Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the sculptures are part of a heritage that belongs not only to Greece but to all of humanity.
As Crete sells itself to the world as a land of hospitality, bravery, and timeless charm, its other face — the one of guns, grudges, and local dynasties — remains an open secret.
You no longer know where to sit down for a moment to rest from this monotonous fatigue
American scholar discusses his groundbreaking new book on linguistic convergence, the role of Greek in shaping regional languages, and why preserving dialects matters
New Eurostat data shows Greece ranks among the five poorest EU nations, with one in ten workers at risk of poverty and men faring significantly worse than women.
The second victim of a deadly Crete shootout will be laid to rest today, as authorities step up operations to apprehend three brothers involved in the attack and restore order in the village of Vorizia.
A 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation in Halkida on Sunday night, with police investigating possible links to a second stabbing that occurred shortly after nearby.
Tuesday, November 4, will bring local rain and thunderstorms across much of Greece, with cooler conditions in the north and moderate to strong winds over the seas.
Delphi Mayor Panagiotis Tagalis stated that this development represents an important step toward implementing.
“In these challenging times of global conflict and crisis, the need to protect our cultural heritage is more urgent than ever,” Sbokou-Konstantakopoulou said.
The country’s civil war is triggering a wave of brutal reprisals, human rights groups say
The initiative mostly targets long-term unemployed individuals, unemployed women, middle-aged jobseekers aged 45–64, and those at risk of poverty.
Greek police maintain heightened security in Vorizia as the funeral of a 39-year-old shooting victim raises fears of retaliation. Investigators are searching nearby mountains for armed suspects, while families and villagers remain on edge
Anthony Williams, 32, faces multiple charges after 11 people were injured in a knife attack on a London-bound train, which police say was not terrorism-related
Authorities search mountain gorges for suspects after a deadly village shootout in Crete left two dead and two injured. Security is tight amid fears of renewed violence during the victim’s funeral.
Greek uniformed personnel will see holiday pay boosts, retroactive payments, and higher allowances under the new salary system affecting 150,000 officers
Greek police arrested one suspect and detained another. seizing an unregistered shotgun following a deadly shooting in the village of Vorizia, Crete, that left two people dead and four injured. Specialized police units continue raids amid fears of renewed violence
Yannis Lalas, 42, previously charged and later acquitted over the killing of crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz, was gunned down with a Kalashnikov in a central Greece hotel room. Police are investigating a possible contract killing linked to organized crime
Temperatures remain mild today but will drop steadily through midweek as rain returns to many areas
Students and university groups plan a nationwide demonstration on November 6, protesting staff shortages, poor infrastructure, and education reforms that they claim will increase academic pressure and reduce access to free public education