The timeline and geopolitics around Greece's "Hydrocarbons 2.0" plans in the Ionian and Crete, the status of the Great Sea Interconnector, and Turkey
His estranged brother’s decision to move back puts the heir to the throne under pressure to extend an olive branch
The Spanish football giant has scheduled a September academy camp in northern occupied Nicosia, in an area controlled by a pseudo-state recognized only by Turkey, the occupying power
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Energy, fuel and food costs remain elevated as geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and a hotter-than-usual summer keep pressure on Greek households and businesses.
Phaleron Mass Grave Victims Were Local Athenians As Per New Study
Sinai Monastery Talks Offer ‘New Window’ for Agreement
Athens Expands Coast Guard Fleet, Surveillance Capabilities Amid Turkish Claims
His estranged brother’s decision to move back puts the heir to the throne under pressure to extend an olive branch
The Spanish football giant has scheduled a September academy camp in northern occupied Nicosia, in an area controlled by a pseudo-state recognized only by Turkey, the occupying power
Aegean Tensions
Treasury secretary announces new sanctions meant to target Tehran’s enablers and devastate the regime economically
A deluge of sour, briny snacks has infiltrated the market.
State officials believe a band of ambitious entrepreneurs can seed new industries in aerospace and ocean technologies
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Ferries are arriving packed with passengers and vehicles at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio as August vacationers begin returning to the Athens area
The striking pink-fuchsia color was observed in a small lagoon at Makrygiali Beach, raising questions about its cause and water quality. Possible explanations include salt-loving microorganisms or microalgae, but testing is needed
Eurostat data show the South Aegean recorded 127.2 tourist overnight stays per resident in 2024, followed by the Ionian Islands with 102.6, highlighting the intense pressure tourism places on Greece’s island destinations
The two German pilots said they were forced to land on the beach because the island's official helipad was blocked. The 39-year-old passenger was released by prosecutors after police found cocaine and hashish in a bag thrown into the sea
The Culture Ministry says maintenance and weather-related shutdowns should not automatically be considered technical failures, stressing that strict safety limits govern the system
From a 10-acre family plot in Messinia to the kitchens of leading restaurants, Antonis Gonis has built his reputation on one obsession: producing a melon whose flavor comes before everything else
Ferries are arriving packed with passengers and vehicles at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio as August vacationers begin returning to the Athens area
The striking pink-fuchsia color was observed in a small lagoon at Makrygiali Beach, raising questions about its cause and water quality. Possible explanations include salt-loving microorganisms or microalgae, but testing is needed
After wildfires killed two elderly residents and damaged communities on Salamina, Red Cross teams are helping survivors confront another aftermath — the psychological and social trauma that can remain long after the flames are gone
On the occasion of his exhibition “In the Light” on Lemnos, the painter talks about the Greek landscape, painting, and his journey across different art forms
Stefan Bruggemann talks to BHMAgazino about "Cel d'or," his exhibit inspired by Ibiza's singular light
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Sweet, juicy peaches and apricots are the unmistakable flavors of a Greek summer. Make the most of the season with three irresistible recipes—from homemade apricot jam to a fruit tart and a comforting peach cobbler
From a 10-acre family plot in Messinia to the kitchens of leading restaurants, Antonis Gonis has built his reputation on one obsession: producing a melon whose flavor comes before everything else
At a family-run taverna above Lake Plastira, wood-fired dishes, local produce and recipes passed down through generations make the journey from Athens more than worthwhile
From flaky cheese pies and seaside calamari to sunset cocktails, open-air cinema and gelato beneath the Acropolis, this is a delicious route through the Athens locals love—best explored in the slow, carefree days of August
From the little black dress and women’s trousers to Chanel No. 5 and the 2.55 bag, Coco Chanel introduced ideas that reshaped how women dressed and many remain wardrobe staples today
Twenty years ago, a Helios Airways Boeing 737 vanished from radio contact, triggering a tense military response before crashing near Athens—killing all 121 on board. The investigation uncovered a chain of human errors and systemic failures
In August 1996, two young Greek Cypriots were murdered in the UN buffer zone by Turkish paramilitaries. The killings, caught on camera, exposed the violence of Cyprus’s division and the shadowy network of the far-right Grey Wolves
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.
From pine-fringed coves to sandy family beaches, these five spots near Athens offer clear waters and natural beauty for a quick summer escape from the capital
A day trip from Athens combines swimming at a saltwater lagoon with a visit to the ancient Sanctuary of Hera and Melagavi Lighthouse for World Lighthouse Day
People actually believed Karystianou would bring transparency and justice to this country. That Tsipras had changed. That Kasselakis could become 'the next prime minister.' That Mitsotakis is the "Nixon of Maximou" That PASOK would come become the top party
Politics
Greece Plans Permanent Drone Base on Rhodes
Greece Will Respond to Turkey From a Position of Strength
Mitsotakis Announces Price Cuts Starting September 1
Society
Greece Faces Another Winter of High Prices
French Tourist Seriously Injured in Kitesurfing Accident in Crete
Andros Man Fined 700€ For Walking Horse While…Intoxicated (Vid)
Travel
Aug. Holiday Exodus Boosts Ferry Traffic from Capital’s Ports
Day Trip to Hydra Offers History, Beaches and Island Charm
5 Turquoise-Water Beaches for a Day Trip From Athens
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