The towering stone columns of the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria rise majestically from the desert sands, lining the main avenue that once connected its temples, markets and amphitheater.

The cruise industry is willing to work with the government and port authorities to support the creation of the necessary infrastructure in emerging destinations in Greece, the president and CEO of the International Cruise Lines Association (CLIA), Bud Darr, said in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.

The local bourse bucked the eurozone trend on Tuesday and recorded growth.

An elderly man lost his life on Tuesday afternoon in rural Crete when the tractor he was driving overturned, fatally injuring him.

A mother and her two children were hospitalized after a fire tore through their home on the Ionian island of Kefalonia on Tuesday.

A van burst into flames at a petrol station in the port town of Rafina, east of Athens, on Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the fire service that prevented the blaze from spreading to the fuel pumps.

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state.

Greece’s top administrative court, the Council of State, is set to deliver a final ruling on a controversial business tax imposed on short-term rentals, after the case was referred to the court’s full plenary by a secondary panel due to its importance.

Greece’s economy is expected to maintain moderate momentum, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting growth of 2% in 2025 and 1.8% in 2026, according to its latest World Economic Outlook report. 

The late Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, shared a deep spiritual bond and friendship with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians worldwide.

Among the notable speakers at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum (April 9-12) was retired general David Petraeus.

Greek police on Tuesday arrested six people during a raid at a building that had been occupied by squatters since September 2023.

A 61-year-old man from the city of Kabala in northern Greece was charged with attempted murder on Tuesday after he repeatedly shot his 58-year-old neighbour with whom he had personal differences. 

Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou announced on Tuesday that the government will offer electricity subsidies for SMEs with retroactive effect.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday a three-pronged plan to support low-income pensioners and tenants, and boost public investments, worth one billion euros.

The Acropolis museum in Athens on Tuesday issued a statement of condolence on the death of Pope Francis, expressing gratitude for the support in its fight for the reunification of the Parthenon sculptures.

Police on Tuesday morning raided an area inside the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in northern Greece which had been occupied by a group of anti-establishment groups. 

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recalled on Tuesday, Pope Francis’ “generosity” by deciding to return fragments of the Parthenon frieze in 2023, saying it demonstrated “a tangible example of his sincere desire to follow the ecumenical path of truth.”

A total of 85 people were rescued from the sea south of Crete on [Easter] Monday, Greek authorities said.

Greece-based financial technology provider Qualco plans to launch an initial public offering to list its shares on the Athens Stock Exchange, it said on Tuesday.