Metamorphosis
Greek Easter to me is metamorphosis. Now, when I say that, I suspect that many Greeks will raise an eyebrow and say to themselves: “Well, of course it is. This is obvious.” But how I mean it is deeply personal and idiosyncratic.
Greek Easter to me is metamorphosis. Now, when I say that, I suspect that many Greeks will raise an eyebrow and say to themselves: “Well, of course it is. This is obvious.” But how I mean it is deeply personal and idiosyncratic.
For over two decades Turkey’s President Erdogan has endured a number of challenges to his power – from court corruption investigations and close elections to a failed coup in 2016 – and has emerged more powerful.
For more than 400 years, Catholic and Orthodox churches have used different ways to determine the date of Easter. But this Sunday will mark a special moment for Christians, as the churches celebrate of Jesus’ resurrection on the same day.
A 42-year-old man was shot to death in his car in the Kallithea district of southern Athens overnight.
The total number of registered unemployed in the Public Employment Service (DYPA) register for March amounted to 926,041 people, recording a decrease of 50,332 individuals or 5.2% compared to March 2024 and a decrease of 34,093 or 3.6%, compared to February 2025.
The current account deficit was reduced by the good performance of Greek exports in February, combined with the decline in fuel prices, as it caused a decrease in the value of imports.
Cyprus has announced plans to move forward with developing a comprehensive network of municipal waste management facilities.
Navigator Travel, the Athens-based guest service agent for leading cruise brands – including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, and Silversea Cruises – is setting sail for Iraklio next month to participate in the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum for the eighth consecutive time.
Taxpayers have until the end of the month to earn the 4% discount on the one-time payment of income tax.
Greek and expat Catholics take communion during the Mass of Last Supper at the Cathedral of St Dionysius the Areopagite, on Holy Thursday, in Athens.