The President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, received the "City of Athens Democracy Award" on Wednesday from the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, during the Athens Democracy Forum.

Back for another one of those block-rockin’ parties, Onassis Stegi (107 Syngrou) will host its annual seasonal neighborhood bash in Neos Kosmos.

In a notable policy shift, the Ministry of Defense has announced that beginning with the 2026 nationwide examinations, students from all scientific disciplines will be able to apply for military academies.

Hamas’ military wing has claimed responsibility for a mass shooting in Tel Aviv that left seven people dead, including a Greek national, and many others wounded.

Greece, France, Italy and Poland will vote on Friday for tariffs of up to 45% on imports of electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, sources said, enough to get the European Union proposal passed in a move likely to increase trade tensions with Beijing.

Authorities investigated a suspicious suitcase discovered on Wednesday afternoon in central Athens, which was ultimately deemed harmless.

Cyprus has fully activated a mechanism to allow third-country nationals evacuating the Middle East safe passage through the island as the crisis in the region worsens, government officials have said.

The Athens Democracy Forum held a session on Tuesday titled “Rethinking Journalism: A Crisis of Confidence,” where experts discussed the challenges facing modern journalism.

The government’s top decision-making body for foreign affairs and defense matters has met in an extraordinary session to assess the latest developments in the Middle East and to discuss plans to evacuate Greeks from Lebanon.

Economic stability and ever-growing tourism are set to see the local real estate market maintain its growth in the next few months.

Greece, which saw its lowest number of births in 2022, plans to spend 20 billion euros ($22 billion) through 2035 on incentives to halt the decline, including cash benefits and tax breaks, its family ministry said.

A former mayor and an official accused of breach of trust in relation to a 4-million euro deficit in his municipality’s coffers has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment but released pending appeal.

Prominent journalists and scholars discussed current events in the Middle East during the “The Middle East Powder Keg” session at the 12th Athens Democracy Forum on Tuesday.

Most Greeks choose to stay with their parents until they get into their fourth decade in life.

In a dramatic turn of events, two Greek nationals connected to the notorious Greek Mafia have been detained in Dubai, raising questions about the reach and ramifications of organized crime across borders.

A beekeeper – and deputy mayor – suspected of accidentally starting the four-day blaze that destroyed some 6,500 hectares and claimed the lives to two people in Corinthia, in the Peloponnese, has been fined 3,000 euros and the case against him will be forwarded to judicial authorities, the fire service has said.

Bank bailout fund HFSF has said that it will not accept bids below 7.55 euros per share in an equity offering of National Bank of Greece, citing strong demand by investors.

A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in a forested area near Platanitsa, Kalavryta, in the Peloponnese.

The Crisis Management Unit of the Greek Foreign Ministry was activated on Wednesday to assist Greek citizens wishing to leave Lebanon due to the escalating crisis in the region.

Authorities say a shooting suspect fled on foot after evading police in his vehicle in Zefyri, northwest of Athens, late Tuesday.