Greek-American students’ homecoming
Greek-American students use their study abroad programs as an opportunity to learn about their homeland and deepen their “Greekness.”
A nest for the migratory birds of the diaspora
Many English words, such as dialogue, diplomacy and democracy, have Greek origins, and the term “diaspora” is no different.
Culture Ministry allocates €2.5 mln for upgrades to Crete’s Gortyn archaeological site
The Ministry of Culture is investing €2.5 million to upgrade the Archaeological Site of Gortyn, located 45 km south of Iraklio on the island of Crete.
Anti-drone shield to debut in 2026
The government aims to enhance national defense and address military housing shortages with new initiatives targeting completion by 2030.
Fresh push to fill doctor positions on remote islands
The Health Ministry has announced the hiring of 114 permanent doctors for public hospitals in remote and island regions, aiming to address chronic medical staff shortages.
Academic bureaucracy: The good, the bad and the ugly
If you want to be a posh bureaucrat and have the option to exercise the profile of an intellectual, then become a university professor. I am no longer sure which direction I was headed in when I started my PhD.
Tsitsipas brothers to compete in doubles at 2025 Australian Open
Stefanos and Petros Tsitsipas will participate in the doubles event at the Australian Open, which will take place in Melbourne from January 12 to 26, 2025.
Defense Minister Dendias visits Evros on Christmas Day
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited Alexandroupolis and the Kipoi border post on Christmas Day, accompanied by top military officials.
Erdogan says Kurdish militia in Syria will be buried if they do not lay down arms
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Kurdish militants in Syria will either lay down their weapons or “be buried”, amid hostilities between Turkey-backed Syrian fighters and the militants since the fall of Bashar al-Assad this month.
Time and political passions
A visit by a deposed king was a huge political deal 30-odd years ago, with some people even viewing it as a genuine threat to the nation.