Despite the global economic challenges and the controversial policies of the Trump administration, including tariffs, Americans remain committed to traveling—at least for the coming summer, a sentiment boding positive for Greek tourism. A recent survey by MMGY Global, conducted from April 3–5 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. adults, found that 83% of Americans still […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine in observance of the Orthodox Easter holiday. The ceasefire is set to begin on Saturday evening and will last until midnight on Easter Sunday. Putin also accused Ukraine of violating the moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure over 100 times. […]

From symbolic swings to rocket wars and ritual meals for the dead, here are ten lesser-known Easter customs that reveal Greece’s deep cultural tapestry

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the Divine Liturgy of the First Resurrection at the Church of Evangelistria on the island of Tinos. During the service, Metropolitan Dorotheos of Syros addressed the Prime Minister, stating: “You had a spiritual need, as all of us do, to come here for a personal prayer—to draw strength and carry on. […]

A shocking video depicting the cold-blooded execution of a 42-year-old Egyptian man in the neighborhood of Kallithea, Athens, has been obtained by in.gr. The victim was live-streaming on Facebook at the exact moment he was shot dead. According to reports, the man was sitting in his car—engine running, window rolled down—parked in the underground garage […]

Some of the first color photographs of Athens and the Cyclades are now available online

Thousands of Greeks are waiting for the arrival of the Holy Fire in Greece for the culmination of the Paschal (Easter) celebrations at the stroke of midnight on Holy Saturday, when priests across the country will chant together with the faithful, “Christ is Risen.” The Holy Fire is expected to arrive in Athens around 7 […]

Is the 25-26 billion the government has announced Greece will be spending on armaments over the next 12 years too much or too little? If you’re Luxembourg or Switzerland, it’s probably a waste of money. But we’re Greece. And our neighborhood’s the same as it’s always been. With nothing reassuring in the air. It’s no […]

New evidence and revelations emerging about the “Truth Team” and the propaganda apparatus of Greece’s ruling New Democracy (ND) party and the prime minister’s office are now divulging a reality far beyond simple public opinion manipulation or character assassination of political rivals. What is coming to light is a murky, circuitous mechanism operating within the […]

In a country where public healthcare for humans is already strained, the idea of a “National Health System” for pets may sound far-fetched—but for the growing number of people who consider their animals to be family, the conversation is long overdue.

Meloni emphasized the strength and strategic value of the Italy-U.S. partnership.

Up next, the team coached by Haris Pavlidis will face a formidable opponent—powerhouse Netherlands—in tomorrow’s April 19, semifinal.

350-kg deep-sea giant offers clues into one of the ocean’s most elusive species

Data from analytics firm AirDNA shows that average occupancy for short-term rentals dropped to 45% in March, down from 49% the same month last year.

Tender, flavorful, and packed with Mediterranean character, this marinated octopus is a traditional Greek meze that keeps beautifully in the fridge. Serve it with crusty bread and a glass of ouzo or white wine.