Officials began property inspections to assess the damange in the Porto Germeno fire, as Copernicus data confirms over 144,000 stremmata burned across Attica and Boeotia

Just days before relocating permanently to Greece, a British family's newly renovated home in the Peloponnese was destroyed by wildfires, ending a decade-long plan for a new life, according to a report by the UK's Mirror



A holidaymaker's video captures dozens of dolphin pod swimming alongside a boat in the Pagasetic Gulf, the latest in a string of memorable marine mammal encounters recorded in Greek waters recently
Authorities stress that encounters are becoming increasingly common in Greece's urban neighborhoods, but residents are advised to keep their distance and seek medical advice after any bite or scratch
Officials began property inspections to assess the damange in the Porto Germeno fire, as Copernicus data confirms over 144,000 stremmata burned across Attica and Boeotia

John Galliano, the designer convicted of a crime after public antisemitic remarks in Paris, will be the focus of the 2027 event. Who will sponsor it?
]No-frills basic-economy fares have always had restrictions, but the list of rules keeps growing
The 41-year-old progressive won the state’s hotly contested Democratic Senate primary, the most significant 2026 win for the party’s far left
CRIME
Police said the Afghan man's wife claimed he killed the 38-year-old British woman because he believed she was trying to convert her to Christianity, though he later denied responsibility during questioning
Greek police will reportedly escort the 46-year-old woman to Athens to face prosecutors, as authorities continue investigating the 2010 firebombing that killed three bank employees
Investigators await forensic findings after a 90-year-old man's body was discovered in a freezer, as conflicting accounts raise new questions about the time and cause of his death
A 68-year-old man initially found dead in his apartment in northern Greece was killed in a criminal act, forensic findings indicate, as police examine possible links to a recent burglary at his home.
Once built to house refugees and working-class families, the Dourgouti neighborhood in Athens is undergoing a new transformation as rising rents, short-term rentals, and growing demand reshape one of the city's most historic communities.
After a career that already spans more than six decades, Sotiris Sorogas opens up his studio and talks about life, painting, Yiannis Moralis and the Greek intellectual tradition
A pioneering expedition into Greece's deepest cave has uncovered hundreds of previously unexplored microorganisms that could hold promise for future antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer discoveries
recipe of the day
A classic Greek meze, Mussels Saganaki combines tender mussels with a rich tomato sauce, creamy feta and fragrant herbs. Quick, easy and packed with Mediterranean flavors, it's perfect served with crusty bread for dipping
Founded by three food lovers in Greece, Wishbone is challenging processed convenience foods with slow-cooked organic broths, homemade recipes and collagen-rich soups that prove healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated
Long before artisanal gelato and premium ingredients became the norm, Greece's kiosk freezers held the true taste of summer. These are the ice creams that defined a generation—and many of them are still around today
Should you really knock on a watermelon before buying it? From old myths to expert-backed tricks, these five simple tips will help you choose a perfectly sweet, juicy watermelon every time
A new scientific study offers a fresh theory on what killed Simonetta Vespucci, a young woman long linked to Botticelli's Venus
Sixty-four years after Marilyn Monroe's death, questions about her final hours remain unanswered, while the remarkable journey from Norma Jeane to Hollywood's greatest icon continues to captivate the world
Ninety years after Ioannis Metaxas suspended Greece's Constitution and imposed authoritarian rule, archival records and historical commentary revisit how the regime was established and how the Greek press later reflected on its legacy
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.
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
Visitors can explore the history of Greek astronomy, tour the Geoastrophysics Museum and enjoy nighttime sky observation during English-language evening visits throughout August
From iconic musicals to family favorites, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is bringing free open-air movie nights back to Athens, with screenings designed to welcome audiences of all ages


