A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you "enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal." It implies the sacred and secretive process is no popularity contest or campaign, but rather the divinely inspired election of Christ's Vicar on Earth by the princes of the church.

Friedrich Merz is likely to be sworn in as the 10th chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on May 6. He will replace Olaf Scholz (SPD), whose “traffic light” coalition (red, yellow, green) collapsed last fall due to internal tension primarily caused by the liberal party (FDP).

The spring weather that dominated during the long holiday weekend will gradually give way to scattered rains across the country as of noon, Greece’s national weather service (EMY) said on Tuesday.

Since Turkish President Erdogan arrested Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the country has been rocked by protests and political uncertainty.

Greece ranks last among the 38 countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in terms of school autonomy, with principals and teaching staff having little say in curriculum and scheduling.

Wednesday is going to be a pivotal day for both PAOK and AEK basketball teams, as they face make-or-break European showdowns on their home courts.

By 2032 Athens International Airport will have grown by 148,000 square meters, in order to be able to serve 40 million passengers annually.

Highways leading to Athens and Thessaloniki were heavily congested Monday night, as thousands of Easter holidaymakers made their way back to Greece’s two largest cities.

Recent reports that US officials have discussed Turkey's proposal to transfer its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to Syria have raised alarms on Capitol Hill.

Since the Greek parliamentary elections in May 2023, the contest for second place in political polls has resembled a game of musical chairs. The runner-up spot has rotated between leftist SYRIZA, once the main opposition party; socialist PASOK, currently holding that title in parliament; and, most recently, the anti-establishment party Course of Freedom.

Surrounded by meadows and farms, with Mount Belles gracing the skyline in the background, Lake Kerkini is at its finest in the spring. The landscape is painted in green and yellow hues, dotted with wildflowers, as the lake’s surface blooms with water lilies.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff, history’s first from Latin America, who presided over the Catholic Church for more than 12 years.

Israel does not want to see Turkey replace Iran in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, Eytan Gilboa, professor and director of the Center for International Communication at Bar-Ilan University and analyst at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS), told Kathimerini, explaining the country’s concerns over Ankara’s involvement in the country.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, also a key figure for the Greek national team, has been named one of three finalists for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the 2024-25 regular season - one of seven major honors set to be handed out.

The country is facing a gaping political void in the absence of a credible opposition. We have plenty of political leaders making a lot of noise, exercising “dynamic” criticism of the administration and trying to exploit the climate of popular discontent.

Greek political leaders expressed sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, whose passing was announced Monday by the Vatican, remembering him as a global voice for peace and solidarity.

The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for US gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts to avert a trade war with US President Donald Trump, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

On May 11, the Konstantinos Stouraitis Quartet will present a tribute to renowned jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou).

Forty-seven migrants were rescued late Sunday night, 6.2 nautical miles south of Gavdos island in Crete, Greek authorities said.

Rents still rising at a fast clip and too few homes available for rent have got the government thinking of going beyond incentives and resorting to measures of "immediate impact" such as higher taxes for idle properties and stricter rules for short-term rentals.