Turkish President criticizes EU policies amid Gaza conflict
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that policies enacted by “certain countries and institutions since the start of the Gaza conflict have shaken faith in the European Union.”
Parliament formally acknowledges National Museum of Natural History
The Parliament formally designated the Greek National Museum of Natural History, previously known as the Goulandris Museum of Natural History.
Red Arrows aerobatic team to perform in Paleo Faliro on May 18
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, known as the Red Arrows, is scheduled to perform a display at noon on Saturday, May 18, over Flisvos Marina in Paleo Faliro, along the Athens coast.
History Projected | Athens | May 15
In a 2024 film series at the Goethe Institute in Athens (14-16 Omirou), Greek and German short and feature-length films blend, exploring diverse perspectives on the shared historical past.
Man convicted in domestic violence case; woman declared innocent
A 40-year-old man received a 14-month prison sentence, with a three-year suspension, for a domestic violence incident with his 28-year-old partner in western Thessaloniki.
Princess Kako of Japan coming to Greece on official visit
Japan’s Princess Kako is set to arrive on the Ionian island of Corfu at the end of the month for an official visit marking 125 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Greece.
Vessel carrying aid to US-built pier off Gaza leaves Cyprus
A vessel carrying aid to a pier built by the United States off Gaza set sail from Cyprus on Thursday, Cypriot officials said.
Teenage holidaymaker files rape complaint in Crete
A 16-year-old British girl vacationing on Crete with her parents has filed a complaint with police in the prefecture of Iraklio, saying she was raped at a bar on Wednesday night.
Greek-Thai diplomatic relations to be celebrated with music
Greece and Thailand will be celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations on May 31 with a performance of one Thai and two Greek classical compositions at the Athens Concert Hall.
Tourism season starts with 80,000 job vacancies
This year’s tourism season has begun with about 80,000 job vacancies in hotels and restaurants, so while tourism in Greece shows excellent prospects for 2024 according to the first data from summer bookings, there are serious concerns.