Man arrested for possession of 3,290 fireworks in Crete
Police arrested a man for violations of fireworks legislation on Holy Saturday afternoon in Ierapetra, southeastern Crete.
Elderly woman found dead after apartment fire
An elderly woman was discovered dead after a fire engulfed an apartment in the Athenian district of Agia Paraskevi.
Easter celebrations marred by firecracker injuries
During Easter celebrations, the persistent use of firecrackers, flares, and improvised pyrotechnics despite authorities’ warnings continues to exact a heavy toll each year.
Piano City | Athens | May 16-19
Piano City Athens, with the support of This is Athens City Festival, brings over 100 pianos to various public spaces across the city this month.
Teen injured by firecracker in Chania; Mother faces neglect charges
A 15-year-old boy sustained severe hand injuries on Easter night in Chania, Crete, according to public broadcaster ERT.
Easter Cookies from Smyrna, a 100-Year-Old Recipe
Smyrna cookies, along with tsoureki and red eggs, are now an essential component of many households’ culinary traditions. We refer to them as Smyrna cookies because they originated in Asia Minor.
April hottest in 15 years for many areas
Persistently high temperatures that point to a significant climate shift continued last month, with many parts of Greece experiencing the warmest April of the past 15 years.
‘Holy Light’ makes its way across Greece
The ‘Holy Light’ arrived in Athens shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday and is making its way across Greece to arrive in time for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ.
Russian gas prices take LNG imports off market
The cheap Russian natural gas that enters Greece from Sidirokastro, in Central Macedonia, through the TurkStream pipeline, put liquefied natural gas loads off the market in April.
Thunderbolts and expectations
The tragedies at Mati and Tempe, and what followed, strengthen the lack of trust which nests inside us and determines how we see the world and what we do.