Winter stays: Six of the best guesthouses in central Greece
Mountain hotels near Greece’s leading ski resorts, designed for winter days and longer stays.
Cyprus assumes EU presidency amid profound change, says Christodoulides
The Republic of Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union at a moment of profound change, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has said.
The lasting imprint of cultural foundations
They have reinvigorated the dialogue between domestic cultural production and international artistic networks, while leaving a visible mark on their surrounding neighborhoods.
The story of Greece’s New Year lucky charms
From ornate pomegranates to mythology-inspired jewelry, “gouria” are small objects with a long cultural memory – and a hopeful way to welcome in the New Year.
Man arrested after allegedly giving cocaine to teenage son
Police arrested a 36-year-old man in the northwestern city of Ioannina on Thursday night on charges including endangering a minor and violating drug laws, authorities said.
Greece offers to treat burn victims after deadly Swiss ski resort fire
Greece has offered to receive burn victims from a deadly fire at a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, following a request by Switzerland to the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism, diplomatic sources said Friday.
Erdogan says he will discuss Ukraine, Gaza with Trump on Monday
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he would have a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia as well as issues surrounding Gaza.
Three men arrested on Crete for maliciously killing 40 lambs
Three men have been arrested on Crete on suspicion of maliciously killing 40 lambs on a farm.
Greek teen among missing after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort bar
A Greek national is among the missing after a fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party at the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing around 40 people and injuring about 115, authorities said.
Police arrest man on kidnapping, extortion charges
Police have arrested a 21-year-old Romanian national on suspicion of kidnapping and extortion after he allegedly locked a man in a room at his home over a financial dispute, authorities said.