A deadly gas explosion in Athens' Plaka killed six people and leveled a building, renewing long-standing concerns about the safety and future of the city's most historic neighborhood
In an interview with TO VIMA, the Illinois secretary of state explains how he has built an unusual coalition of labor, business and Greek American political power, and why he is betting that competence, rather than ideology, can carry him to City Hall
Carved from a single block of Naxos marble, the monumental work is due to travel to the island’s port over three nights before continuing by ship to Basel, Switzerland. Residents have one important instruction: do not park along the route
Tinos: The Next Greek Island Losing That Loving Feeling
Athens Seeks Removal of ‘Irredentist’ References from North Macedonia Textbooks
On A Tiny Aegean Isle, 2 Children Keep a School Open
A deadly gas explosion in Athens' Plaka killed six people and leveled a building, renewing long-standing concerns about the safety and future of the city's most historic neighborhood
In an interview with TO VIMA, the Illinois secretary of state explains how he has built an unusual coalition of labor, business and Greek American political power, and why he is betting that competence, rather than ideology, can carry him to City Hall
Israeli prime minister describes incident as apparent attempt to crash the plane loaded with Israeli passengers
The Ivy League school and prosecutors in Ithaca, N.Y., face a surge of criticism over the handling of a 2024 case
AI agents could move cash to accounts with higher interest rates, potentially threatening banks’ cheap deposits
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Athens ranks fourth of 47 cities worldwide in Time Out's Holiday Happiness Index and is named the most walkable, while Lisbon claims first place.
Cloudy skies, scattered rain and powerful northerly winds will affect eastern and southern Greece on Wednesday, with temperatures dipping slightly, especially in those areas
On September 30, 1968, two overcrowded trains collided near Derveni, Corinth, killing 34 and injuring 125. The tragedy, tied to the junta’s sham referendum, remains one of Greece’s darkest railway disasters
Heating oil could open the season at up to €1.97 per liter, while natural gas remains about 46% to 47% cheaper for heating. Electricity prices are also rising, with the government preparing measures to ease household costs
Marianne Elliott directs Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in the National Theatre production, screened in English with Greek subtitles at the Athens Concert Hall on October 8
From archaeological sites and museums to workshops, guided walks and performances, Athens and the wider Attica region will mark European Heritage Days with events exploring how cultural heritage survives, changes and connects communities
The comedian, singer and artist will perform at Athens’ Arch Club on September 29 and 30, with the late show on September 29 already sold out
The three-part program offers children on the autism spectrum and children with disabilities ages 7 to 12 an accessible space to explore art, creativity and self-expression alongside a parent or companion
Greek sculptor Afroditi Liti reflects on a life shaped by art, from her first encounter with sculpture to teaching at the Athens School of Fine Arts. She speaks about nature, materials, public sculpture and Maria Callas, while describing her entire body of work as one continuous, still-unfinished story in progress
Two years after Novi Sad, with resemblances to Tempi, a bloc of Serbia’s students bills the October 25 election as a choice between “Serbia or the mafia,” fielding 250 candidates
Rob Lowe got his start in the '80s in cult classics such as "The Outsiders" and "St. Elmo's Fire."
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Try these creamy red lentils with spinach, coconut, and curry. Fragrant, healthy, and satisfying, this easy vegan dish comes together quickly and makes a perfect weeknight meal.
From organic fields and forgotten crop varieties to wineries and farm-to-school gardens, Attica’s producers are opening their doors and inviting visitors to discover how food makes its way from the land to the plate
In a hidden courtyard off Charilaou Trikoupi Street, a group of longtime Exarchia locals has created a bar, kitchen and gathering place built around food, wine, music and the feeling that everyone can become part of the same story
A long, slow meal with family or friends was once a weekly ritual in Greek homes. As modern life grows faster and more digital, the longing for those gatherings—and the connection they created—remains
On September 30, 1968, two overcrowded trains collided near Derveni, Corinth, killing 34 and injuring 125. The tragedy, tied to the junta’s sham referendum, remains one of Greece’s darkest railway disasters
A historian found records indicating Hitler was still in Munich when his niece Geli Raubal was found dead in his apartment in 1931, Der Spiegel reports
Newly released research suggests that individuals moved between communities more often than entire families, and challenge assumptions about women and migration
Without doubt, the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU is a symbolic moment that will position the country at the epicenter of European interest and will call for its unequivocal leadership
We must never forget, however, that voting - apart from being a fundamental constitutionally vested right - is also a duty intertwined with the very essence of democracy. So, exercising the right to vote is about strengthening the democratic institutions
Carved from a single block of Naxos marble, the monumental work is due to travel to the island’s port over three nights before continuing by ship to Basel, Switzerland. Residents have one important instruction: do not park along the route
Work to install new lighting at Thessaloniki's White Tower is underway, with the area around the monument closed off for about three weeks
From organic fields and forgotten crop varieties to wineries and farm-to-school gardens, Attica’s producers are opening their doors and inviting visitors to discover how food makes its way from the land to the plate
Politics
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: At Mount Olympus On Friday, October 2
Tempi Ruling Details Judges’ Case Against Triantopoulos, Agorastos
Society
Woman’s Personal Info Left on Cars in Cretan City in Alleged Public Shaming Case (Vid)
On A Tiny Aegean Isle, 2 Children Keep a School Open
Zakynthos to Host Embalmed Heart of Greek Revolutionary Hero Miaoulis
Travel
Tinos: The Next Greek Island Losing That Loving Feeling
Athens Ranks Fourth Among the World’s Happiest Holiday Cities
September Emerges as a Pillar of Greece’s Extended Tourist Season
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