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Greece power and water outages continue amid maintenance

40 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: Attica scheduled power outages announced by HEDNO

The HEDNO rolling maintenance programme continues to cause scheduled electricity cuts across Greece to facilitate network reinforcement and upgrades. In late August, HEDNO announced further planned outages affecting mult

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Greek ND governance, reforms & strategic goals through 2031

826 clusters · 499 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece rent refund: Eligibility and deadlines for tenants

The Mitsotakis administration continues its reform agenda, with a heavy focus on fiscal enforcement and social security. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is preparing an extensive audit of 2025 short-t

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [GR] [CY]

Banking sector growth in Greece and Cyprus

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Bank of Greece: Managed loans reach €79.65 billion in Q2 2026

The banking sectors in Greece and Cyprus have demonstrated growth in both revenue streams and deposit volumes. In Greece, systemic banks reported a significant rise in commission and service revenues, reaching approxim

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Greek retail and hospitality sectors face economic pressure

4 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Retail sales rise in the US and Greece

The economic landscape for the Greek retail sector has shown signs of recovery following a period of significant pressure. While previous data through August 2026 highlighted a downturn—with 71.3% of SMEs reporting lower

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Greece environmental sustainability and management

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece to host sustainability and cycling events in Drama and Piraeus

Greece is implementing various initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, waste management, and climate neutrality. In early September, the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water (RAEW) held a semina

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Attica ports and roads face surge as holiday returns peak

7 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: Athens traffic faces major delays on Kifissos and Attiki Odos

As the August holiday period concludes, the Attica region is experiencing significant movement across both maritime and road networks. Maritime activity at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio saw a notable shift i

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Thessaloniki railway infrastructure development

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Greek railway stations to drive investment through 2027

Infrastructure development in Thessaloniki continues through new construction and facility upgrades. The Western Thessaloniki Suburban Railway project, which includes connecting the Thessaloniki Port Authority's 6th Pier

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Greek tax authority enforcement actions

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: AADE investigates helicopter companies for tax evasion

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece has initiated several investigations into large-scale tax evasion and smuggling operations. In late August, authorities used risk analysis algorithms to unco

[QUIET] [HEALTH] [GR]

Hellenic Red Cross humanitarian activities in Greece

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Hellenic Red Cross supports homeless individuals in Athens and Piraeus

The Hellenic Red Cross has conducted various humanitarian and emergency response activities across Greece. In Elassona, volunteers performing a first aid awareness activity successfully resuscitated a man who collapsed

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Cyprus-Greece wildfire response and recovery efforts

16 clusters · 120 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece implements wildfire protection at ancient archaeological sites

Wildfire activity and arson incidents continue to impact Greece and Cyprus. In Greece, emergency services have battled multiple fires, including a major blaze in Mouzaki that consumed between 600 and 800 stremmata of for

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Assaults on police officers in Greece

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Larissa: Three arrested after police officers assaulted

In late August 2026, separate incidents of violence against police officers were reported in Greece. In Piraeus, two officers stationed at Athens International Airport were attacked in the early hours of August 30 near

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Greek criminal organization bomb plot investigation

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Attica drug ring dismantled involving psychologist and folk singer

Greek authorities dismantled a criminal organization linked to a January 2026 bomb plot in Lefkada. The plot targeted the villa of an 81-year-old Greek-American businessman using a device containing approximately 10 kilo

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [GR]

Piraeus educator disciplinary proceedings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Patras municipal dispute erupts over school management

In Piraeus, five educators and unionists associated with ELME Piraeus have been summoned for disciplinary questioning. The proceedings involve allegations of “indecent, improper, or unworthy behavior off duty” related to

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Greek summer tourism surge faces weather and capacity issues

6 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Attica ports see heavy traffic as summer travelers return and depart

The summer tourism surge in Greece has reached record levels, characterized by massive passenger volumes at Attica ports and high accommodation demand. In early July, pre-bookings for the August 15 peak week showed islan

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