Fire breaks out at Sotiria Hospital in Athens, no injuries reported
A fire broke out on Friday morning at Sotiria Hospital in Athens, prompting a swift response from the fire service, officials said.
Delays at Greece’s biggest airport worsen in July
In July, just 48% of the flights from the Athens International Airport departed within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, down from 59% in July 2024.
Two swimmers found unconscious off Sarakiniko beach on Milos
Two swimmers were pulled from the sea unconscious off the Aegean island of Milos on Friday, authorities said.
Xanthi man arrested for fatally shooting dog
A 46-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning in the northern Greek region of Xanthi on suspicion of fatally shooting a dog with a hunting rifle earlier the same day, police said.
Ensuring a future for minorities in Syria
Nadine Maenza and Aykan Erdemir join Thanos Davelis as we break down why the path to security for Syria’s minorities goes through equal citizenship.
Capturing romance in sunset photo shoots on Istanbul’s Golden Horn
Under Istanbul’s old Galata Bridge, there’s a nondescript concrete landing that juts out into the waters of the Golden Horn.
Ancient Corinth regeneration plan wins top European heritage award
A master plan for the regeneration of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites, has received top honors in the Urban Planning category of the European Architectural Heritage Intervention (AHI) Awards.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in southern Kefalonia
A wildfire broke out on Friday morning near the village of Karavados in southern Kefalonia (also spelled Cephalonia), in the Ionian Sea, prompting evacuations and a large-scale response from fire authorities.
Sinai deal hinges on ownership
Ownership of the religious site of Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai remains the key unresolved issue in negotiations between the Egyptian government and the monastery, according to sources familiar with the talks.
Gale-force winds disrupt ferry services
Thousands of travelers were stranded at the port of Piraeus on Friday as ferries remained docked due to gale-force winds affecting much of Greece.