50 years since the referendum that definitively abolished the monarchy in Greece

How the U.S. Was Caught Off Guard by the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II, Despite Warning Signs

A look back at four fatal cases of police violence in Greece—from 1965 to 1985—whose lack of accountability set the stage for the 2008 killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, an event that ignited one of the country’s fiercest waves of social unrest

From his escape from an arranged marriage to 27 years in prison and the presidency of South Africa, Nelson Mandela’s journey was shaped by courage, sacrifice and an unbreakable commitment to ending racial oppression.

On 20 November 1989, Greek television changed forever as Mega Channel—Greece’s first private station—went live. Its debut shows, news bulletin, foreign series and iconic presenters marked a cultural shift that still shapes Greek media today.

The only daughter of Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis died at just 37, after a life marked by wealth, turbulence, and loss that shadowed the once-powerful Onassis dynasty.

In November 1973, Athens erupted as students and citizens defied the dictatorship. What followed was a night of gunfire, tanks, and tragedy. This is the full story of the junta’s violent crackdown, reconstructed from contemporary reports and eyewitness accounts.

Thirty years after the deadliest prison revolt in modern Greek history, survivors, court testimonies and archival reports reveal the terror inside Korydallos Prison: hostages, riots, a murdered inmate, and a justice system struggling to contain chaos.

In November 1973, a wave of student unrest swept through Greek universities, setting in motion the events that would ignite the Athens Polytechnic uprising and mark the beginning of the end for the military dictatorship.

In 1827, the Bay of Navarino became the stage for a naval showdown that changed the course of Greek history. A chance encounter between Allied and Ottoman fleets would seal the fate of the Greek Revolution — and mark the beginning of modern Greece.

Premiering on September 22, 1994, Friends became a global phenomenon that redefined sitcoms, shaped pop culture, and created an enduring legacy. From its iconic Central Perk couch to its emotional finale, here’s how six New Yorkers captured the world’s heart

On September 16, 1977, the world mourned Maria Callas, the soprano who redefined opera with her voice, her passion, and her scandals. From her meteoric rise to her turbulent romances, her story was as dramatic as the roles she immortalized

Citizens and soldiers took to the streets of Athens demanding a constitution from King Otto, setting the stage for Greece’s first steps toward constitutional rule

Designed by Greek-born engineer Alec Issigonis, the Mini Cooper became one of the 20th century’s most iconic cars, blending innovation, style, and mass appeal

The romance was legendary: Alexander, who had ascended the throne amid civil unrest, married Aspasia—no royal, a simple Greek commoner. His family saw it as an affront to dynastic order and feared it might shift Greece’s monarchy forever.

In 1973, two Palestinian gunmen turned a peaceful summer day at Athens' Ellinikon Airport into a bloodbath, targeting innocent travelers in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on Greek soil

The assassination attempt of Eleftherios Venizelos in Paris caused major upheaval in Greece, especially because erroneous reports said he had died.

Today, Greece, like much of the world, is grappling with the undeniable consequences of climate change: more frequent and intense heatwaves, longer wildfire seasons, unpredictable weather patterns, and vulnerable cities pushed to their limits

The attack on the Greek City of Poros day cruise remains the deadliest peacetime atrocity in modern Greek history, and is a sobering reminder of the potential cost of Greece’s entanglements in the Middle East

The critical moments before and after Greece’s 2015 referendum on the bailout deal between the Greek government and international creditors