Australian police reported that 11 people were killed and at least 13 injured in an attack that Jewish leaders said took place during a Hanukkah event
On this first Sunday, shops will operate from 11:00 to 16:00, while the two subsequent Sundays will see stores open from 11:00 to 18:00. According to the Athens Chamber of Commerce the holiday shopping hours are indicative and optional
“Greece in German,” Stadler sums up the editorial concept succinctly
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Greek Farmers Decline Meeting with PM
Australian police reported that 11 people were killed and at least 13 injured in an attack that Jewish leaders said took place during a Hanukkah event
On this first Sunday, shops will operate from 11:00 to 16:00, while the two subsequent Sundays will see stores open from 11:00 to 18:00. According to the Athens Chamber of Commerce the holiday shopping hours are indicative and optional
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Ivy League school tells students and staff to shelter in place as active shooter remains at large
The convening of the Greek-Turkish Supreme Cooperation Council in early 2026 could be the first step toward resolving decades-long differences, but Turkey’s willingness to follow tenets of international law remains doubtful
Individuals arrested in Crete, Friday, December 12, in connection with the large-scale farm subsidy scandal, face multiple felony charges including organized crime, fraud, and money laundering
Seventeen individuals represent Greek shipping in the Lloyd's List 2025, which features what the journal extols as the industry’s 100 most influential figures on the planet
Sexual orientation, memories, friendships, sci-fi, next-door lives and stories of resistance come alive in 45 shorts during Athens’ Short Film Festival 8th edition, December 11–14
The acclaimed saxophonist Chico Freeman looks back on the years he spent in Greece, talks about his father’s influence, the contrasts between American and European jazz, and invites us to his shows at the Half Note from December 12 to 15
Opening on 6 December, the Goulandris Museum presents a rare chance to see works spanning 130 years of art, from Impressionism to Pop Art, marking the first time in Greece that such an extensive and representative collection is shown to the public
As the year winds down, Athens opens its arms to December’s charm. Festivals, music, theatre, and festive corners invite you to step out, slow down, and savor the season. Here’s a selection of moments you might like to add to your agenda
Persons with disabilities in Greece are confronted daily with a reality that not only fails to help them cope with their challenges, but actively makes their lives far more difficult—often excluding them altogether from activities that other citizens take for granted
The convening of the Greek-Turkish Supreme Cooperation Council in early 2026 could be the first step toward resolving decades-long differences, but Turkey’s willingness to follow tenets of international law remains doubtful
“Greece in German,” Stadler sums up the editorial concept succinctly
The convening of the Greek-Turkish Supreme Cooperation Council in early 2026 could be the first step toward resolving decades-long differences, but Turkey’s willingness to follow tenets of international law remains doubtful
“Greece in German,” Stadler sums up the editorial concept succinctly
Spanish Ambassador to Greece, Jorge Domecq
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
If you’ve spent time in Athens as a visitor or a resident, you’ll know how chaotic, charming, exasperating and irresistible the city can be—often all at once
The internationally renowned sculptor, in a wide-ranging interview with To Vima International edition, speaks about the social role and commercialisation of art and culture, the meaning of patriotism, and an all-powerful economy that overshadows everything.
The timing of the proposed meeting is crucial, given the fragile Trump-engineered peace agreement to end the Gaza war, but also because Athens is particularly eager to promote multi-lateral cooperation schemes in the eastern Mediterranean
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited farmer representatives to talks Monday at 5 PM, emphasizing dialogue and government support for agriculture while highlighting economic growth and urging political unity among his party members
The Eurogroup, a key forum for the 20 eurozone finance ministers, coordinates economic policy and ensures the stability of the euro. Newly elected president Kyriakos Pierakakis will set priorities, mediate discussions, and represent the eurozone internationally
New Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis automatically assumes leadership of the European Stability Mechanism, marking a milestone that reflects both his rising European profile and Greece’s recovery from its financial crisis.
Seventeen individuals represent Greek shipping in the Lloyd's List 2025, which features what the journal extols as the industry’s 100 most influential figures on the planet
For 2026, the council projects a 2.3% economic growth rate amid global turmoil and geopolitical uncertainty
Greece’s economic momentum will be driven by rising investment, resilient consumer activity, a robust labor market that continues to bolster real incomes, and strong tourism flows.
As part of a cooperation with Hensoldt, the company will supply an additional 100,000 night-vision googles (NVGs) for the German armed forces
Customers will be able to withdraw cash at participating stores by having the amount charged to their card at the POS and receiving the money directly from the merchant.
Individuals arrested in Crete, Friday, December 12, in connection with the large-scale farm subsidy scandal, face multiple felony charges including organized crime, fraud, and money laundering
Thousands of public sector workers, including municipal employees and teachers, are set to strike nationwide on Tuesday, December 16, over the government’s new budget, with rallies planned in major cities
On this first Sunday, shops will operate from 11:00 to 16:00, while the two subsequent Sundays will see stores open from 11:00 to 18:00. According to the Athens Chamber of Commerce the holiday shopping hours are indicative and optional
Authorities on Friday cited the existence of an “extended network” in Irakleio (Herakleio) set up to bilk fraudulent payments from the new defunct OPEKEPE agency that operated under the rural development ministry
Ivy League school tells students and staff to shelter in place as active shooter remains at large
Our columnist searches for new ways to cope as a caregiver
Jamil Hassan left behind a legacy of deaths and torture when he escaped the Syrian revolution last year. Now his former victims are trying to bring him to justice
American leader now has an array of options for Venezuela’s Maduro, including land strikes and electronic warfare
50 years since the referendum that definitively abolished the monarchy in Greece
How the U.S. Was Caught Off Guard by the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II, Despite Warning Signs
A look back at four fatal cases of police violence in Greece—from 1965 to 1985—whose lack of accountability set the stage for the 2008 killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, an event that ignited one of the country’s fiercest waves of social unrest
How the U.S. Was Caught Off Guard by the Pearl Harbor Attack in World War II, Despite Warning Signs
A look back at four fatal cases of police violence in Greece—from 1965 to 1985—whose lack of accountability set the stage for the 2008 killing of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, an event that ignited one of the country’s fiercest waves of social unrest
From December 22 to January 6, classic Christmas favorites and beloved holiday films light up the screen, bringing warmth, laughter, and the magic of the season to the heart of Athens
Dickens’ classic is reborn in 1900s northern Greece, where stone-built villages and mountain mist set the stage for a magical new adaptation. The filmmakers explain how they blended tradition, fantasy and a distinctly Greek sensibility
From 11:00 to 23:00, visitors of will be able to explore a rich program of experiences, including wine and street food tasting, a tattoo corner, DJ sets and a closing party
Dickens’ classic is reborn in 1900s northern Greece, where stone-built villages and mountain mist set the stage for a magical new adaptation. The filmmakers explain how they blended tradition, fantasy and a distinctly Greek sensibility
From 11:00 to 23:00, visitors of will be able to explore a rich program of experiences, including wine and street food tasting, a tattoo corner, DJ sets and a closing party
