Security footage has helped investigators reconstruct the movements of three suspects accused of stealing a gas pipe from an Athens building, triggering a leak that led to a devastating explosion five and a half hours later.
Greek Charity Scandal: Alleged Fraud Reaches Back to 2018

Fraud Suspect Admits Writing Note Targeting Minister Chrysochoidis

Israel Reiterates Condemnation of Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal, Backs Athens’ Rights

The prime minister is bringing ministers and New Democracy officials together for two key meetings focused on setting priorities, accelerating government work and preparing the party for the next election
Red weather alerts have been issued for parts of the country as torrential rain, thunderstorms and strong winds cause flooding, landslides and damage, with conditions expected to remain unsettled through Tuesday
Victory is a test for whether youth protest movements can build governments that work
Travelers should curb their enthusiasm for promised upgrades to everything from lounges to seatback screens
Hiking miles across remote islands avoiding sheep manure and playing into sideways rain allowed us to discover the true origins of the game
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A temporary bus service will connect the Katehaki station and Doukissis Plakentias, as rail replacement works disrupt evening services
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Tucked away in a tiny workshop in Exarchia, this little pastry shop keeps things simple: a short menu, exceptional ingredients, and plenty of hands-on craftsmanship.
Athens is counting on Chevron’s planned exploration south of Crete and the resumption of Greece-Cyprus power interconnection surveys to reinforce its position in the eastern Mediterranean, as Turkey seeks to assert its claims over disputed maritime zones
US and Israeli options to escalate range from maritime campaigns to attempting regime change but risk provoking retaliation.
Greece has spent years offering incentives to wealthy foreigners. Now its ambition is for them to put down roots by bringing their families and businesses and forming new communities
The Danish biochemist on her role in developing the appetite-suppressing GLP-1s behind Ozempic and Wegovy — and how they could change the way all of us eat
Seven days, seven movies that you can watch on the big screens around the city
Celebrated every October 31, Halloween traces its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain — a night marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter’s “dark half”
Featuring around 90 works by artists including Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha, the exhibition explores how Parisian posters captured a society undergoing profound cultural and social change
The three-day event will bring horror-themed attractions, film-inspired exhibitions, workshops, performances, cosplay and an 80-plus-store Halloween market to central Athens
From ancient ghosts to a duchess in white, tales of restless spirits have haunted Athens for nearly two millennia.
Thessaloniki's Deputy Mayor for Culture speaks about the city's memory, the history of the Municipal Art Gallery, the plans for its future, and the major retrospective exhibition dedicated to the work of Apostolos Kilessopoulos
A phone call, a flood and two one-way tickets: how Emma and Tyson left Byron Bay for an organic vineyard in Crete. “We thought, how hard can it be? Well, it’s significantly harder.”
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Tucked away in a tiny workshop in Exarchia, this little pastry shop keeps things simple: a short menu, exceptional ingredients, and plenty of hands-on craftsmanship.
A slice of apple pie and a steaming cup of coffee. What more could you ask for on a rainy November afternoon?
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From Andros’ hearty sausage-and-potato omelet to Kefalonia’s slow-cooked eggs and tomatoes, these traditional island dishes capture the flavors of a Greek summer, with fresh local ingredients and recipes passed down through generations
How mammography became established for early breast cancer detection, from the first scientific reports and safety concerns to the need for regular screening
The journalist and author who escaped execution thanks to her infant spent 13 years in prison and left behind a sealed envelope with her political testament
The wedding of Aristotle Onassis and Jackie Kennedy on Skorpios, the details of the ceremony, the “landing” of reporters and the reactions in the US
Thought the Greek islands were amazing? Wait till you see the mainland
The 'sinking' of Poseidonos Avenue at The Ellinikon property development site is expected to ease congestion in southern coastal Athens
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
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Israel Reiterates Condemnation of Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal, Backs Athens’ Rights
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More Passengers, Lower Profits at Athens Airport
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