Police cite security concerns, crowd control and risk of disruption as thousands of fans and team delegations arrive in the Greek capital for the four-day basketball tournament
“The Truth Is Still Out There”: Kerry Needham’s 35-Year Search for Ben Continues

Athens Condemns Treatment in Israel of Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists

Athens Defence Summit: Allegations of Govt–Business Collusion Involving Organizers Linked to Political Families; Shadow of Grigoris Dimitriadis

The Greek defense minister warned that the drifting Ukrainian maritime drone discovered in Ionian Sea could have caused mass casualties had it struck a cruise ship
A draft renewable energy planning framework would ban new wind farms in the Athens and Thessaloniki metropolitan areas and on mountains above 1,200 meters, while imposing stricter rules on solar developments in protected and environmentally sensitive zones.
Kuwait never fully rebounded from Iraq invasion in 1990; now, it is reeling again
Beauty brands, trying to solve for inflammation and sensitive skin, turn to one of the oldest ingredients
Ezra Jin kept his church going—and growing—through years of government intimidation. Now confined to a cell, his defiant faith is still rousing believers
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On the economic front, the Ambassador opened with a striking anecdote: Austria and Greece exchange roughly 100 million euros' worth of cheese annually.
The anti-aircraft missile systems had been stations on the island of Karpathos and northern Greece to protect against long-range threats
Authorities rule out natural gas leak after hundreds of emergency calls, while experts examine possible maritime and environmental causes
PPC CEO Giorgos Stassis confirms final shutdown of coal-fired units, marking end of decades-long lignite era
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The Greek island of Lesvos hosts international experts for four days exploring the wonders of olives and olive oil.
Despite decades of false leads, public scrutiny and heartbreak, Needham says her search for Ben is far from over
More than a decade after the 2013 shooting of migrant strawberry pickers in Western Greece shocked Europe, workers in Greece’s fields still endure grueling labor, overcrowded housing and fragile legal protections
Despite decades of false leads, public scrutiny and heartbreak, Needham says her search for Ben is far from over
More than a decade after the 2013 shooting of migrant strawberry pickers in Western Greece shocked Europe, workers in Greece’s fields still endure grueling labor, overcrowded housing and fragile legal protections
Austrian Ambassador to Greece, Gerda Vogl
Rhodes and Kos lead the Dodecanese with 39 Blue Flag beaches and marinas, confirming their status for quality and sustainability.
Revenue generated from the 5 euros ticket will be directed toward site maintenance, environmental protection initiatives, and studies focused on promoting the wider surrounding area.
The Greece of towels on the sand and long carefree beach days still exists. It's just becoming harder to find.
West Samos emerges as the Aegean’s “Wild West,” where dramatic mountains, hidden beaches, and authentic village life create a rare blend of untouched nature and timeless Greek charm.
The security conference Athens Defence Summit is being organized by a private company founded in February 2026 and run by the son of Dimitris Avramopoulos and the son of pro–New Democracy publisher Karamanlis. The role of Grigoris Dimitriadis
The Greek defense minister warned that the drifting Ukrainian maritime drone discovered in Ionian Sea could have caused mass casualties had it struck a cruise ship
The anti-aircraft missile systems had been stations on the island of Karpathos and northern Greece to protect against long-range threats
During his monthly meeting with President Konstantinos Tasoulas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed the need to accelerate government work, highlighting recovery fund projects, cost-of-living measures and support for families
PPC CEO Giorgos Stassis confirms final shutdown of coal-fired units, marking end of decades-long lignite era
Eurostat data put Greece's annual inflation rate at 4.6% in April 2026, well above the EU average, as fuel, energy, and transport costs post sharp year-on-year increases.
Billions in investment projects face cancellation or higher financing costs after Greece's Recovery and Resilience Facility loan envelope is fully committed, leaving numerous applications without funding.
Cranes and heavy works are now underway at the site of the planned casino and entertainment complex in the northern Athens district of Marousi, marking a major milestone in one of the capital’s most debated property development projects
Authorities rule out natural gas leak after hundreds of emergency calls, while experts examine possible maritime and environmental causes
Estates Costa Lazaridi is the first Greek winery to earn Certified Regenerative status, advancing sustainable viticulture and biodiversity-focused wine production.
Nearly half of private-sector employees say their education and qualifications have little or no connection to their actual job, according to the largest workforce survey ever conducted in Greece.
The country’s tax administration will contact debtors with overdue obligations and unfiled tax declarations, urging compliance before enforcement measures such as bank account seizures and property auctions are initiated
On May 19, 1536, King Henry VIII executed his own wife and Queen, Anne Boleyn, and became engaged to another woman the next day
The first Academy Awards ceremony took place in 1929, lasted just 15 minutes, and was attended by 270 people who each paid five dollars to get in
This day, 98 years ago, marks the birth of the Bank of Greece under the Geneva Protocol, a milestone in the country's monetary history
The first Academy Awards ceremony took place in 1929, lasted just 15 minutes, and was attended by 270 people who each paid five dollars to get in
This day, 98 years ago, marks the birth of the Bank of Greece under the Geneva Protocol, a milestone in the country's monetary history
Internationally acclaimed dancers from Europe’s leading ballet companies will perform iconic excerpts from Giselle, Don Quixote, Spartacus and more during a single gala performance at Athens’ Pallas Theater on May 23
Discussion centers on limited restitution under cultural cooperation framework as Athens continues push for full reunification amid ongoing European heritage debate
"Eva" openly questions the patriarchal structures of family and monogamy while granting unprecedented prominence to the female gaze
Discussion centers on limited restitution under cultural cooperation framework as Athens continues push for full reunification amid ongoing European heritage debate
"Eva" openly questions the patriarchal structures of family and monogamy while granting unprecedented prominence to the female gaze















