The Athens Philharmonia Orchestra continues its “Symphonic Evenings” series with a festive program featuring 14-year-old piano prodigy Thodoris Filippopoulos performing Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto and works by European composers

President Zelenskiy says Washington proposed a “free economic zone” in Ukraine-held parts of Donbas as part of a broader peace framework, but territorial concessions remain the core obstacle in talks with Russia

Bus services across Athens will pause for six hours on December 17 as the city’s transport workers hold a general assembly, with early disruptions expected before routes gradually resume in the early evening

A Danish sperm donor carrying the TP53 gene caused cancer in six children in Greece, with one death. Authorities have banned his sperm, and new laws now limit donor use and require genetic screening to prevent future cases

The acclaimed saxophonist Chico Freeman looks back on the years he spent in Greece, talks about his father’s influence, the contrasts between American and European jazz, and invites us to his shows at the Half Note from December 12 to 15

The distinguished author and member of the Royal Society of Literature in the United Kingdom notes: “I have no hesitation in speaking openly about the British Museum’s arrogance"

A high-level meeting between government ministers and farmers from Crete ended without a resolution, as producers warn that the island is facing severe economic strain and may escalate protests if no solutions emerge

The study finds Greece could cut emissions sharply by 2050 with coordinated energy, land and water policies, but warns major governance gaps remain.

In ongoing second-instance trials, the prosecutor describes Golden Dawn as a structured criminal organization rooted in Nazi ideology, while anti-fascist groups and Pavlos Fyssas’ mother rally public support outside the courthouse

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited farmer representatives to talks Monday at 5 PM, emphasizing dialogue and government support for agriculture while highlighting economic growth and urging political unity among his party members

The Eurogroup, a key forum for the 20 eurozone finance ministers, coordinates economic policy and ensures the stability of the euro. Newly elected president Kyriakos Piera­kakis will set priorities, mediate discussions, and represent the eurozone internationally

Farmers across Greece escalate their protests with blockades at Thessaloniki’s port, border crossings and key highways, as unions prepare for a national assembly to decide their next steps amid unresolved disputes with the government

International outlets reacted strongly to Kyriakos Pierrakakis’ election as head of the Eurogroup, framing it as Greece’s symbolic return to prominence

Greek authorities launched a major operation in Crete over alleged fraudulent agricultural subsidies, conducting home searches and detaining 14 people as the investigation intensifies

Greece unveils MyHealthApp, a digital assistant giving citizens secure access to medical records, test results, prescriptions, and vaccination history, streamlining healthcare management and emphasizing prevention

Australia becomes the first country to bar under-16s from major social media platforms, sparking global interest, parent backlash, and court challenges as companies face steep fines for non-compliance

After all this, it does not take much thought to realize that, after Ukraine and Gaza, a third extremely dangerous front is now opening in Latin America

Greece’s economic momentum will be driven by rising investment, resilient consumer activity, a robust labor market that continues to bolster real incomes, and strong tourism flows.

New evidence—including phone data and inheritance disputes—has intensified scrutiny on the victim’s nephew and a businessman friend as they appear before a prosecutor in southern Greece.

New Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis automatically assumes leadership of the European Stability Mechanism, marking a milestone that reflects both his rising European profile and Greece’s recovery from its financial crisis.