The plague sweeping through Greece’s sheep and goats shows that some people were too hasty in replacing the capital lost in last year’s disastrous floods.

The Athens Stock Exchange followed global bearish trends and dropped nearly 3% Friday. Weak US economic results announced Thursday and Friday created a sense of panic among investors that inevitably spread to the ATHEX. 

An exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos commemorates 150 years of research by the French School of Athens on the sacred island of Delos, which began systematically in 1873.

The government wants to strengthen collective bargaining procedures, reversing a trend that saw sector agreements often ditched in favor of enterprise deals.

Over the past 24 hours, 32 wildfires have broken out across Greece. The Fire Service reports that 29 of these fires have been contained in their initial stages, while efforts continue to control the remaining three.

The 12th Hania Chamber Music Festival will take place at the Minoa Palace Resort and the Ancient Theater of Aptera from August 26 to September 4.

Aegean Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport until Tuesday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

A memorial service for Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader killed in a strike in Tehran, was held Friday at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.

Persistently high temperatures and dry conditions are raising the prospects of food scarcity in Europe.

Cyprus rejected reports of an airspace closure on Friday, confirming that flights to and from the island are operating normally.

Victoria De Angelis, the acclaimed bassist and style icon of Italian rock sensations Maneskin, will headline a high-energy show at Universe (87 Kifissou) on October 19.

Experts say the Greek economy will grow at a slower pace than expected, affecting expectations for inflation and also for interest rates.

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou congratulated Antonis Papakonstantinou, Petros Gaidatzis, Zoi Fitsiou, and Milena Kontou for winning two bronze medals in rowing at the Paris Olympics, calling their achievement a source of national pride.

A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon on the outskirts of the northern city of Thessaloniki, burning through dry grass and approaching residential areas, local websites reported. 

The annual International Classical Music Festival of the Cyclades, featuring prominent musicians from Greece and abroad, returns to the Apollon Theater in Ermoupoli, Syros.

The area around the Stade de France stadium in Paris has been cordoned off following the discovery of a suspicious object. The nearby Saint-Denis-Porte de Paris train station has also been closed.

Could Athens ever be included in a list of cities that offer a high quality of life for their residents?

Iconic English DJ and producer Fatboy Slim returns to Greece for another epic party at Bolivar Beach Bar (Posidonos Avenue), organized by the Blend Athens team.

The Greek basketball team notched its first win in the Olympics, 77-71, against Australia Friday, but missed the chance to ensure qualification in the quarterfinals.

A wildfire that broke out on Friday near Lagkadas in the northern port city of Thessaloniki is now partially under control.