Kurdish region remains major obstacle to new president’s consolidation of control over Syria
Α genuine “blue northern” cold front is expected to affect much of Greece over the weekend and heading into Monday, with much-needed snow in the highlands and rain elsewhere forecast. More rain, thunderstorms and snowfall are expected mid-week, with a low front now arriving from the central Mediterranean. The cold snap interrupted almost balmy conditions […]
The exodios funeral service, as it is called in the Greek Orthodox Church, will take place at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral in the city’s center.
"...I’ve taken ecstasy once, and it was an amazing experience...I remember dancing for 15–16 hours as if nothing was wrong, but I suffered for a week afterwards and never really recovered," he said.
Passenger traffic across Greece’s 14 Fraport-managed regional airports rose steadily in 2025, underscoring the country’s year-round tourism appeal and the growing role of regional gateways in the national economy, according to the company
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the U.S. to discuss security guarantees and a post-war recovery package, aiming to finalize agreements on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week
Ottawa and Beijing agreed to slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola while launching a broader strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to rebuild trade ties, unlock investment and diversify Canada’s economy amid U.S. tensions
The Kremlin hailed Italy, France, and Germany’s apparent willingness to resume talks on Ukraine as a “significant shift,” while Britain remains skeptical. Moscow said such engagement aligns with its vision for the conflict’s evolution and ongoing peace efforts
A Seoul court convicted former president Yoon Suk Yeol of obstructing his arrest and abusing presidential authority after his failed December 2024 martial law attempt, marking the first criminal ruling linked to the crisis that shook South Korean politics
The Greek Parliament ratifies a new contract with Hellenic Train, including 23 new electric trains, infrastructure upgrades, real-time digital tracking, and strict penalties for delays or missed deadlines.
Laura, missing from her home in Patras since January 8, was reportedly seen in Athens as authorities continue to investigate her carefully planned disappearance, which she reportedly organized using ChatGPT
The Greek Finance Minister will chair his first Eurogroup meeting as President on Monday as Bulgaria joins the euro, ECB vice presidency enters a decisive phase and ministers debate the bloc’s 2026 economic priorities
The agreement cuts tariffs, channels hundreds of billions of dollars into US technology and semiconductor production, and strengthens Washington–Taipei ties as China tensions grow and chip security becomes a top national priority
The greatest concern relates to global peace. Internationally, only 24% believe 2026 will be more peaceful than 2025, while 40% foresee more conflicts and unrest
Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino command Venezuela’s police and military, and represent a wild card for Trump
Russia says it agrees with Donald Trump that Ukraine’s leader is delaying a peace deal, while also pressing Washington to respond to a proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which is set to expire within weeks
Greek aviation authorities face scrutiny after a major air traffic control blackout, with experts warning the system could fail again without urgent upgrades
Prosecutors are moving forward with felony charges against a 16-year-old who allegedly drove without a license and caused a crash that killed a 15-year-old student in eastern Crete.
Protesting farmers and stockbreeders representing most roadblocks also said they'd free up highways, ahead of a meeting with PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens
Greek air traffic controllers warn that a separate investigation into the FIR collapse has exposed serious management shortcomings.