Balancing the financial benefits of a thriving tourism sector for local and national economies with the risk of overtourism and the subsequent drawbacks is emerging as a serious problem in the EU. Along with record numbers of visitors come problems such as rising housing costs and strained local services. In recent years, protests have erupted […]
The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople called on the Egyptian government and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to “find the appropriate manner to maintain the ownership status quo” of Saint Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai, in a statement issued on Friday. The reaction came a day after the uproar caused by an Egyptian court’s ruling on May […]
The decision follows legal challenges by associations arguing the law undermines constitutional protections of marriage and the traditional family structure
From Wes Anderson’s latest visual feast to iconic re-releases and a rich selection of Spanish-language cinema, this week Athens cinemas offer a compelling variety for all tastes
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale rocked Crete, according to a report by the Athens Geodynamic Institute on Friday, May 30, at approximately 3:40 pm local time. The epicenter of the tremor was pinpointed at 8km northwest of the town of Archolochori in the Heraklion regional unit at a depth of 13km. […]
Metallica's one-night show comes after a 16 hear hiatus from Greece and will mark their fifth appearance in the country
As part of the ongoing dialogue a Greek delegation will travel to Egypt on Monday, June 2
Breaking down unemployment by gender for Q1 2025, the rate among men was 6.3%, while for women it stood at 10.8%
Greek shipping magnates are ferrying Russian oil after a fall in crude prices and signs of a rapprochement between Washington and Moscow
Known as the “Lord of the Rings,” Petrounias delivered a standout performance in the afternoon qualification session, earning 14.700 points and leaving no doubt about his dominance.
Further east, the aptly named Seychelles Beach on Ikaria, in the northern Aegean, dazzles with its blond sand and turquoise waters reminiscent of the Indian Ocean.
According to official data, by 2024, approximately 350,000 of the estimated 600,000–680,000 Greeks who emigrated between 2010 and 2021 had returned home.
Yaqeen Hammad: "I try to bring a little joy to the other children, so they can forget the war."
Tsitsipas appointed Novak Djokovic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic, in hopes of breathing new life into his career after a string of disappointing results.
The airline currently operates ten daily flights to Athens, one to Thessaloniki, and three to Rhodes.
The Trump administration said it plans to revoke Chinese student visas, citing national security concerns and escalating scrutiny of foreign students on U.S. campuses. Harvard continues its fight against the attack against international students.
What Lamda Development executives said about the development and delivery of Greece's mega-project.
Greece received three consecutive upgrades: from Moody’s, DBRS in March, and S&P in April.
The statement seeks to reassure Greece, the Orthodox community, and the public following a court ruling that raised concerns about the operation of Mt. Sinai monastery.
The weather remains unsettled today, Friday, with local showers expected in many parts of the country.