From colossal Roman temples to living traditions, Baalbek reveals one of the Middle East’s most extraordinary archaeological landscapes—where ancient history, mythology and modern tensions meet beneath the same sky.

Brief showers and light mountain snow will affect parts of central and northern Greece early in the day, followed by improving conditions but strong northerly winds across the Aegean.

The Greek prime minister travels to Cyprus for urgent meetings with the presidents of Cyprus and France, sending a clear signal of European solidarity and highlighting Greece’s diplomatic and defense role amid rising regional tensions.

The “SALAMIS-01/26” exercise brought together naval and air assets from Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, coordinated from Larnaca as part of a bilateral agreement to strengthen regional search and rescue capabilities.

A newly disclosed official list linked to the Predator spyware case shows that ministers, lawmakers, media figures, businesses and public bodies were among the reported targets, raising fresh questions about silence, accountability and state oversight.

Greek tourism has not yet been hit by the Middle East conflict, but industry leaders are closely monitoring bookings as uncertainty grows. Analysts say Greece could benefit from redirected travel demand, if the crisis ends soon.

Hundreds marched from Stadiou Street to Syntagma Square, calling for workplace safety, gender equality and justice for the five female factory workers killed in Trikala.

Nikos Dendias says in an interview with TO BHMA that Greece will not take part in operations against Iran, vows to defend Cyprus during the regional crisis and deepen defense ties with France.

About 400 runners joined the 3rd Tempi Memory Run in central Greece on Sunday, while a separate memorial motorcycle ride from Malgara to Tempi drew around 400 bikes and 750 riders to honor the 57 victims of the 2023 rail disaster

Research shows that despite strong performance when they lead businesses, women in Greece remain underrepresented in entrepreneurship, facing barriers in securing funding, persistent pay disparities and broader economic and social inequalities

Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou warns the Middle East war is already pushing up fuel prices in Greece, says intervention could come if oil hits $100 a barrel and notes the country holds more than 90 days of reserves.

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Cyprus to show solidarity after a drone strike near RAF Akrotiri, meeting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as France reinforces its defensive presence in the East Med

Iranian media and clerics say the body responsible for selecting Iran’s top authority has chosen a successor after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though the decision has yet to be formally announced.

Panagiotis Bitados finished the 2026 Athens Half Marathon in 1:04:41, setting a new course record and leading an all-Greek podium in the annual race through central Athens.

Greece's SOS helpline for gender violence received 6,700 calls in 2025 alone — the same year the PM declared significant progress.

Institutional Coherence and the Lessons for Greece’s Regional Renewal

A special flight organized by Greece’s Foreign Ministry brought home hundreds of Greek citizens stranded in Dubai, landing late Saturday at Athens International Airport to emotional reunions with waiting relatives.