Housing assistance applications will be processed exclusively through the “e-Permits” information system The post New State Aid Framework for Natural Disasters submitted to Parliament: Assistance to be tax-free and protected from seizure appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The scenarios, assessments, NATO and the new balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean The post Greece sets up Patriot shield for Cyprus and Bulgaria following threats from Tehran’s mullahs appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The ring’s coded conversations, references to customers, and fears of inspections The post “I’ll conquer Mykonos and hand it over to Erdogan ready-made”: Conversations of the alleged drug ring leader with members of the organization appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Elafonisi ranked second in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best Beaches 2026, while Balos came third The post Elafonisi Beach in Chania among the best in the world appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Iran’s state television (Channel 3) has broadcast a video describing efforts to locate and reach Barron Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, with reference made to a $10 million reward. It is a fresh, direct threat against a member of the US president’s immediate family, coming just weeks after a similar segment targeted US […] The post After the Melania threat, Iranian state TV targets Barron Trump with a $10 million bounty appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Mosquitoes have found ideal conditions for the wide transmission of West Nile virus this summer, with significantly more cases than in the past seven years. Attica is at the epicentre of the outbreak, and by the middle of last week at least 31 municipalities had recorded cases, with a further seven at high risk. The […] The post West Nile virus cases and deaths in Greece hit seven-year high appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Investigators cross-check recent bank records, six-month timing gaps, income tax codes and property filings, then weigh whether the declared donor could actually afford the sum, with rates reaching 40% when family relationships are ultimately misrepresented The post Greek tax authority traces family money transfers to catch hidden donations appeared first on ProtoThema English.

European and American forecasting models converge on a powerful heatwave from 28 August into early September, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C and wildfire risk climbing as strong winds arrive across the Aegean from Friday The post Greece braces for a prolonged heatwave, with a new hot spell arriving on Friday that sizzles into September appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The driver is expected to seek an adjournment to prepare his defence, while investigators assess whether the dog's death was intentional, a finding that would trigger fines of up to 50,000 euros under Greek law The post Man who ran over dog in Corfu may face up to 10 years in prison appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Seven Friendship Clubs will open as cooling centres from 9am to 9pm, alongside a 24-hour helpline, extra street patrols, drone monitoring, adjusted staff hours and rubbish collection changes forming the Municipality's wider citywide heatwave response The post City of Athens prepares for today’s soaring temperatures with 7 AC spaces and other measures appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Ottawa will target American steel, dairy, appliances and paper products from 8 September, while Washington's trade representative says talks are unlikely to resume soon, casting fresh doubt over the future of the wider USMCA agreement The post Canada-US trade talks collapse as Ottawa announces retaliatory tariffs appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Satellite imagery shows dozens of tankers switching off transponders daily as producers reroute supply through pipelines and reserves, while Washington shifts to sustained pressure on Iran, pushing crude toward $100 amid Gulf attacks this week The post Secret tanker crossings are keeping oil prices from soaring through the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Adonis Georgiadis accused Elena Akrita of joining a 'misery gang' after the SYRIZA MP criticised privacy measures for Madonna in Corfu, insisting the pop star's visit brought free publicity and future tourism jobs to Greece The post Health Minister clashes with SYRIZA MP over Madonna’s Greece visit appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Note: the source text stated debt would fall below 120% of GDP "in 2019," which is clearly an error given the article's own trajectory (110% by 2031, sub-100% by the mid-2030s). Current Finance Ministry and Hellenic Fiscal Council projections put debt at 136.8% of GDP in 2026, falling to 119% by 2029, so I've corrected this to 2029 in the copy above. The post Greek Prime to unveil tax cuts and record debt reduction at Thessaloniki Fair appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Markos Rodríguez Pantoja, known as “the wolf boy of the Sierra Morena,” has died at the age of 80 in Ourense, Spain. His story became one of the most remarkable and rare cases of a child living for years cut off from human society, growing up among wolves. According to the Spanish website 20minutos, of […] The post “Spain’s Mowgli”, Markos Rodríguez Pantoja, dies: the man who spent 12 years raised by wolves appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Mike Jeffries is facing serious charges related to sex trafficking, and he is reported to have been hospitalized in recent months due to serious health problems The post Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive ruled fit for trial despite Alzheimer’s claims appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Netanyahu responds after Turkey asks Interpol to issue international arrest alerts for him and another official over the Gaza flotilla raid, as Israel accuses Erdogan of harbouring Hamas, occupying Cyprus and escalating tensions into Syria The post Israeli PM Netanyahu brands Turkish President Erdogan ‘antisemitic dictator’ after Interpol arrest warrant appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The request is related to the attack on activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters – The trial is currently underway in Istanbul, with a total of 35 defendants The post Turkey seeks Interpol “red notice” for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla interception appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A 62-year-old man had set up an operation in his warehouse in Crete — enough gas was available to produce up to 18,000 balloons The post AADE: 4 tons of illicit alcohol and 700 bottles of laughing gas seized in Heraklion appeared first on ProtoThema English.

She was a close associate and trusted adviser to her husband for decades, accompanying him on major diplomatic missions and international meetings with world leaders The post Nancy Kissinger, wife of late US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92 appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Applications for the program can be submitted until November 27, 2026 – Who is eligible to apply The post Personal Assistant: Platform opens Wednesday for new applications, with up to €1,939 per month depending on each applicant’s needs appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Annual American Hellenic Institute event returns to Fairfax, Virginia, on October 19 The post Register for the 23rd Annual AHI Golf Classic appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Average reduction of around 7% across 850 branded and private-label products — 62 suppliers and 10 supermarket chains participating in the initiative — An additional 300 school-supply product lines — The list remains open The post Price cuts on supermarket shelves: 1,150 product lines already included, discounts on school supplies too — Announced at Cabinet meeting appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The 48-year-old was waiting for the 45-year-old outside the apartment building where she lived. The moment the woman opened the entrance door, he went inside with her. What happened next unfolded in just a matter of seconds The post “He kicked her twice and killed her with a single bullet to the head”: What the autopsy revealed about the murder of the 45-year-old woman in Nea Smyrni appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Maintenance carried out since late 2025 by Kleemann Greece, plus multiple built-in safety systems, keeps the specialised lift reliable for visitors, with 14,710 journeys completed between April and 20 August this year alone, officials note The post Acropolis lift only halts in extreme weather under strict safety rules, Ministry of Culture says appeared first on ProtoThema English.

New Democracy is preparing to scrap presumptive taxation for the self-employed, ease social security contributions and pension levies, and launch a housing scheme, as Mitsotakis eyes a 2027 election with support short of a majority The post Measures to win back the ‘lost vote’ of self-employed professionals, farmers, pensioners and private sector employees expected at the Thessaloniki Fair appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A small lake in Makrygiali, Igoumenitsa, has turned pink, on the route towards the Bouka area The post Igoumenitsa lake turns fuscia pink in rare phenomenon appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A search and rescue operation is being carried out for Spanish businessman Juan José Mutilba Obregón, 66, who has been missing since Tuesday 18 August, when he fell into the sea from his sailing yacht during a voyage from Syracuse to Pylos. Travelling with him was his 67-year-old wife, Carmen, who spent around three days […] The post Search underway for Spanish businessman who fell overboard near Pylos appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his first post-summer address to detail a €13bn early debt repayment, confirm the Greece-Cyprus interconnection deal with France's Meridiam and Nexans, and pledge continued support for wildfire-hit communities across Greece this month The post Future generations won’t be burdened with debt, and dialogue with Turkey isn’t submission, PM writes in Sunday review appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Israel's bombing of a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border signals its refusal to tolerate Ankara's military presence in Syria, as tension between the two US allies deepens over air defence, energy corridors and influence The post Turkey and Israel’s rivalry raises fears of a dangerous miscalculation in Syria appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Police and coastguard officers rushed to the scene after a helicopter set down among swimmers on Spetses, blasting sand into the air as bathers fled, marking the second such incident within a matter of weeks The post Helicopter lands on crowded beach in Spetses, sparking prosecutor’s investigation appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The father of the 18-year-old who locked himself in a room and managed to drive off the intruders has described to protothema.gr the terrifying moments his son lived through when three burglars broke into their home in Nea Penteli. According to the father of the courageous young man, his son escaped the worst of it […] The post ‘Thieves are breaking into the house!’: Father of 18-year-old describes son’s ordeal with 3 intruders in Nea Penteli appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Greece's national public health authority has confirmed 157 West Nile virus cases and 13 deaths this year, all among people over 65, as infections continue rising across Attica, Thessaly, Central Macedonia, Peloponnese and Central Greece The post Greece’s West Nile virus cases surge, with eastern Attica hit hardest appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Greek campsite operators report booming demand into September nationwide, with Greeks now up to 40% of guests amid rising hotel costs, while occupancy across Greece's 293 organised sites has climbed about 10% overall this year The post Budget camping holidays surge in popularity, with Chalkidiki occupancy hitting 95% appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Armenian gymnast Artur Avetisyan claimed rings gold on a higher difficulty score, while Russian rival Ilia Zaika settled for silver, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Petrounias on social media following his latest podium finish The post Petrounias claims rings bronze to reach 11 European medals appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Emergency crews confirmed all 50 passengers escaped unharmed and the driver received medical treatment after footage of the 19 August incident only surfaced today, revealing the split-second teamwork that prevented disaster on the busy motorway The post Passengers save bus carrying 50 people in Sweden after driver loses consciousness (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

33 firefighters, six aircraft and a coast guard fleet are battling the Lemnos blaze, rated a high fire risk today, as an arson unit from Lesvos examines the cause and evacuation continues at Platy beach The post Fire on Lemnos prompts evacuation of two villages as 59 residents rescued by sea appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Temperatures will rise further from Saturday — air masses are expected to be 6–8°C warmer than normal for the season — detailed forecast for the coming days The post “Scorching” final week of August: Temperatures will exceed 40°C in places — where the heat will be most intense appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The journalist has been hospitalized in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit for approximately one month, with his condition described as very serious The post Antonis Panoutsos intubated and in serious condition in ICU at “Evangelismos” hospital after contracting West Nile virus appeared first on ProtoThema English.

International recognition from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) for the successful management and eradication of the disease The post Greece regains official status as a country free of Peste des Petits Ruminants appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The number of donors reached 138 in 2026 – Breakdown of the amounts raised each year The post Donations to the Armed Forces since 2023 approach €117 million, with more than €55 million this year alone appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The reform footprint of “Greece 2.0” is already measurable and has helped Greece converge with the EU on key indicators that were among the original objectives of the European Recovery and Resilience Facility The post “Greece 2.0”: The largest investment and reform program of recent decades enters its final stretch appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The German artist was once Dalí’s muse and created a stone monument as an apology for Nazi atrocities The post Dali’s Carina of Anogia and the festival: The touching story of the elderly woman who “danced” while being supported by her friends in Crete appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Investigators are examining the 48-year-old's past in Albania, where he was arrested in 2016 on rape charges and reportedly faced a stalking case, as his wife told police she had feared him for several months The post Nea Smyrni gunman left wife 1,000 euros before killing woman and taking his own life appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A new BBC investigation exposes daily life inside Taliban-run Afghanistan, from a young woman's divorce plea to a prison chief's past in suicide bombings, as officials defend restrictions on women five years after Taliban's return The post “Women are brainless”: BBC’s revealing report from inside the Taliban’s world appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Hello, good morning, welcome back, and happy late summer, although we are still in the grip of a heatwave and a quiet Athens that will gradually fill up again and find its normal rhythm. It has been a good summer for tourism, perhaps one of the best for those who work professionally in hospitality, but […] The post Mitsotakis’s order to “round up the ripe ones living off public money,” the Thessaloniki Fair, Tsipras and Samaras, the Spetses tip-offs, and is George Papandreou’s son standing in...

Firefighters and paramedics raced to reach the stricken hiker along the same rugged, officially closed route after her partner raised the alarm, administering CPR once she collapsed from dehydration, but she died before reaching hospital The post French tourist dies after collapsing on hike near Balos in Crete appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Excerpt: Kimberly Guilfoyle called her Ionian break wonderful after mingling with fans on Meganisi, before sailing on to Kalamos and Fiskardo aboard the Cypriot-owned This Is It, which charters for up to 390,000 euros a week The post US Ambassador to Greece cruises the Ionian islands aboard the world’s largest luxury catamaran appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The unprecedented breach in July hit a small-scale facility whose outage did not affect the wider grid. It emerged alongside separate cyberattacks on US water infrastructure, which have also drawn concern from the White House The post Iranian hackers knocked out UK power plant for four days, Telegraph reports appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The victims have not yet been identified, though they are believed to be a foreign couple The post Two dead in shooting at apartment block entrance in Nea Smyrni appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Like Madonna, her partner, Akim Morris, shared photographs from their holiday in Greece on social media. The 30-year-old former footballer posted images of moments spent with the singer and their group of friends in the country. The trip included stops at Meteora, the complex of monasteries built atop towering rock pillars in central Greece, the […] The post Madonna’s partner posts Greek holiday photos and declares his love in Greek appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Berlin plans a four-pillar missile arsenal, cheap cruise missiles by 2027, US Tomahawks, and joint UK systems, targeting distances beyond 2,000 kilometres by the mid-2030s The post Germany’s ‘mammoth’ €12bn arms programme for long-range missiles in case of Russian attack appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Women now outnumber men among EU university graduates by a wide margin, with business, management and law the clear top choice for students across the bloc, new Eurostat figures show The post What are Europeans studying today? appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Dozens of US states are pursuing Meta under the same 2000 law, with a jury trial that began this week accusing Instagram and Facebook's owner of profiting from underage users, as ByteDance's valuation reaches $550bn The post TikTok to pay US $400m over breach of child privacy law appeared first on ProtoThema English.

“The first time I went to Greece I was seven months pregnant with Rocco, I took him back there now as a grown man, it felt like closing a circle”, Madonna wrote on Instagram. The Queen of Pop continues to share material from her Greek holiday, which included a celebration of her 68th birthday in […] The post Madonna enchanted by Patmos: “I truly felt the presence of God”, see photos appeared first on ProtoThema English.

From jet blast surfing at Skiathos airport to subway surfing and extreme rooftop stunts, growing numbers of Greeks and tourists across Greece are risking serious injury or death chasing viral videos and social media fame The post Global trend for online fame puts lives at risk across Greece appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and six other celebrities have been ordered to pay Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, an initial sum of around £9.54 million, after losing their privacy invasion case against the company. The claim was brought against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), which publishes the Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday […] The post Prince Harry, Elton John and others ordered to pay Daily Mail £9.5 million by August 28 after losing privacy battle appeared first ...

The Minister of Migration met with South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos at the Regional Authority’s headquarters The post Plevris in Rhodes: “We are providing tangible support to the islands that have borne the brunt of migration” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

METLEN acted as strategic contractor on the project, undertaking the engineering, equipment procurement and turnkey delivery on behalf of Encyclis, in cooperation with Standardkessel Baumgarte GmbH The post Metlen: Historic milestone with first waste combustion at the Protos ERF facility in the UK appeared first on ProtoThema English.

A record for Alaska Airlines with an Athens connection and a 6,197-mile, 12-hour flight. The U.S. market is expanding at Greece’s largest airport The post Athens Airport opens a bridge to the U.S. West Coast as Alaska Airlines operates the longest flight in its history appeared first on ProtoThema English.