Archbishop Ioannis of Albania enthroned in Tirana
Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durres and All Albania, 69, was enthroned on Saturday at the filled-to-capacity Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Tirana.
Man arrested in Crete for animal abuse
A 44-year-old man was arrested in eastern Crete for violations of animal welfare legislation.
Mapping the deep: Old-school fishers fighting for the future
Greek fishermen’s deep knowledge of the sea is proving crucial in mapping vital marine habitats, according to a new study by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation and the University of Plymouth.
Factbox: EU ban on Russia’s LNG re-exports comes into effect
The European Union’s ban on re-exporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) via EU ports, which aims to reduce Moscow’s revenues after its invasion of Ukraine, came into effect this week.
Elephant | Athens | March 29 – June 28
DL Gallery (55A Mesologiou) presents “Elephant,” a solo exhibition by Athens-based photographer Dimitris Mytas curated by Nina Kassianou.
Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan’s main rival
Hundreds of thousands of Turks protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the jailing of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival, sustaining the largest demonstrations Turkey has seen in more than a decade.
Turkish tourists flocking to the islands for the weekend
More than 5,000 Turkish tourists were expected to arrive in the islands of Lesvos and Chios over the weekend for the Seker Bayram holiday, providing a seasonal boost to local economies.
Global climate anxiety outpaces local concern
A global survey on public trust reveals a sharp contrast between worldwide climate anxiety and local concern.
The environment in the era of overbuilding
Council of State President Michail Pikramenos said that zoning regulations and building codes serve distinct functions.
President expresses condolences over Myanmar, Thailand earthquake deaths
President Konstantinos Tasoulas expressed his sorrow on Friday on the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, and conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims.