Athens roads jammed as travelers depart for Clean Monday weekend
Heavy traffic is reported across Athens as travelers head out for the long Clean Monday holiday weekend.
WWII occupation photo exhibition canceled at Italian Cultural Institute in Athens
An exhibition of photographs on Italy’s World War II occupation of Greece, scheduled to take place at the Italian Cultural Institute in Athens earlier this month, was cancelled, according to the historian who wrote the introductory text for it.
Half Marathon | Athens | March 8
The Athens Half Marathon returns for its 14th edition, welcoming about 25,000 runners from Greece and abroad.
Greece rejects Ukrainian request to extradite former pro-Russian city councilor
Greece has rejected a Ukrainian request to extradite a former pro-Russian city councilor wanted on an international warrant for alleged fraud involving municipal real estate, ruling that he would face safety risks if returned to his war-torn country.
The mummies of Athens in the CT scanner
A fascinating documentary about the journey of ancient Egyptian mummies from Luxor to the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Culture Ministry to acquire WWII execution photographs
The Culture Ministry has concluded a preliminary agreement with a Belgian dealer to acquire a collection of World War II photographs that includes images taken at the execution of 200 communists by the Nazis in Kaisariani, Athens, in 1944, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has said.
Carnival in Skyros: A primal masquerade in the Aegean
Carnival on the island of Skyros has a character entirely its own; combined with the natural beauty of the largest island in the Northern Sporades, it makes this season an ideal time to visit.
Man jailed for rape and murder of girl, 11
A court in the western city of Patra has sentenced a 39-year-old man to two life terms plus an additional 13 years in prison for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in June 2024.
Severe storms and strong winds hit parts of Greece
Greece faces severe weather as the National Meteorological Service (EMY) issues an updated orange warning for heavy storms, hail and strong winds, signaling potentially dangerous conditions.
Declaration of an open process for the selection of a contractor for the project: « Multichannel Information and Citizen Service System of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance»
Τhe independent operational unit of the Growthfund namely the Project Preparation Facility (PPF) unit was appointed by the Governmental Committee of Projects of Strategic Importance of Law 4799/2021, to mature and execute the tender process of the project “Multichannel Information and Citizen Service System of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance”. This will…