Pope says he wants to visit Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary
Pope Francis has said he wanted to visit Turkey next year to celebrate the anniversary of the first council of the Christian Church.
Here’s why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain’t just Paris 2024)
Ever wondered why French is spoken during medal announcements at the Olympic Games? The truth is that while the ancient Olympics originated in Greece, its modern incarnation is very much a French affair.
The case for Greek wines made in Vienna
As a guest country, Greece left its mark at the recent VieVinum major wine exhibition in Vienna with the participation of 22 wineries.
Hatzidakis promises ‘social exchange’ housing program by year’s end
The first tender that will allow private companies to use state-owned real estate for construction in exchange for building social housing alongside commercial properties, will take place before the end of the year, Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has said.
Greece accuses North Macedonia’s leadership of irredentism
Greece on Friday accused the leadership of North Macedonia of fuelling irredentism and violating the Prespa Agreement.
Woman found dead in Keratsini apartment
A woman, aged about 40, was found dead in her apartment in the district of Keratsini, in western Piraeus, on Friday morning.
Lawyer asks to be released from pre-trial detention
A criminal lawyer in pre-trial detention for allegedly beating his wife and then breaching his restraining order submitted on Friday a request for his release.
Tram line section in southern Athens returns to service on July 1
Tram service in the section between Asklipio Voulas and Zefyros in southern Athens will resume on July 1 after four months, the Athens Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY) said on Friday.
Large wildfire breaks out in Messinia
A wildfire broke out in low grassland in Messinia, southern Greece, on Friday, the fire service said.
Averof building highlights capital’s neoclassical past
The Greek capital’s neoclassical past was showcased by the National Technical University of Athens’ Averof building which hosted the 350 Greek and foreign participants of the eighth international conference of the European Architectural History Network (EAHN), which concluded on Saturday.