Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II in 1913 as an Easter gift for his mother, the piece is adorned with some 4,500 diamonds.

As the year winds down, Athens opens its arms to December’s charm. Festivals, music, theatre, and festive corners invite you to step out, slow down, and savor the season. Here’s a selection of moments you might like to add to your agenda

Conversely, the Penepistimio and Syntagma metro stations in central Athens will be closed for most of the day on Saturday

The Greek food safety authority (EFET) has ordered the recall of Kinder Mix 3D Pop-Up chocolates sold by Lidl Hellas due to unclear labeling of wheat flour, posing a gluten allergy risk for consumers with intolerance

FM Giorgos Gerapetritis reiterated that Athens considers the controversial 2019 Libya-Turkey agreement to delimitate maritime zones as baseless, invalid and illegal – a view that is also the EU’s position

At a high-level panel on the Middle East’s future, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert warned that the Gaza conflict remains unresolved, while Egypt’s former Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou highlighted a rapidly changing regional landscape

Alexis Tsipras’ new book promised a carefully crafted comeback narrative—until its release triggered a storm of accusations, old feuds, and political drama worthy of a reality show, raising the question: is this a new beginning or the final chapter?

Minister Papastavrou's visit came at a moment when governments across the region are reassessing supply routes and strategic alignments in response to shifting Middle Eastern dynamics and Europe’s ongoing effort to break from Russian gas

Small and medium retailers report disappointing Black Friday results, with nearly half seeing lower sales than last year and widespread concern over rising costs and limited traffic, leaving hopes pinned on the holiday season to recover revenue

Europe frequently speaks about the transition before it speaks with those who stand on its frontline

Seasonally adjusted figures show the economy grew 0.6% compared with the second quarter and 2% year-on-year. Non-adjusted data point to the same annual increase.

A truck travelling against oncoming traffic on the Athens–Thessaloniki motorway was stopped by police early Friday, with authorities arresting the Bulgarian driver on dangerous driving charges. No collisions or injuries were reported

At the start of the summit, Modi emphasized that India maintains a clear position favoring diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine.

Western Attica towns, including Mandra, face heavy flooding again from Storm Byron. Experts point to extreme rainfall, sudden water surges, and debris-filled streams as key factors, highlighting the limits of existing flood protection efforts

In terms of foreign policy, Mitsotakis told To Vima publisher Yiannis Pretenteris at the Athens Policy Dialogues event that his government’s goal is to maintain an 'operational' relationship with an often-difficult neighbor, namely, Turkey

France has adopted a groundbreaking legal definition of rape based on lack of consent rather than physical force—an evolution with deep social implications and lessons that resonate far beyond its borders, including Greece.

In Attica prefecture, which hosts the Greek capital and roughly half the country’s population, witnessed record amounts of rainfall, which in some locations exceeded 200 millimeters over the past few days.

Greece reports 80 new goatpox cases in 17 regions, with strict biosecurity and controlled slaughter measures in place to contain the disease ahead of the holiday season, while authorities reassure consumers that goat and sheep meat remains safe

Tourism remains a cornerstone of the Greek economy, a trend reinforced by OECD projections.