A couple with ties to China say they wanted a big family. Surrogates who carried the children say they were deceived.
While the islands will generally stay drier, travelers and residents on the mainland should be prepared for rain and local thunderstorms throughout the day.
A global EY study shows Gen Z prioritizes financial independence (87%), staying true to their values (84%), and relationships (60%). Mental health ranks above wealth, and job hopping is common, with 59% expecting to work for up to five employers
Ultrapotent nitazenes, mostly from China, are easy to smuggle and mix into heroin, recreational drugs and gray-market pharmaceuticals
In response to the US-Japan alignment, China and Russia launched their own joint exercise, Joint Sea 2025, near Vladivostok—just across the sea from Japan—highlighting the increasing polarization and militarization of the region
The two whales were recorded in one of the deepest areas of the Aegean near Ikaria by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation crew.
The development was followed by the resignation of a ND whose name has been prominently linked over the recent period to the OPEKEPE subsidies scandal
While Europe and the U.S. work together through Artemis, China and Russia are developing their own lunar program. China aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and is cooperating with Russia to establish a lunar research station
According to local news outlet Kriti360, beachgoers and the on-duty lifeguard quickly noticed the man struggling in the water, who possibly entered the sea without knowing how to swim
The ferry boat, Panaghia Paravouniotissa, was carrying 105 passengers and nine crewmembers to the small Aghia Marina harbor on the mainland
Naxos Mayor Dimitris Lianos has challenged the legality of the measure and is demanding an official investigation.
An Egyptian appeals court decision nearly two months ago threatens the very existence of the history monastery as a Greek Orthodox institution abruptly
The EU’s methane rule has come under scrutiny in ongoing EU-U.S. trade talks, with energy-related provisions yet to be finalised in a joint statement expected soon
As the hunger crisis worsens, more Israelis from the center and left are calling for an end to the almost two-year-old war
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined reforms aimed at improving public services, reducing red tape, and boosting economic development in Greece.
“We hear many statements that are essentially threats, attempts to coerce countries into severing trade relations with Russia. We do not view such statements as legitimate,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
A man attempted to set fire inside Istanbul's Hagia Sophia after evening prayers on July 11, 2025. Caught on CCTV, he was quickly identified and arrested. The fire was swiftly contained, causing no serious damage. The suspect had a history of mental illness
During the search at his home in Palaio Faliro, another man—who was temporarily staying there—reportedly reportedly tried to flush 153 grams of cocaine down the toilet
The new visa bond program will last approximately one year. While consular officials can select from three bond levels, the most common requirement is expected to be $10,000 or more
Under the terms of the agreement, France will accept undocumented migrants who have crossed the Channel to Britain, in exchange for the UK taking in a similar number of legitimate asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain