Concern rises over coming summer heat
Experts are expressing concern about the possible intensity of weather phenomena in the coming summer, and not without reason, given the recent warm winter.
SYRIZA, PASOK and the battle for second place
With New Democracy set to cement its political dominance in the upcoming European elections, the battle for second place is heating up as SYRIZA and PASOK’s leaders turn up the heat to see who will take on the leading role on Greece’s center-left after the elections.
Pressure on hooligans starting to yield results
The first two months of tight measures to combat sports-related violence are beginning to pay off, according to statistics compiled by the Hellenic Police.
Athens hosts ‘Dialogue of Civilizations’ between Greece and China
A “dialogue of civilizations” between Greece and China was held on Friday in Athens, with experts exchanging views on preservation of world cultural heritage sites.
Cindy Sherman at the Cycladic
She evokes a sense of deja vu, as if I’ve encountered her somewhere before, familiar yet elusive.
Ankara ‘threatens’ own marine parks
In an apparent attempt to broaden the agenda of Greek-Turkish issues, Ankara is reportedly threatening to create Turkish marine parks in the Aegean.
A time when Greek industry was roaring
A symbol of different, industrial times, Greek-made engines live among us, often hiding in plain sight.
Nearly 140 migrants reach Greece after dangerous sea voyages. One man drowned
Nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores over the past 24 hours, making the dangerous sea voyage across the Mediterranean Sea, authorities said Friday. One man, who had set off from North Africa, drowned off the southern island of Crete.
European elections: All winners, but no change
Two weeks before Greeks head to the ballots to vote for their representatives in the European Parliament, a reading of the polls suggests that several could claim to be winners the day after, without though any substantial changes on the political scene.
Sky Express’ Iraklio-Paris flights to continue through November
Sky Express will continue operating two direct flights per week from Paris to Iraklio on Crete until the end of November, extending the tourist season into the winter months.