A director of a public service office was among six people arrested on suspicion of participating in running a ring smuggling antiquities in Crete in a sting operation carried out by Greek law enforcement agents on Wednesday, April 23. According to local news site Cretalive.gr, the 58-year-old senior official is a well-known resident of Heraklion, […]

Today marks the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks at the turn of the 20th century, which is widely recognized as the first genocide of the 20th century. It is estimated that 1.5 million Armenians perished during this systematic extermination campaign. This brutal, systematic campaign is often regarded as part […]

The assailants shot the man, believed to be connected to the Greek Mafia, in broad daylight outside a highly frequented medical center in Halandri.

The militant group "Kashmir Resistance" claimed responsibility on social media, citing opposition to the recent laws enacted by the Indian government, which they argue are aimed at altering the region’s demographic composition by allowing non-locals to settle and buy land in Kashmir.

Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey, Greek professor of seismology Kostas Papazachos expressed heightened concerns that a more powerful quake could be forthcoming in the region. Speaking to public broadcaster ERTNews, the professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki emphasized that “earthquakes in the range of 7.0 to 7.4 magnitude have […]

Southern Europe remains the top choice for Europeans at 41%, though down 8% from last year, likely due to rising temperatures and climate concerns.

Easter retail sales were relatively weak this year, with the only "real winners" being the livestock farmers who had lambs to sell.

In this episode we explore the history of housing in Athens, and look into how forces like Greece’s protracted economic crisis and short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have impacted the city's social geography.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for delaying a potential peace deal with Russia.

On the centennial anniversary of the Club's founding in 1925, his figure stands tall. He was an institution who wrote his life's work in red and white

The Olympiacos Foundation broke new ground when it was created, with respect to the heritage and the millions of Olympiacos fans - and with a desire to always emphasize that Olympiacos is more than just a team

In the 6th installment of the “Ambassadors Series,” ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition talked to the Polish Ambassador to Greece, Wojciech Ponikiewski. Representing his country since 2024, Wojciech Ponikiewski explained his country’s positions on a series of critical matters on the global stage, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and how the West should come together […]

Food trends in 2025 blend tech, sustainability, and bold flavors, with TikTok driving viral dishes like vegan protein chips and overstuffed sandwiches.

Marking seven decades of cultural legacy, the Athens Epidaurus Festival returns with a celebratory edition that turns the city into a global stage, featuring over 3,000 artists across three vibrant months

A surge in hotel foreclosures across Greece’s islands threatens small tourism businesses, despite booming visitor numbers and record-breaking travel in 2024.

Residents of Istanbul spent the night outdoors, fearing a stronger quake after the 6.2-magnitude tremor – More than 120 aftershocks recorded.

A slight drop in high temperatures will be seen across Greece as some foul weather rolls in.

Persistent rains and cooler conditions expected in Athens, Thessaloniki into the weekend.