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Kozani Municipality reports infrastructure updates and heating status

The Municipality of Kozani has initiated several urban development and environmental projects. Initially, the municipality secured €965,000 in funding from the Green Fund’s ‘Environmental Balance Actions’ program for the

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Local commerce and cultural events in Serres

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Serres region highlights cultural heritage and local commerce

In the Serres region of Greece, the ‘White Night’ event was organized through a collaboration between the Serres Chamber of Commerce, the Municipality of Serres, and the Regional Unit of Serres to support the local marke

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Antiquities smuggling rings in Greece

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Northern Greece antiquities rings dismantled by police

Greek authorities dismantled two organized crime groups involved in the illegal looting and trafficking of antiquities, primarily in Northern Greece. Following a multi-month investigation by the Sub-directorate for Comba

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University of Western Macedonia research expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: University of Western Macedonia signs research pact with Nicolaus Copernicus Academy

The University of Western Macedonia has expanded its research capabilities through new funding and international partnerships. Initially, the university secured 3.6 million euros for nine research projects under the ‘I

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Animal welfare and protection initiatives in Greece

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Hellenic Police hold animal welfare seminars in Western Macedonia

Animal welfare and protection initiatives have been highlighted through various campaigns and events in Greece. In early September, the Special Secretariat for the Protection of Companion Animals launched a campaign at t

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