Category Archives: Latest Greek news

Beyond the hyperbolic headlines

Over the last several years, July has been a key month for advancing a pro-Hellenic legislative agenda in the United States Congress.

Fire on Mt. Olympus

A wildfire has erupted on the slopes of Mt. Olympus, near the village of Karya, authorities say.

Bulgarian embassy condemns actions of Bulgarian that lowered Greek flag

The Bulgarian Embassy in Greece on Saturday condemned the actions of a 35-year-old Bulgarian man who attempted to flee justice following his arrest for lowering the Greek flag at the passenger port in Kavala, saying his behavior had been “illegal” and “regrettable”.

Naxos: Cultural heritage and challenges

BY MARGARITA POURNARA Kathimerini The colossal church, so imposing that it seems to have fallen from the sky, remains unfinished In recent years, we have been mere spectators in a joyless drama. From the decks of ferries and the windows of our hotels to the crowded shores of popular beaches and the tables of upscale…

Damning indictment over Tempe

Just 10 months before the deadly railway collision at Tempe, central Greece, on February 28, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office initiated an inquiry, which culminated in a 106-page indictment.

Drought more likely, but not desertification

The likelihood of an increase in drought, albeit not a high-risk one, in Greece in the next few years is obvious from scientific models used and research conducted in the European Union based on recent temperature increases and rainfall decreases. 

Farewell to winter

A view of the Madeira River amid the drought in Porto Velho in the state of Rondonia, Brazil. With a heatwave in the southern hemisphere and record ocean temperatures, the ominous signs of climate change continue.

Out of touch

SYRIZA’s choices of candidates for the local elections in October show that the party is out of touch with society.

First skirmishes

In an op-ed article published on June 11, prior to this year’s second election in Greece, I argued that despite my reservations about New Democracy’s performance in its first term, I would vote for them because I wanted to safeguard the governability of Greece.

Primer Festival | Athens | August 26-27

With a lineup including some of the greatest names on the DJ scene, Primer returns for a fourth end-of-summer party by the sea, at Plateia Nerou.