Greece selects ‘Arcadia’ as Oscar entry
Yorgos Zois’ film “Arcadia” has been chosen to represent Greece in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2025 Academy Awards, the Culture Ministry has announced.
Mitsotakis aiming for outright majority in next election
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said that Greece’s economic recovery has remained on track and that his New Democracy party is aiming for an outright majority in the next national election.
Erdogan-Trump talk fuels Orthodox hopes for Halki seminary reopening in Istanbul
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has signaled he will soon meet with Ecumenical Patriarchate Bartholomew to discuss the possible reopening of the Halki Orthodox seminary near Istanbul that has been shut for more than 50 years.
Autumn weather brings gales and rain to Greece
Greece shifted into autumn weather Friday with falling temperatures, strong northerly winds and rain expected over the weekend.
Nursery owner arrested over alleged child assault
Police in eastern Attica have arrested a 54-year-old nursery owner after a mother accused him of assaulting her two-year-old son.
Luxurious halva with chocolate and vanilla
This classic dessert requires a few tricks, but it’s worth the effort
Police crack down on high-speed motorcycle race in Attica
Four motorcyclists were arrested early Friday after police intercepted a group engaged in illegal high-speed racing in northern Attica.
What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza
Spain and Italy say they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of boats carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza is sailing, after the activists said they were attacked by drones near Greece.
Flight delays hit Greek airports as air traffic controllers cap arrivals at Athens hub
Greek airports faced major delays for a second consecutive day Friday after air traffic controllers capped arrivals at Athens International Airport, citing capacity limits and opposition to government reforms.
Ministry plans to recruit Roma as special police guards
The Citizen Protection Ministry is preparing to recruit 100 members of the Roma community as special police guards to patrol Roma settlements, Ta Nea daily has reported.