Rising costs, visa barriers and growing criticism over FIFA’s decisions have raised questions about whether the world’s biggest sporting event is becoming disconnected from the supporters who built the game

The local community mourned the 54-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son as a 65-year-old man accused in the case faces questioning, with authorities continuing their investigation.



A court in Giannitsa found all four defendants guilty over the fatal 2024 amusement park accident in Halkidiki, including the funfair owner, operator and engineer linked to the ride involved.
A bear was discovered dead from gunshot wounds near the Egnatia Odos highway, shortly after a young cub was found killed in the same region, sparking renewed concern over illegal killings of protected wildlife.
Rising costs, visa barriers and growing criticism over FIFA’s decisions have raised questions about whether the world’s biggest sporting event is becoming disconnected from the supporters who built the game

A referendum Sunday on keeping permanent residents below 10 million people reflects a growing discontent in the West; ‘Most people are left behind’
His depictions of Southern California features earned him the mantle of one of the fathers of British pop art
Convent boarding houses are affordable and clean, but there are rules: curfews, chores and sometimes nuns who vet boyfriends
A new collaboration between the British Embassy in Athens and the Benaki Museum presents works from the UK Government Art Collection, highlighting shared cultural histories and artistic connections between Britain and Greece
A toddler died at Heraklion University Hospital despite doctors’ efforts to save her, while authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her transfer and care before her death.
A star's color is a direct window into its temperature, and summer skies offer a stunning palette for anyone who looks up
A fatal incident occurred at an industrial facility in western Thessaloniki, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death.
Harvey Keitel opens the Athens Open Air Film Festival, attending the screening of Angelopoulos’ Ulysses’ Gaze in a rare cinematic celebration.
Returning for another summer season, workshop "La Mia Maria" allows guests to create and take home their own postcard commemorating the iconic Greek opera singer
What remains constant along the way is his noble faith that painting can always meet the contemporary world head-on
The annual photography event launches in Athens with a large-scale exhibition featuring 70 artists and a public program of screenings, talks and educational activities
TO BHMA International Edition’s pocket guide to making the most of your Athenian getaway—and bearing the summer heat
How shared experiences awaken empathy, challenge perceptions, and inspire lasting personal and collective change
Driven by rising living costs, changing consumer habits and growing environmental awareness, second-hand shopping is evolving from a niche market into a mainstream economic force in Greece
How shared experiences awaken empathy, challenge perceptions, and inspire lasting personal and collective change
Driven by rising living costs, changing consumer habits and growing environmental awareness, second-hand shopping is evolving from a niche market into a mainstream economic force in Greece
From classical concerts in the Aegean and film screenings under the stars, to mountain-top performances and celebrations of the Greek diaspora, festivals across Greece are transforming summer into a nationwide cultural journey
Before fashion became trend, traditional Greek dress of the 19th and early 20th centuries functioned as a language woven into the body
Rhodes and Kos lead the Dodecanese with 39 Blue Flag beaches and marinas, confirming their status for quality and sustainability.
The Royal Beach Club Santorini experience is part of a full-day shore excursion that includes visits to Oia and Fira, relaxation, and plenty of Greek food.
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas defends a 75 million euro EIB loan for school renovations, accusing his predecessor of misspending public money on road paint
Greece's constitutional revision process gets underway in parliament, with secret ballot results revealing inter-party tensions as a cross-party committee races a two-month deadline.
Five new government members were sworn in before President Konstantinos Tasoulas at the Presidential Mansion,
Party leaders from across the spectrum are hitting the campaign trail, as Prime Minister Mitsotakis tells his own party that Greece is in "the final stretch" despite insisting elections are not due until 2027.
ING projects the Greek economy will hit 1.6% in 2026 and 2027, increasing to 1.7% in 2028, with the GDP settling at 0.3% for 2026.
The four countries signed a declaration at Rice University in Houston establishing the East Mediterranean Energy Center, a permanent research body aimed at bolstering regional energy security and infrastructure connectivity.
European finance ministers will discuss energy investments, economic stability, green transition and EU strategic priorities as Greece’s Economy Minister takes part in key meetings.
Strong Upside Potential and Additional Value from the Joint Streaming Platform
The local community mourned the 54-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son as a 65-year-old man accused in the case faces questioning, with authorities continuing their investigation.
A court in Giannitsa found all four defendants guilty over the fatal 2024 amusement park accident in Halkidiki, including the funfair owner, operator and engineer linked to the ride involved.
SKY express and air traffic controllers are demanding answers from Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority after major disruptions affected flights at Athens International Airport during peak travel season.
A toddler died at Heraklion University Hospital despite doctors’ efforts to save her, while authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her transfer and care before her death.
More than eight decades after the Distomo massacre, survivors’ families continue their fight for justice as Germany maintains that reparations claims are settled.
From Spanish colony, to Soviet client state, to US sanctions. The story of Cuba is the story of a small island perpetually caught between dependency and the fight for sovereignty against the ambitions of larger powers
A glimpse into the Greek Revolution of 1821, where the struggle for freedom unfolded alongside powerful stories of love, passion, and loss.
From Spanish colony, to Soviet client state, to US sanctions. The story of Cuba is the story of a small island perpetually caught between dependency and the fight for sovereignty against the ambitions of larger powers
A glimpse into the Greek Revolution of 1821, where the struggle for freedom unfolded alongside powerful stories of love, passion, and loss.
A new collaboration between the British Embassy in Athens and the Benaki Museum presents works from the UK Government Art Collection, highlighting shared cultural histories and artistic connections between Britain and Greece
From classical concerts in the Aegean and film screenings under the stars, to mountain-top performances and celebrations of the Greek diaspora, festivals across Greece are transforming summer into a nationwide cultural journey
Returning for another summer season, workshop "La Mia Maria" allows guests to create and take home their own postcard commemorating the iconic Greek opera singer
From classical concerts in the Aegean and film screenings under the stars, to mountain-top performances and celebrations of the Greek diaspora, festivals across Greece are transforming summer into a nationwide cultural journey
Returning for another summer season, workshop "La Mia Maria" allows guests to create and take home their own postcard commemorating the iconic Greek opera singer