The quintessence of late Eastern Roman or Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sofia was reconverted into a mosque by the Islamist Erdogan government in July 2020

19-year-old arrested while spray-painting the exterior of the now iconic Venizelos metro station in Thessaloniki

Two face homicide charges; all seven as well as the two fatally wounded men and another seriously injured are Turkish nationals and Kurds, reports state

Suspects charged with demanding bribes to avoid planning office foot-dragging, and up to 20K euros to whitewash building violations, legalize illegal construction

From football fever to fire warnings, a look at the questions Greeks needed answers to.

Greece’s ‘Pharos’ AI factory, one of the EU’s first, will serve as a hub of research for the wider region.

Ongoing scandals in Greece’s military hospitals: malpractice, tragedy, and urgent calls for reform.

The funeral of legendary veteran goalkeeper Nikos Sarganis will be held in the Athens suburb of Papagou on Tuesday at 11am.

The 2024 Christmas Holidays extended shop hours schedule commences on Thursday, December 12 and runs until the end of the year.

In Athens, overcast skies will dominate the day, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 19°C. Winds in the area will be moderate to strong, reaching 4–6 Beaufort.

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following: Govt Eyes Property Tax Hike For Unoccupied Residences Held by Banks The Greek government is reportedly considering the prospect of increasing the property tax rate (ENFIA), even doubling it, for unexploited properties held in bank and servicers’ NPL portfolios. The move, if implemented, aims to add thousands of residences to the […]

Two dead and one man in serious condition after attack on Monday morning in Ano Glyfada district; all 3 identified as Kurds from Turkey, while another 2 Kurds were later arrested

The survey sampled 3,585 households, with 86.3% of respondents aged 16-74 saying they used the Internet in the first quarter of 2024.

Germany, Austria announce pauses in asylum applications for Syrians after Assad fall

The Athens Metro Operation Workers' Union (SELMA) has declared a work stoppage in the metro on Friday, December 13, from 9:00 PM until the end of traffic.

Initial reports suggest that the victims were of Kurdish origin, though no further information has been released regarding their identity.

In Athens, the day will feature variable cloud cover, occasionally thickening to bring local showers. Temperatures will range from 15°C to 19°C, with winds reaching 5–6 Beaufort in surrounding coastal areas.

Currently, Greece is taking its first steps to bring AI into classrooms through the AI4edu program, which is being co-funded by the European Union.

Musicians play traditional Greek tunes as vendors call out to showcase their goods, which include olive oil, honey, fresh fish, herbs, and a variety of vegetables.

According to reports one of the four individuals took down a portrait of Bashar al-Assad and stood on the balcony holding it while shouting: "Dictator."