Where to eat and drink this August in Athens
A few of the favorites which will not be leaving town for the summer, providing you with a not only bearable but enjoyable summer in the city.
Investigators suspect utility pole malfunction in Keratea fire
The Fire Department’s Arson Crimes Division believes a utility pole might be responsible for the large wildfire that broke out on Friday in the small town of Keratea, in the outskirts of Athens.
Polish tourist drowns in Zakynthos
A 57-year-old Polish tourist died on Saturday while swimming in the Navagio area of Zakynthos, in western Greece.
Greek planes drop humanitarian aid over Gaza
Two Hellenic Air Force transport aircraft dropped more than eight tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza on Saturday to address the worsening hunger crisis.
Turkey says Muslim countries must be united against Israel’s Gaza takeover plan
Muslim nations must act in unison and rally international opposition against Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday after talks in Egypt.
Expanding actions to ‘wherever Hellenism exists’
I ascend the steps which lead to the neoclassical building of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation on Akti Moutsopoulou, which overlooks Marina Zeas in Piraeus.
Inflation at 12-month high
Greece’s inflation has topped 3% for the first time since August 2024, the Hellenic Statistics Authority (ELSTAT) announced Friday.
Catamaran ferry suffers engine failure before departure in Piraeus
A high-speed passenger ship experienced a mechanical failure in the port of Piraeus on Saturday morning, shortly before its scheduled departure.
Vietnamese tourists drown in Milos
Two Vietnamese tourists died Friday at the popular Sarakiniko Beach on the island of Milos after being swept into rough seas by gale-force winds, authorities said.
Prominent basketball fans identified over referee threats
Authorities have identified eight suspects in connection with threats made against basketball referees following the Greek league finals between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos on May 30 and June 1.