In November 1973, a wave of student unrest swept through Greek universities, setting in motion the events that would ignite the Athens Polytechnic uprising and mark the beginning of the end for the military dictatorship.
Fair weather will prevail across most of Greece on Thursday, November 13, with occasional clouds in the east and south and a chance of brief showers in Crete. Temperatures remain steady, while moderate to strong northerly winds affect the Aegean.
Weekend traffic alert: police will be closing roads starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 to 6a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18.
The Oceanos team of students is working on cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions aimed at making the future of shipping more sustainable.
The Greek Food Authority (EFET) has recalled a hazelnut praline-filled brioche due to excessive coumarin levels, a natural substance that may pose liver and carcinogenic risks, prompting safety checks and a full batch withdrawal
Seven out of 10 bar owners report annual losses, according to the tax bureau, while one in two F&B owners claim losses amid a booming tourism sector; hairdressers on average declared ...298 euros a month in income
A new nationwide survey shows Greece’s Generation Z is highly educated but trapped in precarious work, low wages, and limited prospects, with many dependent on their parents and considering working abroad amid growing disillusionment with institutions
Three people, including a child, have died after a migrant boat sank near the island of Gavdos, south of Crete. Search operations continue for possible missing passengers, as another vessel carrying 28 migrants arrived on the island’s southern coast
The European Commission has classified Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus as “under migratory pressure,” paving the way for a new relocation mechanism — though Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia reject participation
The Ministry of National Defense announces a plan to provide 17,000 fully equipped homes for military personnel and families across Greece, prioritizing remote regions and islands, with phased construction and upgrades extending through 2040
The greek shadow economy, valued at over €40 billion -about 18% of its GDP- remains entrenched as cash continues to dominate daily transactions, fueling undeclared income and tax evasion despite efforts to curb it
TΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition continues its video series on top diplomats serving in Greece, “The Ambassadors Series,” this time talking to the Spanish Ambassador to Greece, Jorge Domecq. In our 10th episode, we explore the two countries’ close diplomatic ties, ranging from trade to ways to improve collaboration in tourism, leveraging their close cultural bonds. […]
Meat prices in Greece continue to rise ahead of Christmas, with experts warning of further increases as demand grows and imports drive costs higher, making festive tables significantly more expensive this year.
During their Athens talks, the two leaders emphasized closer cooperation ahead of Cyprus’s 2026 EU Council Presidency and discussed regional, energy, and bilateral priorities
From 2013 to 2018, one can say that ELTA’s sluggish administrations failed to respond to the intense pressure from private postal operators. From that point onward, ELTA could no longer be financed by the state budget
A 50-MW hydrogen production unit at the Agioi Theodoroi refinery has been greenlit, reflecting Greece’s bid to strengthen its role as a regional energy hub
Demonstrators breached security barriers at the U.N. climate summit in Belem to demand stronger forest protections and Indigenous land rights, prompting brief chaos before order was restored
A three-year-old boy died after falling from a two-metre wall in Achaia while under his uncle’s care. Authorities have launched an investigation into the tragic accident, as the 25-year-old relative now faces charges of negligent homicide
Partly cloudy skies and brief showers in eastern Greece on Wednesday, November 12, with a slight temperature drop and moderate northerly winds.
The leaders of Greece and Cyprus will meet in the framework of the third Intergovernmental Summit between the two allies starting tomorrow, Wednesday, in Athens. Cyprus’s upcoming assumption of the Presidency of the EU Council during the first half of 2026 will be at the center of the agenda of talks between PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis […]