Cocktail of Dust and Heat Brings Stifling Sunday Weather

Meteorologists expect the conditions to persist until at least Wednesday

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Greek FM Gerapetritis: Need to Immediately End Gaza Hostilities

Gerapetritis added that a humanitarian crisis was transpiring in Gaza, with the concerns now being spillover in the wider Middle East.  

Greece: Eight Railway Executives Face Criminal Charges

The executives are being prosecuted for allegedly paying out a 5.5 million euro maintenance contract without ensuring the work was actually done, and for neglecting to collect 2.5 million in leases

Greek Hotels Vindicated by Commission’s Ruling on Booking.com

The Commission has ruled that Booking is a "gatekeeper" and must comply with the Digital Marketing Act, addressing complaints by the European Hotel Industry and Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

Antetokounmpo 5th Highest Paid Athlete in World

The basketball player rakes in 111 million dollars per year, between his salary at the Bucks and endorsements from big brands like Amazon, Nike and Pepsi

Climate Change Driving Greece’s Loggerhead Turtles to Nest Early

Archelon reports that loggerhead turtle nests have already been found in Zakynthos and Crete, which is the earliest on record

President von der Leyen and PM Plenković Address Russian Interference Concerns Ahead of EP Elections

Ursula von der Leyen and Andrej Plenković respond to To Vima's questions about possible Russian interference in the European elections

Greece: Eight Railway Executives Face Criminal Charges

The executives are being prosecuted for allegedly paying out a 5.5 million euro maintenance contract without ensuring the work was actually done, and for neglecting to collect 2.5 million in leases

Greek FM Gerapetritis: Need to Immediately End Gaza Hostilities

Gerapetritis added that a humanitarian crisis was transpiring in Gaza, with the concerns now being spillover in the wider Middle East.  

EU Launches Humanitarian Aid for Gaza via Cyprus Maritime Corridor

The humanitarian aid shipment, taking place today, is comprised of more than 88,000 cans of food destined for Palestinians

Greek PM on North Macedonia: EU Path Blocked if Prespa Agreement Violated

PM Mitsotakis spoke in a campaign rally in Veria, in the north-central part of Greece's Macedonia province, to again issue a warning over Prespa Agreement breach

Greek Hotels Vindicated by Commission’s Ruling on Booking.com

The Commission has ruled that Booking is a "gatekeeper" and must comply with the Digital Marketing Act, addressing complaints by the European Hotel Industry and Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

Eurostat: 3.2% Annual Inflation in Greece in April

The data shows that Greece ranks seventh in overall inflation within the eurozone and second in food inflation

Greece Battles EC to Protect Rice Industry and Public Health

Together with other EU countries, Athens successfully blocked a European Commission's proposal affecting the rice industry, namely, to increase allowable levels of a banned pesticide commonly found in rice imported from SE Asia

First Private Airport to Open in Northern Greece City of Kavala

The Greek government hopes that the airport near the port city of Kavala, to be called Lydia, will serve as another southern Balkan gateway

Cocktail of Dust and Heat Brings Stifling Sunday Weather

Meteorologists expect the conditions to persist until at least Wednesday

On this Day in History: May 18

Find out what significant events happened around the world today, May 18, in history

Thessaloniki School Closed After Death of Child Linked to Parvovirus Outbreak

A 3.5-year-old child died after being infected by parvovirus B19 and developing acute myocarditis, resulting in its death and the temporary closure of the school

On this Day in History: May 17

Find out what significant events happened around the world today, May 17, in history

Who’s Happiest at Work? Hint: It’s Not Women

Overall job satisfaction ticked up, but worker contentment dropped for wages, work-life balance, survey shows

South Doing All the Work in Europe’s Upside-Down Recovery

A sharp rebound in tourism in Europe’s sunbelt powers its economic rebound as core manufacturing centers struggle to recover

While U.S. Debates Free Speech, Pro-Hamas Rhetoric in France Is a Crime

Prosecutors are investigating far-left politicians, union officials and others for condoning terrorism after the Oct. 7 attack

Baby Boomer Professors Join Student Protests, Risking Arrest and Violence

Faculty take to the front lines at universities, often in support of students’ right to protest

5+1 Things To Do In Athens This Weekend May 17-19

Amidst the two hundred events of 'This is Athens City Festival', which began in early May, urban dwellers spending this weekend in the Greek capital can enjoy a wide range of activities and events