Greeks and Germans: Memory and longing
Greeks and Germans have been in a complicated relationship for a very long time, from before Germany joined NATO in 1955, from before Greece acceded to the European Economic Community in 1981.
Parliament passes bill to tighten restrictions on tobacco, alcohol access for minors
Parliament has passed a Health Ministry bill aimed at strengthening protections for minors by tightening restrictions on the sale and availability of tobacco and alcohol products, including new controls on non-combustible tobacco and cannabis-related items.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Attica
A wildfire broke out in scrubland near Agios Dimitrios in Koropi, eastern Attica, on Friday, triggering a large-scale emergency response and evacuation alerts, fire officials said.
Wildfire erupts near Ancient Olympia
A wildfire broke out in a forested area near the village of Kamena, close to Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday, prompting an immediate response from firefighting authorities.
Greece’s migrant return drive hits roadblock
Greece’s migrant return operations fell 7% in 2024, with persistent challenges in balancing border enforcement and human rights protections, according to a Greek Ombudsman report.
From ancient Athens to AI: The evolving anatomy of misinformation
We imagine misinformation as a uniquely modern disease – a digital hydra bred by algorithms and viral memes. But from poisoned wells in ancient Athens to today’s X (formerly Twitter) storms, societies have always weaponized distorted information.
Police in Athens arrest five suspected Turkish mafia members
Police in Athens launched a large-scale operation early Friday targeting suspected members of the Turkish mafia operating within the country.
PM begins two-day visit to Mount Athos
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was formally received on Friday by members of the Holy Community of Mount Athos as he began a two-day visit to the autonomous monastic republic.
At least 12 injured as two public buses collide in southern Athens suburb
At least 12 people were injured, including four children, after two public buses collided on Friday in the southern Athens suburb of Voula, according to reports.
High returns for Greek hotels
Investors in the country’s tourism accommodation enjoy some of Europe’s greatest yields.