A new round of Sahara dust plaguing Greece underway and will last until the middle of next week

From major pilgrimage sites to historic monasteries, believers share accounts of healing, protection and spiritual experiences during Holy Week, forming a long-standing part of Orthodox Easter tradition

When Orthodox Easter falls later in the Spring, the commemoration remains fixed on April 23; when Easter Sunday falls earlier in the Spring

There are roads that do not prepare you for what you will find. Roads where the noise of the city recedes, as if making room for something else. For a few steps, the tension drops and the sounds fade, even if you are two steps from the center of Athens. Next to Amerikis Square, among […]

The first atlas of the brain's "functional architecture" has been created, showing how different regions communicate with one another from infancy to extreme old age, offering hope for better prediction of both developmental and neurodegenerative disorders

Greek television network MEGA TV, part of the Alter Ego Media group, has unveiled “Pemptousia+,” a digital streaming service dedicated to Orthodox Christian faith, history, and culture, available through its website megatv.com and hybrid platform MEGA Play. The service brings together documentaries, curated concerts, and themed programs covering religious sites, the lives of saints, monasteries […]

A beautifully braided sweet bread filled with rich chocolate—known traditionally as babka. This indulgent loaf is perfect year-round, and the optional syrup glaze takes it to another level, adding moisture and irresistible shine.

According to the Financial Times, Europe's airport industry has sounded the alarm over impending jet fuel shortages. ACI has warned EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas that systemic supply failures could hit within 3 weeks unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

A homely, holiday twist of our weekly "things to see/do/eat"!

A 10-month-old infant remains in critical condition after alleged severe abuse, as authorities order the pre-trial detention of both the mother and her partner following felony charges

Russia transferred the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers back to Kyiv, while receiving the bodies of 41 of its own servicemen in return

On Holy Thursday, April 9, part of the Orthodox Easter period, stores are operating under extended festive hours, remaining open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Labor authorities outline how employees working during the Easter holiday period are compensated, including wage increases, rest entitlements and restrictions on business operations across Holy Week and Easter Monday

Iran’s state-run Fars news agency reported Wednesday that tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had been halted following what it described as an Israeli violation of the ceasefire agreement. A separate Iranian outlet, Press TV, citing unnamed sources, reported that Tehran would “punish” Israel over attacks against Lebanese Hezbollah carried out in breach of […]

The average rate for a double room rose to 86 euros in February, up 8.8% from 79 euros in the same month of 2025.

Its significance is twofold: it substantiates the strategic foothold established by Emperor Justinian I in the Iberian Peninsula, while also highlighting the area’s role as a key control point along the Vinalopó River corridor.

The Kremlin says it welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and hopes it will allow Washington to resume three-way peace talks on Ukraine, while Kyiv continues to push for a reciprocal truce with Moscow