The recent killing of 14 members of the new Syrian government's security force, and subsequent crackdowns, marks the end of its brief honeymoon period and the start of a new phase of greater uncertainty and instability reflecting the realities of Syria's sectarian and political divisions.

The Quad Piano Trio returns to Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou) on January 8.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the end of Kurdish militants in Syria was getting closer, and added there was no room for terror in Syria’s future after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad last month.

The Hellenic Navy is closely monitoring developments in the Aegean, particularly in the area between Rhodes and Cyprus, which is expected to serve as the main operational zone for the Turkish fleet during the "Blue Homeland" exercise, set to begin on Tuesday.

The Heroes Band, a tribute group honoring David Bowie, brings the songs of the legendary British singer to the Gazarte (Voutadon 32, Gazi) stage on January 9

European Union marine fuel rules, effective from Jan. 1 as part of efforts to cut emissions, will raise shipping costs, although firms with vessels that can run on alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and LNG, will benefit, two shipbrokers said.

In what is arguably a pivotal moment for Middle Eastern diplomacy, Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is set to travel to Cairo on Wednesday for a tripartite summit with Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus.

The recent killing of 14 members of the new Syrian government’s security force, and subsequent crackdowns, marks the end of its brief honeymoon period and the start of a new phase of greater uncertainty and instability reflecting the realities of Syria’s sectarian and political divisions.

Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old man in Serres, northern Greece, during a New Year’s Day clash in the city center, were remanded in custody on Monday.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was “imminent,” and that Ankara would not agree to any policy that allowed the YPG to maintain a presence there.

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was felt shortly before noon in the western Peloponnese regional units of Ilia and Messinia.

Greeks have celebrated Epiphany with blessing of the waters ceremonies across the country.

From the sacred Feast of Theophany to the raucous carnival spirit of Kastoria and Patras, January in Greece offers a captivating journey through time and tradition.

At the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, it is clear that humanity will struggle to deal with the existential threats that it faces. The past year “handed” 2025 all the dead ends that became evident in democracy, the economy and journalism.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said that Syria’s new leadership is determined to root out separatists there, as Ankara said its military had “neutralized” 32 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in the country.

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania is in critical condition, doctors said Sunday.

Panathinaikos came from behind to defeat PAOK in Athens and climb to the top of the table, at least for 24 hours.

The main topic of discussion in Greece these days is not who will become president or whether the war in Ukraine will end quickly once Donald Trump assumes office in the US.

In a few days, what liberal Americans described as a “mortal danger” to democracy will come to be: Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second term as president of the United States.

The four-day official mourning period for the former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who died Sunday, has affected scheduled festive events.