Greek News in English
Ραντεβού | Appointment
Vanishing facades: Revisiting Tsarouchis’ Athens
Lost neoclassical facades of Athens are immortalized in the works of Yannis Tsarouchis, a prominent 20th-century modernist painter whose vision captures a world all his own.
Positioning PASOK as a viable alternative
Can PASOK position itself as a viable alternative to Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ New Democracy?
SYRIZA leadership candidates to meet amid crisis over Kasselakis’ future
The five candidates in the SYRIZA leadership race have been called to a meeting at the party's headquarters on Thursday. Meanwhile, the party's disciplinary committee will meet at 6pm on Wednesday to discuss the possible expulsion of candidate and ousted leader Stefanos Kasselakis.
Elevator collapse at student dormitory investigated by Thessaloniki prosecutor
A preliminary investigation was ordered into the elevator collapse at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki’s student accommodation.
Weekend escape to Koukouli: Nature, history, and adventure in Zagori
The countryside of Epirus offers quiet cobbled alleys, stone mansions, stunning bridges, and a variety of fascinating activities.
‘Full Circle’: Electronic music from the Benaki Museum to Varkiza Beach
An amalgamation of music, visual and performance arts – where guests experience art in all its forms. That is what the organizers of Full Circle – Mark Kyriazopoulos, Dimitris Dimitrelos, Con Vlahavas and Tzortzis Petrogiannis – plan to create.
Dora Bakoyannis ‘saddened’ by Karamanlis’ absence from ND’s anniversary event
Former minister and current New Democracy MP Dora Bakoyannis has expressed disappointment over the absence of former prime minister Kostas Karamanlis from the ruling party’s 50th-anniversary celebration last week. Antonis Samaras, another former prime minister, also skipped the event held at the party’s historic headquarters on Rigillis Street.
Telecoms report five-year-high turnover in 2023
Turnover in the telecommunications sector showed a small yearly increase in 2023, according to data by the National Telecommunications and Posts Commission (EETT).
Artificial intelligence is rare bright spot for global governance
Multilateralism has had a difficult time lately, especially at the United Nations. The UN Security Council couldn’t exactly stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon remain elusive.
Runciman Award 2025 open for nominations
The Anglo-Hellenic League has officially opened nominations for the Runciman Award 2025, inviting publishers to submit up to seven titles each for consideration.
Celebrating a historic educational institution
It was just after World War II and young Antonis Papadopoulos was graduating from elementary school. The son of refugees from Asia Minor, he lived alone with his mother.
ATHEX on its way back to the developed markets’ fold
FTSE Russell announced late on Tuesday it has included the Athens Stock Exchange in the shortlist for upgrading.
Road sparks crisis over the slopes of Mt Grammos
The recent opening of a road in the alpine zone of Mount Grammos, Greece’s fourth highest mountain at 2,200 meters in the northwest of the country, has divided the local community.
Medvedev defeats Tsitsipas at Shanghai Masters
Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas argues with the umpire during his Round of 16 match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center during the Shanghai Masters in China on Wednesday.
Romanian man, 31, dies in workplace accident on Corfu
A 31-year-old man has died in a workplace accident on the island of Corfu.
Endangered Egyptian vulture chick likely lost during first migration to Africa
The birth of an Egyptian vulture chick on the rocks of Meteora in central Greece last June brought great joy to scientists and volunteers dedicated to studying and protecting Europe’s most endangered bird species.
Fear German ruling may spark wave of returns
Greek officials are alarmed by a recent German court ruling that could lead to the deportation of more migrants back to Greece.
Mitsotakis in Dubrovnik for Balkans-Ukraine summit
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit the southern Adriatic resort of Dubrovnik, Croatia, on Wednesday, as Balkan leaders come together to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.
After biblical flood, Thessaly is still unprotected
“If we ever experience something similar, God help us. We are completely defenseless,” a local government official in the municipality of Palamas in Karditsa, a regional unit in central Greece, tells Kathimerini when asked about the necessary anti-flood works in the area. “Up until now, nothing has started,” he adds.
Reimagine Tourism in Greece: From imagination to action for the future of tourism in our country
We invite you to attend the the second annual summit of “Reimagine Tourism in Greece,” an initiative by Kathimerini and its partners to empower sustainable tourism in Greece, will take place on Tuesday, October 15th, and Wednesday, 16th.