Greek, Saudi foreign ministers discuss Middle East tensions in phone call
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis held a phone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
A ‘Jurassic Park’ for political parties
Greece’s demographics and its political parties seem to be following the same path – that of aging. This thought came to mind on the occasion of SYRIZA’s ongoing party congress, which ends on Sunday.
Greek, Israeli leaders discuss de-escalation, Gaza aid, Iran in phone call
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a phone call Saturday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following an initiative by the Israeli side, according to a statement from the Greek government.
London Grammar | Athens | July 11
London Grammar joins the Release Athens Festival lineup, performing on July 11 with a set of indie dream-pop favorites.
Two wildfires burn in northern Greece; Crete fire contained
Two wildfires are currently burning in northern Greece, while a fire in low vegetation in Lasithi, Crete, has been fully contained.
A saloon without a sheriff
The world is increasingly resembling a jungle or a saloon in the Wild West – take your pick. Whoever feels they have power do whatever they wants, violating both written and unwritten rules.
Elderly fisherman found dead off Peloponnese coast
An elderly fisherman was found unresponsive in the sea off the coast of Zaharo, western Peloponnese, after an hours-long search that began Friday evening, according to public broadcaster ERT.
Acropolis Museum marks 16 years with free concert
The Acropolis Museum is celebrating its 16th anniversary on Friday with a free open-air classical concert by the Symphony Orchestra of the University of Athens.
Council of State upholds private university law
The Council of State has ruled by majority vote that foreign universities can legally operate in the country, upholding controversial legislation allowing non-state higher education institutions.
Police officer dies months after being hit by van during roadside incident
A police officer who was critically injured in April when struck by a van during a roadside altercation died on Saturday in Thessaloniki, police said.