Man arrested for starting fire
The Fire Service announced Sunday that its officers arrested a 28-year-old man who caused a fire to spread to a forest area near Ancient Nemea in the Peloponnese Peninsula.
Trajan’s Column copy and the Parthenon Marbles
In the course of the Parthenon Marbles debate, we’ve spent a lot of time refuting the claim that the sculptures’ being in London gives more people the opportunity to see them.
EMST exhibition explores systemic animal abuse
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) is hosting an exhibition on the ethics and politics of the way animals are treated in today’s society through February 15, 2026.
Greek yogurt exports have nearly tripled
Between 2014 and 2023, exports of Greek yogurt, both brands and private labels, nearly tripled. In 2014, yogurt exports amounted to 44,706 tons, valued at €111 million.
Everything has consequences
From the parliamentary debate over the OPEKEPE farm subsidies scandal, one thing became clear: We won’t be getting any answers.
‘You need to be a skilled doctor – but also mentally strong to cope here’
As Paros swells with summer tourists, a small medical team at the island’s Health Center faces soaring emergencies, staff shortages, and the emotional toll of remote island care.
No fees for Greek ATM cash withdrawals as of Monday
Banks will stop charging fees for cash withdrawals from ATMs starting Monday (August 11), based on a recent Finance Ministry initiative.
Syriza party urges national basketball team to boycott friendly with Israel
The leftist Syriza party has called on Greece’s men’s national basketball team to withdraw from a friendly match against Israel in Cyprus on Sunday evening, part of the team’s preparations for EuroBasket 2025.
Electricity consumers switching to fixed-price ‘blue’ bills
More than 1.2 million households and businesses have turned away from the so-called “green” electricity bills with their fluctuating prices to flock into the fixed-price “blue” bills, with 12- to 24-month contracts that are now significantly cheaper.
Greece braces for 41°C heat and strong winds Monday
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service is forecasting hot weather and strong winds for Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 41°C, maintaining elevated fire risk across the country.