A Christmas mountaineering trip turned fatal in Greece’s Vardousia mountains, where four young climbers, including 31-year-old Theodora Kaplan, were buried under an avalanche. Authorities suspect suffocation as the cause of death

Beijing stages live-fire drills and simulated blockades around the island, prompting Taiwan to mobilise forces and reaffirm its commitment to defending democracy and freedom

Leaders advance on security guarantees while territorial disputes in Donbas and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved, with temporary ceasefire proposals rejected by both the U.S. and Russia

Zelenskiy is expected to discuss the fate of the contested Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and other topics during the meeting at Trump’s Florida residence

Northwesterly winds are reaching storm-force levels in parts of Central Macedonia and the Sporades, with gusts of up to 8–9 Beaufort and locally higher

Highlighting Greece’s “hidden gems,” promoting alternative forms of tourism focused on culture, sports and gastronomy, and strengthening infrastructure are seen as three key pillars for accelerating the transformation of the country’s tourism model, in order to sustain its strong performance. To maintain the momentum of Greek tourism in a highly competitive Mediterranean market and adapt […]

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore northeastern Taiwan on Saturday (Dec. 27), about 32 kilometers from the coastal city of Yilan, according to the island’s meteorological authorities. Buildings shook in the capital, Taipei, while the quake had a focal depth of 73 kilometers. Taiwan’s fire department said damage assessments were under way. The earthquake occurred […]

A small Sunni extremist group, Saraya Ansar al-Sunna, has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on an Alawite mosque in Homs, Syria, killing eight and injuring 21, marking another in a series of attacks targeting the Alawite community

A tragic end for three friends who went missing on Christmas morning in the Vardousia mountains, Greece. Rescue teams found them buried under an avalanche after two days of challenging search operations

The Ukrainian leader says key drafts on a peace framework and security guarantees are nearly complete, as territorial disputes and pressure on Russia top the agenda ahead of a potential breakthrough before the New Year

The Brothers Grimm's dark tales, that became children's fairy tales, and their "unknown" contribution to German linguistics

Starting January 2026, Gmail will no longer allow users to manage non-Google email accounts, affecting those who use the platform as an email client for Outlook, Yahoo, or work accounts.

A technical fault halted a long-distance passenger train on Christmas night, causing a delay of more than two hours as crews replaced the locomotive and assisted hundreds of travelers

“The birth of the Prince of Peace, occurring in a humble cave in Bethlehem in the presence of lowly creatures, is truly the miracle of miracles,” the Archbishop writes.

Ukraine’s president calls for a leaders-level meeting with Donald Trump to address unresolved territorial disputes and finalize a 20-point peace framework with U.S. and European support

Rain and isolated thunderstorms spread across much of Greece on Wednesday, with stronger southeast winds in the Ionian Sea, limited visibility at times, and little change in temperatures nationwide.

All open-air street markets will operate as normal on Christmas Eve allowing shoppers to stock up on fresh produce and holiday essentials, before closing for the Christmas holidays and resuming regular operations on Saturday, December 27