Rising costs, visa barriers and growing criticism over FIFA’s decisions have raised questions about whether the world’s biggest sporting event is becoming disconnected from the supporters who built the game

The latest Global Peace Index highlights countries maintaining stability despite a worsening global security climate, with Greece improving its position while Iceland remains the world’s most peaceful nation.



Party leaders from across the spectrum are hitting the campaign trail, as Prime Minister Mitsotakis tells his own party that Greece is in "the final stretch" despite insisting elections are not due until 2027.
Authorities are investigating the illegal killing of a 2.5-year-old bear cub found dead in Kozani, while conservation groups warn that poaching remains a threat to protected wildlife.
Rising costs, visa barriers and growing criticism over FIFA’s decisions have raised questions about whether the world’s biggest sporting event is becoming disconnected from the supporters who built the game

A referendum Sunday on keeping permanent residents below 10 million people reflects a growing discontent in the West; ‘Most people are left behind’
His depictions of Southern California features earned him the mantle of one of the fathers of British pop art
Convent boarding houses are affordable and clean, but there are rules: curfews, chores and sometimes nuns who vet boyfriends
The actress made a striking appearance in a bold red power suit, using fashion and symbolism to celebrate her Mexican heritage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony
Since the pandemic ended, hospitals have lost 3,000 workers, leaving critical services severely understaffed
An internal paper suggests reforms to streamline the bloc’s diplomacy after criticism that EU institutions have struggled to respond quickly to major crises.
From classical concerts in the Aegean and film screenings under the stars, to mountain-top performances and celebrations of the Greek diaspora, festivals across Greece are transforming summer into a nationwide cultural journey
Harvey Keitel opens the Athens Open Air Film Festival, attending the screening of Angelopoulos’ Ulysses’ Gaze in a rare cinematic celebration.
Returning for another summer season, workshop "La Mia Maria" allows guests to create and take home their own postcard commemorating the iconic Greek opera singer
What remains constant along the way is his noble faith that painting can always meet the contemporary world head-on
The annual photography event launches in Athens with a large-scale exhibition featuring 70 artists and a public program of screenings, talks and educational activities
TO BHMA International Edition’s pocket guide to making the most of your Athenian getaway—and bearing the summer heat
How shared experiences awaken empathy, challenge perceptions, and inspire lasting personal and collective change
Driven by rising living costs, changing consumer habits and growing environmental awareness, second-hand shopping is evolving from a niche market into a mainstream economic force in Greece
How shared experiences awaken empathy, challenge perceptions, and inspire lasting personal and collective change
Driven by rising living costs, changing consumer habits and growing environmental awareness, second-hand shopping is evolving from a niche market into a mainstream economic force in Greece
From classical concerts in the Aegean and film screenings under the stars, to mountain-top performances and celebrations of the Greek diaspora, festivals across Greece are transforming summer into a nationwide cultural journey
Before fashion became trend, traditional Greek dress of the 19th and early 20th centuries functioned as a language woven into the body
Rhodes and Kos lead the Dodecanese with 39 Blue Flag beaches and marinas, confirming their status for quality and sustainability.
The Royal Beach Club Santorini experience is part of a full-day shore excursion that includes visits to Oia and Fira, relaxation, and plenty of Greek food.
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas defends a 75 million euro EIB loan for school renovations, accusing his predecessor of misspending public money on road paint
Greece's constitutional revision process gets underway in parliament, with secret ballot results revealing inter-party tensions as a cross-party committee races a two-month deadline.
Five new government members were sworn in before President Konstantinos Tasoulas at the Presidential Mansion,
Party leaders from across the spectrum are hitting the campaign trail, as Prime Minister Mitsotakis tells his own party that Greece is in "the final stretch" despite insisting elections are not due until 2027.
The four countries signed a declaration at Rice University in Houston establishing the East Mediterranean Energy Center, a permanent research body aimed at bolstering regional energy security and infrastructure connectivity.
European finance ministers will discuss energy investments, economic stability, green transition and EU strategic priorities as Greece’s Economy Minister takes part in key meetings.
Strong Upside Potential and Additional Value from the Joint Streaming Platform
Greece returns to bond markets ahead of the ECB rate decision, buoyed by resilient demand and one of the eurozone’s lowest debt-servicing costs.
A 26-year-old man was stopped after speeding, driving under the influence and operating an uninsured vehicle without a license plate or valid driving permit
The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection granted property owners a short extension to complete mandatory vegetation clearing before fire season peaks
Police in Agrinio uncovered an alleged scheme involving a former technical company employee who reportedly used a company fuel card after his dismissal to carry out hundreds of illegal transactions
A 31-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a family altercation in Chios, Greece. Police arrested a 51-year-old relative, while a knife was seized and authorities continue investigating the circumstances of the deadly incident.
More than eight decades after the Distomo massacre, survivors’ families continue their fight for justice as Germany maintains that reparations claims are settled.
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
A glimpse into the Greek Revolution of 1821, where the struggle for freedom unfolded alongside powerful stories of love, passion, and loss.
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
A glimpse into the Greek Revolution of 1821, where the struggle for freedom unfolded alongside powerful stories of love, passion, and loss.
From classical concerts in the Aegean and film screenings under the stars, to mountain-top performances and celebrations of the Greek diaspora, festivals across Greece are transforming summer into a nationwide cultural journey
Returning for another summer season, workshop "La Mia Maria" allows guests to create and take home their own postcard commemorating the iconic Greek opera singer
Harvey Keitel opens the Athens Open Air Film Festival, attending the screening of Angelopoulos’ Ulysses’ Gaze in a rare cinematic celebration.
Returning for another summer season, workshop "La Mia Maria" allows guests to create and take home their own postcard commemorating the iconic Greek opera singer
Harvey Keitel opens the Athens Open Air Film Festival, attending the screening of Angelopoulos’ Ulysses’ Gaze in a rare cinematic celebration.