The key issue discussed during the EU foreign ministers’ informal meeting was the assessment of recent talks between EU officials, U.S. representatives, and Ukrainian officials.

The EU largely depends on critical raw material imports from countries outside the Union, with China, Turkey, and South Africa being the main suppliers.

The Greek seismologist expressed hope that any potential lava flow in the coming weeks would be mild rather than explosive, whether it occurs at Kolumbo or to the northeast near Anydro.

The run-up to the Greek Revolution had begun years before March 25, 1821; Prince Alexandros Ypsilantis’ ill-fated incursion into the Danubian principalities was the uprising's precursor

An emergency warning was issued on Saturday afternoon for regions in western Greece, the Ionian Islands, Epirus, and the Peloponnese due to the extreme weather expected in the coming hours.

Greek tourism remains largely unaffected by the Santorini earthquakes, as bookings by foreign tourists for all popular Greek destinations rose approximately 5% compared to the same period last year. However, in Santorini, new bookings have noticeably declined in recent days. During a recent board meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), attended by Antonis Pagonis, […]

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mount Athos, on the Athos peninsula in the northeastern Greece area at 18:11 local time on Saturday, February 15. According to the initial assessment by the Geodynamic Institute, the epicenter was located 8 kilometers northwest of Karyes, the administrative capital of the Monastic community, with a focal depth estimated at 5 […]

Internationally renowned Professor Costas Synolakis estimated that the nature of Friday’s Santorini earthquakes in the Aegean Sea indicated a “rise of volcanic magma”. Speaking to public broadcaster ERT on Saturday morning, the professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California, and a member of the Academy of Athens underlined that “although the tremors […]

The weather in Greece is expected to deteriorate, with the Greek Meteorological Service issuing a severe weather warning for storms starting on Saturday. The weather is projected to deteriorate today starting from the west of the country and gradually moving to the east. Heavy rainfall and storms are forecast locally in the Ionian Sea and […]

World no. 1 in the ATP tennis Ranking, Jannik Sinner has been slapped with a three-month suspension from competitive tennis following an out-of-court settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The 23-year-old Italian tennis star, who accepted partial responsibility for testing positive on two doping tests, agreed to the ban in negotiations with the World […]

Only a few hours after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance scolded European leaders on Friday night from the Munich Security Conference podium on the issue of freedom of expression, U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down, responding to reporters at the Oval Office, stating that Europe was losing its right to freedom of speech and struggling […]

Teachers protest the Onassis Schools initiative, warning of privatization and the displacement of students and educators.

Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by the richest man in the world Elon Musk, and tasked with cutting what the new U.S. President deems as wasteful spending, has cut a $25,000 grant earmarked for LGBTQIA+ refugees in Greece. The grant, titled “Empowering LGBTQIA+ Refugees in Greece,” aimed to provide material, legal, and […]

This development follows a meeting last week by the Turkey Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), held in the context of Turkey’s alert regarding seismic activity in the Aegean

While Valentine’s Day is often associated with Cupid, chocolates, and roses, its deeper roots can be traced to centuries-old myths and legends, including those of ancient Greece. Greek mythology, with its tales of love, obsession, and destiny, offers a timeless exploration of romance’s complexities. Whether through the unwavering devotion of Orpheus, the trials of Psyche, […]

The public debt-to-GDP ratio is forecast to fall below 150% by 2025, aided by the primary budget surpluses reinforcing the Greek economy even more.

From Hollywood blockbusters to festival favorites—this week’s must-see films in Greek cinemas, including a new documentary on Maria Callas' Greek years