Eleven of 17 defendants found guilty in second trial of child prostitution case
Eleven of 17 defendants accused of raping a 12-year-old girl and paying for having illegal sex with her were found guilty by an Athens court on Thursday.
Athenian Riviera rates soar
The Athenian Riviera is climbing the international rankings.
Princeton university announces Paul Sarbanes fellowship for Greek public service professionals
The Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) have introduced the Paul Sarbanes Graduate Fellowship, designed for midcareer Greek professionals in public service to pursue a Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree.
Cyprus’ NATO aspirations ‘unacceptable,’ says Turkish Defense Ministry
Turkey’s Defense Ministry on Thursday lashed out at the Republic of Cyprus, after its president, Nikos Christodoulides, reiterated the island nation’s aspirations to join NATO.
Black Friday fever grips Greek market
As Black Friday fever sweeps through Greece, consumers are gearing up for steep discounts, while businesses brace for a whirlwind of transactions.
Operation octopus: Sea shepherds battle illegal fishing
Environmental organization Sea Shepherd has removed over 6,500 illegal octopus traps from Porto Lagos, Xanthi, in just 20 days, releasing hundreds of octopuses back into the sea.
Prassinos’ transformative encounter with light
In 1958 celebrated French author Albert Camus extended an invitation to his close friend, the Greek-French painter Mario Prassinos, and his daughter, Catherine, to accompany him on a trip to Greece.
Hope grows in burnt forest in northern Greece
Elementary school students planted oak and pine saplings last Friday in a clearing on the edge of Dadia National Park in northern Greece.
Cyprus could join NATO when conditions permit, president says
Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with US help to bring them up to the standards of the world’s premier military alliance, the president of the Mediterranean island nation said Thursday.
Greek shippers renew their fleet, investing $15 billion this year
Greek shipowners have so far this year invested about $5 billion in purchases of 221 used oceangoing vessels.