Parliament gets a new look
People take photographs of the ceremonial changing of the Presidential Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of Parliament on Tuesday night.
Facing the crisis of child obesity
Child obesity is a big, and growing problem, across the world and certainly in Greece. Among children ages up to 5, 13.6% are either overweight or obese. Among those aged 5-7, this shoots up to 43%.
Stoppage by guards to affect archaeological site visits
Visiting Greece’s archaeological sites may be tricky on Thursday morning, after the union representing antiquities guards, PEYFA, announced a four-hour strike starting at 8 a.m.
Santorini authorities concerned about overtourism as 11,000 cruise travelers flood the island
Santorini authorities are concerned about the effects of overtourism on the island, as 11,000 cruise travelers arrived on Tuesday.
Emma Shapplin | Athens | September 20
Accompanied by her band and a large classical choir, renowned French soprano Emma Shapplin will take to the stage at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Dionysiou Areopagitou). Known for her unique performance style that embodies the essence of musical liberty, the pop opera diva will perform her greatest hits like “Spente le stelle” from her…
Hydra island hosts exhibition ‘The Secret Breeze of Hydra’ by Katerina Serafetinidou
The exhibition “The Secret Breeze of Hydra” by Katerina Serafetinidou was inaugurated on June 28, 2024, at the Historical Archive-Museum of Hydra. This thematic exhibition features over fifteen mixed media paintings inspired by Serafetinidou’s explorations of Hydra during winter and summer.
European Commission urges Greece to continue reforms to strengthen rule of law
The European Commission released its annual report on the rule of law in EU countries on Wednesday, stressing that Greece has made progress but calling on it to implement further reforms to improve the situation.
Greece records first West Nile virus death this year
The first fatal case of West Nile virus in Greece this year was recorded in Serres, northern Greece, public broadcaster ERT reported on Wednesday.
Teenager in Kavala arrested for homophobic verbal attack on 21-year-old
A 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday night in Kavala, northern Greece, after allegedly verbally attacking a 21-year-old with homophobic slurs, the coast guard said on Wednesday.
Real changes, not window dressing
Sweeping shake-ups are taking place at the Attica Regional Authority Department of Sanitation and Health and at the Athens Municipal Police following the recent revelations of a major corruption scandal involving local officials.