Amber, methane, and the 5,000-volt jolt. Why does static electricity shock us, and where was the secret hiding?

A fossilized reptile from an Oklahoma cave, 289 million years old, has revealed the earliest known example of thoracic breathing in amniotes

A 15-year-old died shortly after a motorcycle crash on a Greek island, while a 17-year-old passenger remains hospitalized in serious condition as authorities investigate the circumstances

A 48-hour walkout by Lufthansa pilots is causing widespread cancellations and delays across multiple airlines, with passengers facing major disruption at the start of the week

European NATO members, including the UK and France, say they will not take part in a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ordered by Donald Trump, instead pushing for a multinational mission to restore navigation once hostilities end

The victim was rushed to hospital and underwent surgery after a violent attack in central Athens, as police launched a search for the perpetrator

A long-term study suggests that higher vitamin D levels in midlife may reduce brain buildup of tau protein decades later, a key marker associated with Alzheimer’s disease, though further research is needed.

Heavy congestion is reported on highways, tolls and ports as thousands return from holiday, with authorities warning delays will continue into the evening and peak again the following day

Athens responds firmly to remarks by Turkey’s foreign minister, stressing its independent decision-making and commitment to regional stability through international partnerships.

Greece’s presence at the German Jazz Expo signals a confident, outward-looking scene ready to expand its global footprint.

Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali says Tehran is in “good contact” with New Delhi over Indian vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route disrupted by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

A nationwide childcare support program is set to launch later this month in Greece, offering monthly financial assistance to mothers and introducing certified neighborhood caregivers to help balance family life and employment

The U.S. Central Command has notified seafarers of a blockade covering the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, warning that all vessels entering the zone without authorization risk interception as tensions rise in the Iran conflict

Kyriakos Pierrakakis is in Washington for the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings and his first in-person G7 sessions as Eurogroup President, holding key talks with global financial leaders and taking part in discussions on global economic uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump launched an unusual attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him “terrible” and “weak,” prompting criticism from Catholics and officials as tensions grow over war and migration policy.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will not be drawn into the Iran conflict and opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing efforts to fully reopen the critical global shipping route

Police detained a 48-year-old fitness influencer following a pursuit, confirming alcohol levels above the legal limit and the discovery of anabolic substances in her vehicle

The Greek Postal Service releases commemorative stamps celebrating 100 years of the Academy of Athens and its cultural legacy.

A striking aerial video highlights one of Greece’s most impressive engineering projects, revealing its scale and design within a mountainous landscape