‘The law must take its course’
The arrest of King Charles’ brother is a momentous event – for Britain, for the monarchy, for the future of the West. Equality before the law, and the rule of law, are foundations of Enlightenment thinking.
Growth of short-term rental market slowing down
The growth rate of short-term rental accommodations in Greece is slowing down, especially since the second half of 2025, and its main trends in the last year have been the high seasonality and the dominance of visitors from abroad.
Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Pride and Contempt) | Athens | April 28-November 1
Barbara Kruger presents her first solo exhibition in Greece, unfolding across the outdoor public spaces of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (364 Syngrou Avenue).
Inmate claims self-defense in fatal shooting at Domokos prison
A 38-year-old inmate told a Lamia investigating magistrate Friday that he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot fellow prisoner Antonis Papadatos at Domokos Prison, as authorities investigate the killing as a possible contract hit.
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.