Olympic long jump champion Tentoglou named Balkan athlete of the year
Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou has been named the Best Balkan Athlete of the Year for 2024.
ECHR rules Cyprus violated property rights over UN buffer zone use
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Cyprus violated property rights by failing to compensate a homeowner whose property has been occupied by UN peacekeeping forces for over 20 years.
Repeat drunk driver allowed to buy off jail time
A repeat drunk driver has been handed a 17-month sentence, which he can buy off at the rate of €10 a day, by a Thessaloniki court.
Loukoumades: A traditional recipe from the legendary shop Krinos
The legendary ‘Krinos’ loukoumades restaurant on Aiolou Street, a true Athenian institution, shares the recipe for the traditional light donuts they have been making non-stop since 1923
Rediscovering family trees through state records
The General State Archives of Greece (GAK) provide a treasure trove for genealogical and historical research. Recently digitized records reveal family trees and landmark events, assisting in inheritance disputes and micro-historical inquiries.
EU steps up probe into Musk’s X with new demands
The European Commission said on Friday it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents.
Interwar Athens: A journey through architectural transformation
We join archaeologist and MONUMENTA coordinator Eirini Gratsia on an inspiring journey through Athens, as she reveals the fascinating stories behind the city’s iconic interwar buildings.
Greece in the hunt for rare minerals
Greece is making significant strides in exploiting rare minerals, with a clear goal to meet the increasing demand for these essential resources.
Supreme Court issues directive on immediate trial cases following fatal accident in Crete
The President of the Supreme Court Ioanna Klapa issued a directive to all first-instance courts in the country, emphasizing their obligation to assign judges for handling immediate trial cases during weekends and public holidays.
Fighting hippos and robbers: The lonely Greek of Chad
Driving along the sandy streets of N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, one might notice a series of villas under construction. These luxurious homes, with their flashy colors and towering walls, are destined to house members of the Chadian elite.