International Greek Language Day celebrated in Washington
International Greek Language Day was celebrated in Washington DC, on Saturday, February 8, with an event at the Founders’ Hall of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda.
NATO tests new deployment model without US, in Greece, Romania and Bulgaria
NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across eastern Europe – without direct US assistance – as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in Ukraine.
Education overhaul: Real-world tools for students
The Education Ministry has launched the “Skills4Life” platform, offering students creative preparation for the PISA international student assessment.
Kosovo’s election and the stakes for the Western Balkan
Expert Charles Kupchan joins Thanos Davelis to break down why the recent elections in Kosovo matter for the Western Balkans and the wider region.
Body found in field believed to be of Serres wife killer
A badly burned body found midday on Thursday in a field in Serres, northern Greece, is believed to belong to a 59-year-old man who strangled his wife to death earlier in the day.
Serres man flees after confessing to killing wife
Authorities in Serres, northern Greece, launched a manhunt on Thursday for a man who confessed to killing his wife.
More inmates, fewer doctors: The prison health crisis
Greek prisons suffer from severe overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and inadequate medical care, according to a damning 2022-23 report by the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture and Ill-Treatment.
US senators note Athens’ regional energy role at 6th Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Conference
The 6th Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Conference in Washington, DC, began its second and last day focusing on energy diplomacy, the US view of Greece and Cyprus as regional allies, Turkey’s policy toward the two neighboring countries, and the US Senate’s foreign policy agenda at the beginning of the Trump administration.
Santorini’s residents staying calm, sticking together
The earthquake swarm of the past few weeks is practically the only thing people on Santorini talk about these days, even during the brief lulls in the tremors.
Power of Mycenaean civilization showcased in Kalamata exhibition
The Archaeological Museum of Messinia in Kalamata in the southwestern Peloponnese is launching an exhibition featuring artifacts from the Mycenaean civilization.