Clashes at migrant facility in Hania where over 1,000 still housed
Clashes erupted Tuesday night at a temporary migrant accommodation facility in Agyia, in Crete’s Hania region, authorities said.
Farewell to a gifted political legend of the diaspora
The career of the ‘brain’ of the Democrats and mentor of many Greek Americans, his role in Boston and at Harvard, and his last visit to Athens.
Greece stages military exercise in Aegean after Turkish survey warning
Greece launched a medium-scale military exercise across the Aegean Sea early on Wednesday, deploying air, naval and ground forces in a show of deterrence after Turkish announcements of potential survey activity in the region.
Ecumenical patriarch seeks Halki progress
The Istanbul-based Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of the World’s Orthodox Christian community, pressed for progress on reopening the Halki Theological School in Turkey during a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday, describing the encounter as cordial and respectful.
Fire shrouds Renti district in smoke
A fire at an industrial site in western Athens’ Renti area was brought under control Tuesday afternoon after sending a large black cloud of smoke over the city.
Opera meets history: Maria Callas night at the agora
The Ministry of Tourism marked the 48th anniversary of Maria Callas’ death with a commemorative event on Tuesday at the Roman Agora, a site steeped in history beneath the Acropolis.
Ankara halts ship, Athens on alert
Questions swirled on Tuesday over Turkey’s decision not to proceed with planned oceanographic research in the Aegean Sea, despite a navigation notice that indicated operations would begin early Monday.
Divers recover artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship Britannic for the first time
Divers have recovered artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship, the Britannic, for the first time since the ocean liner sank in the Aegean Sea more than a century ago after striking a mine during World War I.
Washington visit for maritime affairs minister
After London, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias will visit Washington this week for contacts with US government officials, members of Congress and representatives of the shipping and energy industry.
Bonds appeal to the Far East
On Wednesday, the PDMA is proceeding with one of its last market forays for 2025.