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

Easter often revives debate about animal rights—yet sadly, not all animals are included

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

While the core religious rituals continued unchanged from the Byzantine tradition, historical accounts shed light on how the great feast day of Easter was experienced, expressed and remembered during the often dour era of Ottoman rule

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

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient cult site on the Greek island of Ithaca dedicated to Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer’s epic, offering fresh evidence of the deep entanglement between myth and religious practice in ancient Greece, the Culture Ministry announced. Excavations at a site known as the “School of Homer,” perched on a hillside […]

Greece is setting the stage for the 39th European Film Awards with year-round film events and happenings

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 […]

As it turns out, the Easter Bunny has roots that stretch far deeper than chocolate and candy, predating Christianity and stemming from ancient pagan rituals.

Mild, mostly dry conditions will favor travel and outdoor celebrations across Greece, with scattered showers early in the holiday period before warmer, sunnier weather sets in by Easter Sunday

The most solemn day in the Greek Orthodox calendar brings the country to a near-standstill, as churches, streets and coastlines fill with candlelight, flowers and quiet grief

The Easter gifts were distributed to members of the city’s Friendship Clubs as well as beneficiaries of the “Help at Home” program.

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

As emphasized by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the primary objective remains the smooth execution of the long-standing tradition, ensuring that the Holy Light reaches every parish nationwide.

After a few unsettled days with local rain and strong winds, Greece is set for clear skies and rising temperatures on Easter Sunday, creating ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations

Especially for Iran’s reconstruction, expected proceeds from the Strait of Hormuz tolls should allow the IMF, World Bank and other multilateral and even private financial institutions to provide immediate funding for rebuilding destroyed infrastructure

He also warned against any tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the importance of freedom of navigation

In the Thailand-Cambodian border, a facility was detected serving as a hub for elaborate online cons targeting victims around the world that was in operation since the COVID-19 pandemic