The Trump administration inks deals with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, tying nearly $2.3 billion in funding to strict performance benchmarks and co-investment commitments from recipient countries
A 70-year-old woman in Thessaloniki was tricked by fraudsters posing as utility workers, who convinced her to hand over cash, gold, and jewelry worth nearly half a million euros, prompting a police investigation to identify the culprits
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Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized that Greece does not threaten its neighbors but will firmly defend its sovereignty, responding to Turkish claims over military exercises and airspace tensions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
Rescue Operation Underway for Missing Hikers
Coast Guard Tracks Down Runaway Oil Tanker Linked to Iran and Venezuela
Delivery Rider Killed in Christmas Day Crash Near Athens
The Trump administration inks deals with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, tying nearly $2.3 billion in funding to strict performance benchmarks and co-investment commitments from recipient countries
A 70-year-old woman in Thessaloniki was tricked by fraudsters posing as utility workers, who convinced her to hand over cash, gold, and jewelry worth nearly half a million euros, prompting a police investigation to identify the culprits
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Washington says the strike, carried out with Nigerian coordination, killed multiple Islamic State militants in Sokoto state amid rising concern over militant violence and religious attacks in the country
Performances are canceled nationwide as theater workers demand a collective labor agreement, with unions staging a coordinated strike during the peak holiday season to pressure employers into negotiations
A technical fault halted a long-distance passenger train on Christmas night, causing a delay of more than two hours as crews replaced the locomotive and assisted hundreds of travelers
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The acceleration of far-right normalization is not limited to the transatlantic environment but occurs simultaneously in the broader international sphere
Rainy weather may have altered some festive plans in Athens this Christmas, but the city’s holiday program remains rich and welcoming offering cinema, markets, music and family-friendly events across neighbourhoods and cultural venues
From December 22 to January 6, classic Christmas favorites and beloved holiday films light up the screen, bringing warmth, laughter, and the magic of the season to the heart of Athens
From creative workshops to theatrical performances and outdoor celebrations, the city becomes a living classroom where tradition, art and play meet in every neighborhood.
From a self-taught cook on a small Greek island to an internationally awarded ambassador of Greek gastronomy, Argiro Barbarigou has reshaped how traditional Greek food is cooked, taught, and shared with the world
Some people, who have fought or are fighting cancer, knew the power of words and how much strength words can give
In a kitchen with aging equipment and limited resources, Iakovos Apergis has spent two decades proving that hospital patients deserve more than the bare minimum—they deserve dignity on a plate
Creative and inspired, Zamominia are a collective of musicians who came together as friends and make original songs and concerts exclusively for children
In a kitchen with aging equipment and limited resources, Iakovos Apergis has spent two decades proving that hospital patients deserve more than the bare minimum—they deserve dignity on a plate
Creative and inspired, Zamominia are a collective of musicians who came together as friends and make original songs and concerts exclusively for children
Spanish Ambassador to Greece, Jorge Domecq
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
The internationally renowned sculptor, in a wide-ranging interview with To Vima International edition, speaks about the social role and commercialisation of art and culture, the meaning of patriotism, and an all-powerful economy that overshadows everything.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized that Greece does not threaten its neighbors but will firmly defend its sovereignty, responding to Turkish claims over military exercises and airspace tensions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean
In statements on Wednesday, Greek FM George Gerapetritis reiterated the need to maintain open channels of communication with neighboring Turkey
During his tour of the 316th technical unit, Dendias was greeted with traditional Christmas carols, while he had the opportunity to tour the facility’s premises, talk and exchange greetings with servicemen and women
The Greek Prime Minister, together with his wife and children, exchanged gifts and warm wishes for the festive season.
The FDI-class warship is expected to reach Greek waters in early January 2026
Prices and rents continued their established upward trend, with Bank of Greece data confirming further growth in commercial property values and rental rates in the first half of 2025.
The final bank holiday of the festive season will be Tuesday 6 January, marking the Feast of Epiphany.
As a share of GDP, public debt is expected to fall to 138.2% from an estimated 145.9% in 2025, with the government targeting a drop below 120% of GDP by 2029.
Other precious metals also advanced. Silver surged as much as 3.4%, reaching record levels just shy of 70 dollars an ounce, while palladium jumped 5%.
Power grid operator estimates up to 400,000 illegal or tampered connections in the country
Starting January 2026, Gmail will no longer allow users to manage non-Google email accounts, affecting those who use the platform as an email client for Outlook, Yahoo, or work accounts.
A 7-year-old boy was found dead following a house fire in Rizoma, Rodopi, while his 5-year-old sibling and father remain in critical condition. Firefighters and emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene
A 70-year-old woman in Thessaloniki was tricked by fraudsters posing as utility workers, who convinced her to hand over cash, gold, and jewelry worth nearly half a million euros, prompting a police investigation to identify the culprits
Three hikers went missing on Christmas morning near Athanasios Diakos in Fokida. Rescue teams, including firefighters, the EMAC mountain unit, and drone operators, are searching the area amid challenging weather conditions
A historic city celebrating the birthday of a nation. A solar eclipse with a side of world-class cuisine and art. A bucolic wine region without the price-gouging. Consider this list fuel for your 2026 wanderlust.
One music manager described a holiday hit as a ‘little ATM machine’
Gift givers think it’s the ultimate faux pas. But research suggests that those on the receiving end don’t mind nearly as much as we fear
Anthropic’s Claude ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI agents.
50 years since the referendum that definitively abolished the monarchy in Greece
How the U.S. Was Caught Off Guard by the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II, Despite Warning Signs
A look back at four fatal cases of police violence in Greece—from 1965 to 1985—whose lack of accountability set the stage for the 2008 killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, an event that ignited one of the country’s fiercest waves of social unrest
How the U.S. Was Caught Off Guard by the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II, Despite Warning Signs
A look back at four fatal cases of police violence in Greece—from 1965 to 1985—whose lack of accountability set the stage for the 2008 killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, an event that ignited one of the country’s fiercest waves of social unrest
Holiday music can evoke joy, nostalgia, and even sadness, helping listeners process memories, foster connection, and navigate the complex emotions of the festive season.
From the underworld to village hearths, the mischievous Kallikantzaroi—along with their fearsome leader Mandrakoukos—haunt Greek folklore during the twelve days of Christmas, blurring the line between myth, superstition, and winter ritual.
Rainy weather may have altered some festive plans in Athens this Christmas, but the city’s holiday program remains rich and welcoming offering cinema, markets, music and family-friendly events across neighbourhoods and cultural venues
From the underworld to village hearths, the mischievous Kallikantzaroi—along with their fearsome leader Mandrakoukos—haunt Greek folklore during the twelve days of Christmas, blurring the line between myth, superstition, and winter ritual.
Rainy weather may have altered some festive plans in Athens this Christmas, but the city’s holiday program remains rich and welcoming offering cinema, markets, music and family-friendly events across neighbourhoods and cultural venues