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A vibrant, creamy salad of tender beets dressed in garlicky yogurt and topped with crunchy walnuts and fresh herbs.

A striking portrait of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City, has won a top honor in the 2025 World Press Photo Contest.

Greek authorities are ramping up inspections as road accidents claim three lives in the last week.

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday a 25-basis point cut to its three key interest rates, marking the institution’s seventh consecutive reduction. The move, which was expected, brings borrowing costs in the eurozone to their lowest level in more than two years. The ECB’s Governing Council opted to lower the deposit facility rate—the […]

Greece’s current account deficit shrank by €573.2 million compared to the same month in the previous year, reaching €2.5 billion in Feb. 2025, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG). The improvement of Greece’s current account was mainly attributed to a more robust balance of goods and, to a lesser extent, an improved primary income […]

This week’s releases bring supernatural horror in the Mississippi Delta, the intense pursuit of fame, and a tender adventure with a young boy and his panda

According to data by the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters, Incofruit Hellas, between September 1, 2024, and April 17, 2025, kiwifruit exports increased by 14.2%.

Stefanos Tsitsipas continued his good performances as the Greek tennis star booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Tennis Open (ATP 500) after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over American Sebastian Korda, prevailing 7-6(4), 6-4 in just over an hour and a half. The Greek tennis star, ranked 16th in the ATP Rankings, was […]

Hosted at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation and running until April 27, the Philoxenia Travel & Culture exhibition captures the essence of enduring Greek hospitality, traditions, and cultural heritage through 156 compelling photographs

Food safety tips on how to make sure your lamb has been properly inspected and your eggs stay fresh.

Among foreign markets, Israel has emerged as the biggest growth driver, with hotel bookings more than doubling—up 178.5% year-on-year.

On Good Friday, store openings are delayed out of respect for the religious observances of the day.

A traffic accident in central Athens on Holy Thursday has left at least two people injured, following a collision involving a private ambulance.

Flights to island destinations including Corfu, Rhodes, Santorini, and Chania are fully booked, with airlines having added extra services to and from Athens to accommodate the surge in demand.

Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens, the head of the Church of Greece, praised U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with far-right US news site Breitbart.

Last week, Papastavrou signed the acceptance of interest for the two Cretan blocks, while similar decisions regarding the two Ionian Sea blocks were signed by his predecessor.

In this episode of "Explaining Greece", we explore some modern Greek poetry—its ties to folk music, and the complexities of translation.

His speech is often allegorical and sometimes poetic - similar to the way he played

The Basque trainer that fans took into their hearts, like few others, was the first to mix football and... geometry in his palette

The memo, which outlines significant cuts to U.S. diplomatic presence globally, recommends shutting down embassies and consulates across Europe, Africa, and Asia in an effort to streamline operations and reduce costs.