Tourism at a turning point
Challenges await the Greek destination, with infrastructure issues pointing to saturation.
Challenges await the Greek destination, with infrastructure issues pointing to saturation.
Ruling New Democracy faces internal divisions over its handling of farmer protests that have blocked roads for nearly a month, according to government sources.
Influential rapper Negros Tou Moria (real name Kevin Zans Ansong) has gained international recognition as his 2025 album “Mavri Ellada” (Black Greece) was recently ranked No 2 on The Guardian’s list of “The 10 Best Global Albums of 2025.”
Islamic State militants clashed with police in northwest Turkey on Monday, leaving three police officers and six militants dead, Turkey’s interior minister said. At least eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded.
Authorities have reclassified the 2022 death of 87-year-old Eleni Papadopoulou from accidental to homicide, with her 60-year-old son now facing charges.
His apron proclaimed in large letters: “The best grill master is Grandpa.” Judging by what we tasted, it wasn’t an empty boast – an excellent grill master, indeed, clearly taught by a master.
Farmers protesting across the country appear increasingly divided, with some determined to continue road blockades while others signaling a willingness to enter talks with the government.
Socialist PASOK, Greece’s main opposition party, on Monday sharply criticized senior government ministers for comments attacking international courts and human rights organizations, accusing them of undermining the country’s commitment to the rules-based international order and raising questions about the administration’s stance on international law.
Coast guard crews on Monday recovered the body of a migrant during a search and rescue operation for four people reported missing north of the eastern Aegean island of Samos. Details about the victim’s identity were not immediately known.
Militants of the Islamic State group opened fire on police and wounded seven officers during a raid on the group in northwest Turkey on Monday, the country’s state-run media reported.