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‘Rogue Robin Hood’ steps in to fill social trust void

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 20:50
Greece continues to struggle with low levels of social trust, according to the latest World Values Survey, which reveals a society gripped by fear, suspicion and a yearning for order.

Simone Leigh | Athens | April 28 – October 31

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 20:48
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (364 Syngrou Avenue) is hosting the Greek debut of acclaimed African-American sculptor Simone Leigh

PM says EU should reduce defense dependence on unfriendly countries

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 20:14
The European Union needs to reduce its dependence for its defense on countries that “act in a manner that runs counter to its strategic interests,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday, during a meeting with France’s visiting Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu. 

Dendias to recommend purchase of fourth Belharra frigate at national security council

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 19:48
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, during his meeting with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu, announced that he will propose to the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA) the acquisition of a fourth Belharra frigate.

UNESCO designates February 9 as World Greek Language Day

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 18:46
The executive board of UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural agency, on Monday approved the designation of February 9 as “World Greek Language Day.”

Musems enjoyed a 22% rise in turnover last year

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 18:42
Greece’s museums recorded a 14.7% increase in visitors, a 2.5% rise in free-entry visitors, and a 22.3% jump in revenues in 2024, according to data released Monday by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Economic targets put in jeopardy

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 17:39
The global trade war triggered by Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs is casting doubt on Greece’s ability to accomplish six of its key economic targets.

Suburban train collides with truck near Avlida, no injuries reported

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 17:11
A suburban railway train (Proastiakos) operating the Halkida-Athens route collided with a truck that had breached a guarded level crossing just before reaching Avlida station in Viotia, authorities said on Monday.

Greece expands deafness allowance to all ages

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 16:27
Greece will provide a lifelong deafness allowance, extending the previously age-restricted benefit to individuals of all ages.

Greece agrees to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 15:51
Greece has signed a deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Monday.

Tempe train crash, renewed violence set political tone

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 15:29
The Tempe train crash continues to dominate the political agenda. Two years after the fatal collision, however, the situation has grown even murkier due to several contradictory expert reports and institutional backtracking.

French defense minister to meet Greek PM amid strategic talks

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 15:18
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu is scheduled to meet Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday, following earlier talks with Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias. The meeting is set for 12 p.m. local time at the Maximos Mansion.

Historic Minion building hosts Zara’s local flagship store

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 14:48
Apparel giant Zara has unveiled a new store in downtown Athens, in a building best known for once hosting the iconic Minion department store.

Man, 69, found dead on Mykonos beach

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 14:18
A 69-year-old man has been found dead on a beach on the island of Mykonos, public broadcaster ERT reported on Monday.

Divisions undermine train crash probe

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 13:59
More than two years after Greece’s deadliest rail disaster in Tempe, divisions have emerged among victims’ families, while a swirl of contradictory expert findings and institutional backtracking have led to the resignation of a top safety official.

Attica taxi union launches 24-hour strike over bus lane access

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 13:39
The union of Attica taxi drivers, SATA, is launching a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, running from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Homemade explosive device detonates outside grill house in Patissia

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:57
A homemade explosive device detonated outside a grill house in the Athens neighborhood of Patissia in the early hours of Monday.

Foreign military representatives to meet in Turkey to discuss Black Sea security, Turkish ministry says

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:15
Military representatives of Turkey and foreign nations will meet in Turkey on April 15-16 to discuss Black Sea security after a possible ceasefire is agreed between Ukraine and Russia, the country's Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:08
Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of earthquakes.

One last goodbye for Vicky Zemenides

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:46
Vicky,  the girl with the most beautiful, flowing curls in the world, is not here anymore. I remember how she let them go without shedding a single tear when, a year and a half ago, she learned she would begin chemotherapy. “They will grow back when I get better” she reassured us in that calm, unwavering way, only the truly brave can.

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