More than 40 people adopted abroad in the 1950s and 1960s join a journey of family reunions, discovery and reconnection with their country of birth

Gray Aliveri marble will replace the worn asphalt at Athens’ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, easing the Evzones’ duty and restoring the 94-year-old monument.

Plans by lead architects David Chipperfield and Alexandros Tombazis combine new exhibition space and visitor facilities with a public park, while preserving the historic neoclassical building

Greek Island Near Patmos Up for Sale for €4.5 Million

Greek Island Near Patmos Up for Sale for €4.5 Million
Greek Island Near Patmos Up for Sale for €4.5 Million

FM: Athens Backs ICC Independence, Urges US to Reconsider Sanctions

FM: Athens Backs ICC Independence, Urges US to Reconsider Sanctions
FM: Athens Backs ICC Independence, Urges US to Reconsider Sanctions

Crete’s New International Airport Set to Open in 2028

Crete’s New International Airport Set to Open in 2028
Crete’s New International Airport Set to Open in 2028

More than 40 people adopted abroad in the 1950s and 1960s join a journey of family reunions, discovery and reconnection with their country of birth

Gray Aliveri marble will replace the worn asphalt at Athens’ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, easing the Evzones’ duty and restoring the 94-year-old monument.

Trump says he told Katie Zacharia, who started earlier this week, ‘if I were you, I’d reconsider’

By Brian Schwartz, Melissa Korn & Marianne LeVine, The Wall Street Journal  

Tesla’s original electric car is reborn as a thruster-equipped speed demon, but it won’t go to production until 2028

The Ivy League university’s bid to tame fraternities in the wake of gang-rape allegations is the latest of many attempts

Joshua Chaffin, Douglas Belkin and Shradha Dinesh, The Wall Street Journal

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It can be difficult to run companies around the Sunday lunch table

By Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli, Financial Times

Defiant chancellor tells the FT he is determined to drive through unpopular reforms and equip Europe for an age of upheaval

By Roula Khalaf, Financial Times

Fear and anger about organised crime have fuelled the rise of the far right across Latin America

By Geoff Dyer, Financial Times

Bringing together photographers from different countries and cultures, the exhibition explores how color shapes emotions, transforms everyday scenes and connects people beyond linguistic and cultural boundaries

Seven days, seven movies that you can watch on the big screens around the city

Nansy Samaka

The Grammy-nominated blues guitarist and award-winning harmonica player will perform at Half Note Jazz Club from October 16-19, joined by Chicago-born singer Robbin Kapsalis for select sets beginning October 17

An exhibition in Athens explores the dialogue between modern art and world cultures through objects from the Benaki Museum’s collections, tracing the shared vision of Greek-French art critic Christian Zervos and Greek collector Antonis Benakis

By Efie Falida

As Europe’s wildfire problem grows, targeted grazing is explicitly recognised as part of wildfire prevention. This is because sheep, goats and cattle can reduce the amount of flammable material in the countryside. However, this method has its limits

By Nikolas Kaufmann

Historian, broadcaster and author Bettany Hughes joins Odin Linardatou, Editor-in-Chief of To Vima International Edition, for a conversation at Dialogues for Athens: From Myth to Modern City, a conference organised by To Vima

Odin Linardatou

Much of the fishmeal and fish oil that support seafood consumed in Greece comes from global supply chains linked to pollution, labor abuses, overfishing, and food insecurity in poorer countries

By Johnny Sturgeon and Ian Urbina*

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Golden, crispy fried potatoes topped with a rich tomato and sausage sauce, a fried egg, and grated San Michali cheese. This quick, hearty dish is packed with flavor and makes a delicious meal any time of day.

Argiro Barbarigou

The world produces more food than ever, yet millions cannot afford a nutritious meal. From global inequality to Greece’s soaring grocery bills, the problem is no longer just how much we produce, but who gets to eat

By Niovi Karapiperi

From Burgundy to Greece, Chardonnay’s remarkable versatility allows it to express the character of its terroir and the winemaker’s vision. With a growing legacy in Greek vineyards, the celebrated grape is producing exceptional wines that deserve a place on the world stage

By Claire Thireou

For three generations, one tiny shop in central Athens has drawn devoted customers with hand-prepared meat, a closely guarded family sauce, and a simple philosophy: use the best ingredients, keep things small, and never compromise on quality

By Dora Mastora

Aliki Diplarakou, the 17-year-old Athenian crowned Miss Europe in Paris in 1930, became an overnight sensation and a national heroine in Greece.

By Michalis Argiropoulos

The 1968 Train Crash That Haunted Greece

Yannis T. Diamantis

Archaeologists at Hattusa uncovered a clay tablet piece bearing text from the Kadesh Treaty, signed by Egypt and the Hittites about 3,300 years ago

A historian found records indicating Hitler was still in Munich when his niece Geli Raubal was found dead in his apartment in 1931, Der Spiegel reports

Without doubt, the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU is a symbolic moment that will position the country at the epicenter of European interest and will call for its unequivocal leadership

By Dionysis N. Fotopoulos

From its lakeside landscape and multicultural heritage to traditional crafts, food and music, the northwestern Greek city is drawing on its past as it looks to a future shaped increasingly by conference tourism

By Lydia Kotsiaridi

Benaki Museum Celebrates 100 Years of Cahiers d’Art

By Efie Falida

An Ottoman-era landmark, known locally as the Alcazar, returns to the city’s cultural life with a photography exhibition tracing Thessaloniki’s transformation from 1960 to 1980

At Great Lavra on Mount Athos, Father Theologos, checks weather and ferry data before dawn for Athos Zone, the app that keeps pilgrims informed in real time.

By Kostas Mpourousis
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