Sacred solitude: Inside the world of Greek Orthodox monks
Keepers of stillness and prayer in a rapidly changing world, Greek Orthodox monks dedicate their lives to developing a deeper connection to the divine.
Project development suspended on islet off Zakynthos
Authorities have suspended construction on Marathonisi, a protected islet off Zakynthos, following an inspection.
Samaras announces abstention from no-confidence vote
Former Prime Minister and independent MP Antonis Samaras announced during a speech in Parliament that he will abstain from Friday’s no-confidence vote.
Police rush to deal with axe-wielding man in Athens suburb
Police responded to a potentially dangerous situation in the Athens suburb of Kallithea on Friday afternoon after a man armed with an axe threatened passersby before locking himself up inside an apartment.
Missing the point
New Democracy’s lawmakers heaved a sigh of relief when they heard the “good old Mitsotakis” speaking again on Wednesday – hence the standing ovation for the prime minister, which was almost equal to that bestowed on Kostas A. Karamanlis in March 2024 during the failed censure motion against the center-right government.
Mortgages for just one in every five house purchases
Only 20% of residential acquisitions are financed by the credit sector, partly due to uncertainty.
Former minister releases contentious email to counter Tempe cover-up claims
Former Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Christos Triantopoulos, who resigned from his post on Tuesday to support a parliamentary inquiry into the Tempe railway disaster, has released a contentious email he had sent to government officials on March 9, 2023, just days after the deadly collision that claimed 57 lives, in an…
Students hold rallies for Tempe in Athens and other cities
Student rallies calling for justice for the victims of the 2023 Tempe railway disaster have taken place in the center of Athens and other cities.
Milos construction frenzy prompts permit freeze
The Environment Ministry announced a suspension of new building permits in protected areas on the island of Milos, including Sarakiniko and Achivadolimni, amid concerns over unchecked development.
Missing snorkeler found dead in Crete
A snorkeler missing since Thursday in Crete has been found dead. The coast guard in Paleochora, in the southwest of the island, launched a search upon being informed that the 43-year-old, who was spearfishing, was missing.