Prolonged heatwave to grip country as of Tuesday
Greece is bracing for a prolonged and intense heatwave starting Tuesday, with inland temperatures expected to soar above 42°C, meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas warned Friday.
Video shows suspect in Polish professor’s murder on his way to Athens
New security footage reveals the moment the suspect in the killing of a 43-year-old Polish professor last week switched cars to get to Athens where the shooting took place on July 4.
US journalist revisits Lesvos tragedy in new book
He grabbed a piece of driftwood with one hand and tried to keep his son’s head above water with the other. He’d lost sight of his wife and their other son after they were separated in the panic-stricken chaos.
Poros’ lemon grove: A ‘natural treasure’ on the brink of disaster
The lemon grove of Poros has nurtured – and concealed within its fragrant, blossoming paths – the childhood memories of the island’s inhabitants.
Uneven burden on tenants
The financial burden for those who rent the house they live in is significantly higher than that for those who are owners and are required to service mortgage loans.
More and better beds for tourists
Greek tourism and its hospitality infrastructure in particular have improved dramatically in recent years. More luxurious hotels and the rapid growth in short-term rental accommodation have replaced outdated and lower-quality hotels, changing the experience for travelers.
Crete migrant detention plan scaled back
The Ministry of Migration has suspended plans to build a closed migrant detention facility on Crete after strong opposition from local officials.
Informal talks on Cyprus issue at UN extremely productive, says Gerapetritis
The informal talks on the Cyprus issue held under the aegis of the United Nations secretary-general, were extremely productive, Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis said in New York on Friday.
Deadly violence in Syria could draw Damascus closer to Turkey
An eruption of violence in Syria this week that entangled government forces, Bedouin tribes, the Druze religious minority and neighboring Israel highlighted just how combustible the country remains seven months after its longtime authoritarian leader was toppled.
One dead, 10 rescued, after migrant boat runs aground off Agathonisi
One man has died after a boat carrying migrants ran aground near the Dodecanese island of Agathonisi.