Amber, methane, and the 5,000-volt jolt. Why does static electricity shock us, and where was the secret hiding?

A 15-year-old died shortly after a motorcycle crash on a Greek island, while a 17-year-old passenger remains hospitalized in serious condition as authorities investigate the circumstances

Athens responds firmly to remarks by Turkey’s foreign minister, stressing its independent decision-making and commitment to regional stability through international partnerships.

A nationwide childcare support program is set to launch later this month in Greece, offering monthly financial assistance to mothers and introducing certified neighborhood caregivers to help balance family life and employment

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will not be drawn into the Iran conflict and opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing efforts to fully reopen the critical global shipping route

The Greek Postal Service releases commemorative stamps celebrating 100 years of the Academy of Athens and its cultural legacy.

A striking aerial video highlights one of Greece’s most impressive engineering projects, revealing its scale and design within a mountainous landscape

Underwater research at the Mentor shipwreck has, for the first time, uncovered a sculpted decorative item possibly linked to the Parthenon.

Public transport services will run on modified timetables through Easter Monday and Tuesday, with reduced frequencies on buses, metro lines and trams depending on the day

New data shows the average pension remains relatively low despite recent increases, with more than half of recipients earning below €1,000 and significant differences between private and public sector payouts

With partial results showing a commanding lead, the centre-right opposition movement Tisza, led by Péter Magyar, is projected to secure a two-thirds parliamentary majority

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

Easter lamb traditions vary widely across Greece, shaped by local customs and beliefs

Easter Sunday in Greece is characterized by the outdoor roasting of a lamb or goat on a spit, on grills and large ovens

Preparations are underway in Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, taking place against a backdrop of heightened military alert and deep religious solemnity. The Old City, closed for 41 days due to hostilities, has reopened for the occasion — lending this year’s ceremony rare symbolic weight as a […]

Monemvasia – This medieval fortress town comes alive during Holy Week, as religious ceremonies unfold against a backdrop of Byzantine mystique, offering a truly unique Easter atmosphere.

The touching evening mass on Holy Saturday has psalms read out and Resurrection hymns recited by the lay chanters, recounting Christ’s descent into the underworld. 

Soaring inflation, disease-driven livestock shortages and export demand are pushing up the cost of the traditional Easter table, forcing households to scale back meals and seek cheaper options

Thousands leave cities by road and sea on Good Friday. Authorities remain on alert to manage traffic and ferry departures