A full list of road closures in effect until 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 10, as the DEI Tour of Hellas 2026 cycling race concludes in Athens.

In Greece, as in most European countries and the United States, Mother’s Day is a movable feast, observed on the second Sunday of May.

A gunman opened fire with a Uzi-style weapon outside a nightclub in Kallithea, south Athens, wounding a woman before being apprehended

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A full list of road closures in effect until 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 10, as the DEI Tour of Hellas 2026 cycling race concludes in Athens.

In Greece, as in most European countries and the United States, Mother’s Day is a movable feast, observed on the second Sunday of May.

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The first Latin American and Caribbean festival is taking place May 9th in Athens through the summer-long "This Is Athens" festival series.

Taking inspiration from my own mom's favorite things, here are a few recommendations for anyone looking to get out of the house this weekend!

Two lifelong journeys converge in Koukaki, where passion, travel, and authenticity brought a slice of Japan to Athens—creating one of the city’s most talked-about dining experiences.

The movie theatre located a short walk away from Ampelokipous metro station in Athens is honoring movies that made history.

Manolis Spinthourakis speaks with historian and curator Louison Coste about the Paris exhibition “Clemenceau and Greece,” exploring what the French statesman saw as Greece’s enduring continuity, why he drew parallels with ancient Athens, and when he felt the country betrayed him

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.

Karpathos is increasingly seen as a destination that blends authenticity with striking natural beauty, offering diverse landscapes marked by dramatic contrasts and a high-quality travel experience.

This four-day, multidisciplinary celebration of culture bridges “near” and “far,” connecting Greece with its global diaspora, the local with the international, and artistic expression with community life.

The connection between humans and nature lies at the heart of the Region of Crete’s initiative “Let’s Go for Greens,” part of a broader effort to highlight the island as the European Region of Gastronomy 2026.

New Democracy, Greece's governing party, will hold a pre-congress session in Thessaloniki on Saturday, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis and senior ministers set to speak ahead of the party's 16th congress next weekend (15-17/05).

Foreign Minister Gerapetritis told parliament Friday that Athens is working to secure the release of two Greeks detained during Easter over unveiling a Greek flag and a message reading "Orthodoxy or Death" inside Hagia Sophia.

The Greek Foreign Minister told Parliament that the country acted in line with international maritime law and carried out a humanitarian evacuation during a multinational maritime incident involving detained civilians

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is expected to address Greece’s handling of the Global Sumud Flotilla incident and provide updates on two Greek citizens still detained in Istanbul

The rate of return on foreign direct investment exceeded 6% in 2023, broadly in line with returns recorded in the UK, Germany, and France.

The airport operator insisted that the Ryanair decision reflects the low-cost airline’s commercial strategy, as the latter moves to cut capacity and routes across Greece, citing rising costs

The Ireland-based low-cost carrier cited what it claims are rising charges by Fraport Greece; the decision will lead to route cuts, reduced winter capacity and suspension of off-season operations at key regional airports in the country

Fuel, transport and food costs drove a sharp monthly spike, with diesel prices up 32.4% year-on-year and no relief expected in the months ahead.

Infrastructure failures push the Greek island of Astypalaia into a three-month state of emergency over water supply.

In his weekly review, the Greek PM highlighted a landmark energy shift, new renewable targets, 251 protected beaches, and Mother's Day reflections

A Ukrainian drone discovered off the island of Lefkada has been neutralized by the Greek Navy, raising questions about maritime security

A sweeping reform reshapes the operation of Greece’s traditional street markets, introducing new governance rules, licensing changes, and flexible arrangements aimed at resolving long-standing structural issues in the sector

Athens' most talked-about street these days conceals a turbulent history, that of Queen Olga, a woman who enjoyed the immeasurable wealth of the Romanovs, endured the anguish of exile, and left a lasting philanthropic legacy in Greece

From the noise bath at Nea Smyrni to the Big Four thrash metal summit at Sonisphere in Malakasa, every Metallica show in Greece became a historic event

The woman who turned pedagogy into a science. Montessori's legacy still guides parents and educators 74 years after her death

From the noise bath at Nea Smyrni to the Big Four thrash metal summit at Sonisphere in Malakasa, every Metallica show in Greece became a historic event

The woman who turned pedagogy into a science. Montessori's legacy still guides parents and educators 74 years after her death

Greece's National Observatory deployed a seismograph at the Metallica concert to find out if tens of thousands of fans could shake the ground

The museum, named "Thessalonikeon Mitropolis," is housed in the landmark Barracks A3 building within the Pavlos Melas Metropolitan Park.

Eight historic fountains were restored, reconnecting residents with a centuries-old urban water network in the city's elevated old quarter

The museum, named "Thessalonikeon Mitropolis," is housed in the landmark Barracks A3 building within the Pavlos Melas Metropolitan Park.

Eight historic fountains were restored, reconnecting residents with a centuries-old urban water network in the city's elevated old quarter

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