Greek News in English

"In this episode of Greek News in English, we explore Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ statements at the EU Summit regarding Greece's intensified anti-migration policies focused on cooperation with Libyan authorities amid rising migrant flows from eastern Libya. We discuss concerns over alleged human rights abuses by the Libyan Coast Guard—funded by the EU—and how Greece's approach reflects bro...

"In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane discuss a large wildfire that broke out just after noon in Palaia Fokaia, Greece. The fire rapidly spread to residential yards prompting evacuations in Thymari and Tourkolimano via emergency messages from system 112. They detail firefighting efforts involving over 90 personnel, numerous vehicles, aerial support with planes and helicopters, a...

"Greek News in English" covers calls by the Association of Victims from the Tempi train disaster urging Greek parliamentarians to establish a Special Parliamentary Committee for preliminary investigations against Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and several former ministers. The proposed inquiry addresses alleged crimes including manslaughter with possible intent, breach of duty, obstruction of...

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane explore Greece's upcoming legislative plan known as "Κοινωνική Αντιπαροχή" (Social Contribution). This initiative aims to provide affordable housing solutions through public-private partnerships targeting 5,000 young individuals up to age 39 or new couples by utilizing approximately 1,600 unused public properties nationwide. They discuss key...

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane analyze recent developments surrounding Greece's foreign policy under Prime Minister Mitsotakis. They focus on Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis' visit to Cairo where talks over Saint Catherine's Monastery failed to produce a clear agreement amid ongoing disputes about ownership and religious freedoms. The discussion also covers strained...

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane discuss the nationwide journalists' strike taking place in Greece on June 5th and June 12th, 2025. They explore the reasons behind the strike called by various journalist unions demanding fair wages after a 17-year freeze on collective agreements amidst employer resistance. The hosts examine detailed union demands including salary increases,...

In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane explore Greece's urgent challenge regarding elevator certification deadlines set for June 2025. They discuss how thousands of apartment buildings risk losing functional elevators or facing heavy fines due to bureaucratic obstacles, lack of official data on elevators' numbers and conditions, limited inspection capacity, inactive electronic reg...

In this episode of Greek News in English, hosts Luca and Lane explore the paradoxical economic situation in Greece during 2024 where despite nominal wage increases averaging 4.7%, real disposable incomes have declined due to rising personal tax rates and persistent inflation at around 3%. Drawing from the OECD's 'Taxing Wages 2025' report, they discuss how similar trends affect several European co...

"In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane explore a contentious proposal by Greece's Federation of Property Owners (POMIDA) advocating for linking tenant rental subsidies ('bonuses') with consistent payment history over the previous year. They discuss POMIDA's example illustrating landlord losses due to unpaid rents and resulting lost tax revenue alongside responses from tenant unio...

"Greek News in English" covers a tragic migrant boat capsizing near El Hierro island in the Canary Islands that resulted in at least six deaths among approximately 180 passengers attempting a perilous journey from West Africa. We detail eyewitness accounts captured by TVE footage showing desperate rescue efforts as migrants fell into waters near La Restinga port. The episode explores ongoing searc...

"In this episode of Greek News in English, hosts Luca and Lane explore an insightful debate on poverty measurement and economic realities in Greece inspired by journalist Dimitris Papanikolaopoulos's recent response to critics. They discuss key themes including relative deprivation theory, discrepancies between official statistics and lived experiences—especially concerning tax evasion and undecla...

In this episode of Greek News in English, hosts Luca and Lane analyze Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's announcement of a new National Authority Against Inflation aimed at consolidating market oversight to protect consumers amid rising living costs in Greece. They discuss additional measures including product labeling reforms and farmers-only markets alongside stricter migration policies target...

'From Bad to Worse: The Deterioration of Media Freedom in Greece' is a detailed Human Rights Watch report exposing systematic government actions restricting journalism since July 2019 under New Democracy's rule. This episode explores harassment, surveillance scandals involving spyware like Predator targeting journalists, editorial interference in public broadcasters through state funds manipulatio...

In this episode of Greek News in English, we explore investigative findings revealing how Grigoris Dimitriadis—the Prime Minister's nephew and General Secretary—engaged in business activities despite legal prohibitions tied to his government role. We examine connections between his transactions and companies linked directly or indirectly to Predator spyware used against journalist Thanasis Koukaki...

"Lost in Translation: Predator Spyware Trial Delayed" explores the indefinite postponement of a major Greek court case due to interpreter shortages preventing essential document translation into English. Hosts Luca and Lane break down how this delay affects accused individuals linked with Predator spyware firms amid allegations of illegal surveillance involving both Israeli and Greek businessmen....

"In this episode of Greek News in English, Luca and Lane discuss Eurostat's latest data revealing that Greece ranks third highest in the European Union for citizens at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024. They explore how nearly 27% of Greeks face challenges related to low income levels, severe material deprivation across essential needs like heating and nutrition, or live in households wi...

"In this episode of Greek News in English, we explore key moments from April 23rd's third hearing in Athens concerning Greece's notorious Predator spyware case involving four accused individuals linked to illegal surveillance activities authorized under previous government licenses. We discuss defense objections targeting alleged deficiencies in official indictment documents necessary for fair tri...