The Bank of Greece is represented on the ECB's bank digital currency task force by Ms. Papagiannidi, director of Payment and Settlement.

A landslide has disrupted access to Fira, with visitors now having to travel by bus from Athinios or use the cable car instead

The wildfire on Crete continues to burn out of control as dangerous winds fuel new outbreaks. Much of the iconic Preveli Palm Forest has gone up in flames

Turkish Tourists to Greek Isles Surge 54%, Data Shows

Turkish Tourists to Greek Isles Surge 54%, Data Shows
Turkish Tourists to Greek Isles Surge 54%, Data Shows

Turkish Drone Flies Over Farmakonisi Just After Dendias Visit

By Marinos Gkasiamis
Turkish Drone Flies Over Farmakonisi Just After Dendias Visit
Turkish Drone Flies Over Farmakonisi Just After Dendias Visit

Departures to the Cyclades From Rafina Halted Due to Strong Winds

Departures to the Cyclades From Rafina Halted Due to Strong Winds
Departures to the Cyclades From Rafina Halted Due to Strong Winds

The Bank of Greece is represented on the ECB's bank digital currency task force by Ms. Papagiannidi, director of Payment and Settlement.

A landslide has disrupted access to Fira, with visitors now having to travel by bus from Athinios or use the cable car instead

The Odyssey

The collapsed wreckage of the Oryoku Maru has made it impossible for the U.S. to bring home the remains of hundreds of Americans—until now

By Mike Cherney, The Wall Street Journal

As Trump retaliates for Iran’s latest missile attack, the question is how long the new air campaign will last

By Michael R. Gordon, Lara Seligman and Annie Linskey, The Wall Street Journal

Trump had vowed earlier to strike Iran for missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan

By Lara Seligman, Philip Wegmann, and Vera Bergengruen, The Wall Street Journal

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Music

Fire. Masks. Rhythm. PAGAN blur the line between concert and ceremony. TO BHMA International Edition speaks with band leader Stavros Tsumanis about the creative vision behind one of Greece's most compelling live acts

Maria Paravantes

As Greece sets new growth targets for aquaculture, a consensus has formed that the system meant to govern the sector is not fit-for-purpose

Father Dionysios of Nafplio found an international audience by uniting Byzantine spirituality with heavy metal

George Gilson

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A fresh, flavorful dish that's perfect for summer

Hidden among pine trees above a stream in northern Athens, this beloved taverna offers authentic Greek flavors, a welcoming atmosphere, and the rare feeling of escaping the city without ever leaving it

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Almonds and citrus. These two ingredients — along with sugar, of course — are non-negotiable when it comes to the traditional sweets of Greece’s Ionian Islands. And because we love them so much, we traveled across the Ionian Sea to discover the best treats each island has to offer.

By Niovi Karapiperi

Bring the flavours of the Greek islands to your table with four traditional recipes that capture the spirit of summer, from Karpathos to Corfu, Ithaca and Tilos

Eleftheria Atsiknouda, Michalis Yallourakis, Maria Karydi, and Father Theodosios I. Dendrinos

After 81 years, personal items taken from Greek prisoners in Nazi camps are being returned to their families, restoring memory and closing old wounds.

By Maria Mourelatou

Distomo’s Unfinished Reckoning: The Long Fight for Justice

From Spanish colony, to Soviet client state, to US sanctions. The story of Cuba is the story of a small island perpetually caught between dependency and the fight for sovereignty against the ambitions of larger powers

Angelos Gassenschmidt

A glimpse into the Greek Revolution of 1821, where the struggle for freedom unfolded alongside powerful stories of love, passion, and loss.

By Cindy Chatzi

Purpose demands discipline. And nothing builds purpose like service, especially when that service is to your country

By Nikos Theodosiadis

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.

By Filippo Nikolaos Valasakis

Open any passport issued by a Member State of the European Union and, above the name of the country, you will find two familiar words: European Union. Yet a new European Citizens' Initiative argues that this symbol does not go far enough.

By Stavros Vigklas

Athens visitors can discover grape varieties, winemaking traditions and food pairings through a guided tasting experience near the Acropolis, led by a professional wine expert in an intimate and accessible setting

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