In an age of screens and speed, young Greeks are rediscovering centuries-old dances. TO BHMA International Edition speaks with the teachers and dancers behind the revival

Sources say the 72-year-old German resident of Crete had gone out on Friday night and consumed a substantial amount of alcohol

Prime Minister Mitsotakis will travel to Germany in mid-January to attend a major CDU event as its sole foreign guest

A small Sunni extremist group, Saraya Ansar al-Sunna, has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on an Alawite mosque in Homs, Syria, killing eight and injuring 21, marking another in a series of attacks targeting the Alawite community

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti, who reaffirm their support for Somalia's territorial integrity and sovereignty

A tragic end for three friends who went missing on Christmas morning in the Vardousia mountains, Greece. Rescue teams found them buried under an avalanche after two days of challenging search operations

Three hikers went missing on Christmas morning near Athanasios Diakos in Fokida. Rescue teams, including firefighters, the EMAC mountain unit, and drone operators, are searching the area amid challenging weather conditions

Greece is set for a cold snap through New Year’s Eve, with frost, rain, and falling temperatures beginning Friday, according to forecasts.

Following Australia’s new law restricting social media for children under 16, several European nations are exploring similar measures to protect minors from online risks, with proposals ranging from age verification apps to parental consent requirements.

During his tour of the 316th technical unit, Dendias was greeted with traditional Christmas carols, while he had the opportunity to tour the facility’s premises, talk and exchange greetings with servicemen and women

New South Wales has approved sweeping firearm and anti-terror reforms after the deadly Bondi Beach attack, expanding police powers, tightening gun ownership and banning public displays of extremist symbols

Authorities have launched an extensive search for a 45-year-old firefighter who has gone missing in the Serres region, with emergency services combing mountainous and rural areas as efforts continue to locate both the man and his vehicle

Greek police shut down an illegal gambling venue in northern Greece, arresting staff and patrons while seizing dozens of computers, a central server and cash during a targeted operation against unlawful gaming

Rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow are expected on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with a gradual improvement later in the week as temperatures fall and conditions stabilize.

A new government initiative sends SMS invitations to eligible adults with severe obesity, offering free medical consultations, innovative medications, and nutritional counseling to support weight management and reduce cardiovascular risks

Public transport services in Athens will operate on a Sunday and public holiday timetable from Christmas Eve through December 27, with additional route changes due to events and works across the capital

In the coming months, the company will issue a tender for the expansion of the passenger terminal, with project completion expected by 2032.

In recent years, the consequences of Taliban decrees have become starkly visible: girls are barred from secondary education, and many women are forced to remain at home, stripped of basic freedoms.