Epiphany celebrated across the country
Greeks have celebrated Epiphany with blessing of the waters ceremonies across the country.
4.5M earthquake felt in western Peloponnese
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was felt shortly before noon in the western Peloponnese regional units of Ilia and Messinia.
Erdogan expects support from Syria in Turkey’s battle with PKK
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said that Syria’s new leadership is determined to root out separatists there, as Ankara said its military had “neutralized” 32 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in the country.
A watershed moment in politics, the economy, journalism
At the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, it is clear that humanity will struggle to deal with the existential threats that it faces. The past year “handed” 2025 all the dead ends that became evident in democracy, the economy and journalism.
The blessing of the waters and other January traditions
From the sacred Feast of Theophany to the raucous carnival spirit of Kastoria and Patras, January in Greece offers a captivating journey through time and tradition.
Archbishop Anastasios in critical condition
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania is in critical condition, doctors said Sunday.
Come-back Greens beat PAOK and rise to the summit
Panathinaikos came from behind to defeat PAOK in Athens and climb to the top of the table, at least for 24 hours.
The magic of authenticity
The main topic of discussion in Greece these days is not who will become president or whether the war in Ukraine will end quickly once Donald Trump assumes office in the US.
Tsipras: Simitis ‘left a strong imprint’
Former Prime Minister and Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras said Sunday that Costas Simitis had “left a strong imprint in the country’s contemporary political history.”
Official mourning for Simitis affects festive events
The four-day official mourning period for the former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who died Sunday, has affected scheduled festive events.