The Greek government has expressed deep concern over the latest developments in the Middle East, following an emergency session of the Government Council on Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA) on Sunday.
Look at Nabil Boutros’ portraits of sheep and goats with an ounce of compassion and the slaughter of these docile animals is something that will become seared into your mind. Like Paris Petridis’ donkey, tied up in the desert under the searing sun.
A 61-year-old man is accused of killing his parents, aged 96 and 93, at their family home in Kalamata, southern Peloponnese, on Sunday, according to state broadcaster ERT.
A powerful explosion at the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus on Sunday evening has left at least 15 people dead, according to local authorities. The blast was caused by a suicide bomber who detonated inside the church, according to witness reports.
The intensity and duration of the Israel-Iran conflict will be critical in determining its impact on the Greek economy, economists warn, citing risks of stagflation and broader geopolitical instability.
The President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vassilis Korkidis, has raised concerns about the serious implications for Greek and global shipping if Iran proceeds with closing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global energy flows.
US strikes on several Iranian nuclear sites represent a meaningful escalation of the Middle East conflict that could lead Tehran to disrupt vital exports of oil and gas from the region, sparking a surge in energy prices. But history tells us that any disruption would likely be short-lived.
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will travel to Brussels on Sunday to take part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council, convening on Monday.
For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have performed. And for the Greek capital’s residents it is the touchstone of their summer cultural calendar.
A wildfire has broken out in a forested area near Kofinas on the island of Chios, prompting the evacuation of six settlements.