The measure adds overtime, Sunday and holiday, and night-shift hours as the country remains in the middle of its wildfire season
Calls for resignations after high court ruling; warnings of further legal challenges over university licensing process
Zacharias Kesses, the lawer who represents many Predator wiretapping victims, wrote in Ta Nea that Greece's Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office has repeatedly used procedural reasoning to avoid investigating the country's spyware scandal.
Strong winds and dry conditions are expected to heighten the risk of rapid wildfire spread across Attica prefecture, Crete, the Aegean and parts of northern and central Greece
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Rafina, Lavrio Ferry Ban Lifts After 4 PM Ahead of Holiday
Truck Crashes Into Cars Near Underwater Tunnel
Calls for resignations after high court ruling; warnings of further legal challenges over university licensing process
Zacharias Kesses, the lawer who represents many Predator wiretapping victims, wrote in Ta Nea that Greece's Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office has repeatedly used procedural reasoning to avoid investigating the country's spyware scandal.
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The 28-year-old and the president shared a tone and, it seemed at times, a mind
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High-speed boats ferrying tourists between idyllic islands have turned Odyssean for some travelers, who say they’ve never been more seasick
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More than 15 volunteer boats are taking part in the evacuation by sea, as strong winds push flames across the Kassandra Peninsula; second wildfire in western Greece
Police will increase patrols and traffic checks nationwide for the August 15 holiday, while trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons will face restrictions on major highways on August 14, 15 and 16.
Thousands are leaving Athens for the islands, with 24 ferries scheduled to depart Piraeus on Thursday and ship occupancy reaching up to 96% on popular routes.
From the rugged Mani Peninsula to the mountain villages of Zagori and the winding roads of Crete and Naxos, these five routes showcase Greece beyond its famous beaches.
Visiting Athens in August? Find out why shops close, what stays open, and what you need to know about the August 15 holiday
The capital of Andros, known as Chora, stands out even within the Cyclades for its neoclassical mansions.
Parnassos reveals its autumn charm as Amfikleia–Elateia launches a new campaign promoting authentic rural experiences to Greek and international visitors.
Stefan Bruggemann talks to BHMAgazino about "Cel d'or," his exhibit inspired by Ibiza's singular light
Archaeologists from around the world are uncovering 5,000 years of history at Vythoulas on Kythera, where the EVOKE project is shedding new light on the island's role as a crossroads of ancient Mediterranean civilizations
The leading Greek sculptor looks back on a journey spanning nearly seven decades, remembering his teachers and the high points of his career, and explaining why the human figure remains the non-negotiable core of his art
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For over 1,500 years, the Lighthouse of Alexandria lit the Mediterranean and stood as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—until nature and time reduced it to rubble, leaving only legends and a fortress in its place
A new scientific study offers a fresh theory on what killed Simonetta Vespucci, a young woman long linked to Botticelli's Venus
In the European context, the current status quo, both in terms of domestic governance and international relations, appears to be undergoing a period of instability and readjustment, reflecting a broader transformation in the way politics unfolds.
Purpose demands discipline. And nothing builds purpose like service, especially when that service is to your country
The strait carries between 35% and 43% of the world’s seaborne urea and nearly half its traded sulphur, the backbone of the phosphate fertiliser chain.
A day trip from Athens combines swimming at a saltwater lagoon with a visit to the ancient Sanctuary of Hera and Melagavi Lighthouse for World Lighthouse Day
At The Breeder in Athens, the artist transforms familiar logos, lyrics and sounds into unsettling reflections on violence, consumerism, collective memory and the unequal experience of the future
Free admission, concerts and guided tours return for the 27th year as the August full moon transforms archaeological sites and museums into open-air cultural stages across the country
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Kesses Says Prosecutors Keep Stalling Predator Wiretap Probe
Greece, Iran Discuss Hormuz Strait in Foreign Ministers’ Call
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Private Colleges Accuse Education Authorities of Lack of Transparency
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