The measure adds overtime, Sunday and holiday, and night-shift hours as the country remains in the middle of its wildfire season
Marble cleaning at Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium draws international attention ahead of September Olympic flame ceremony
Sensationalist Turkish media reports portray new military accommodations on Ro isle as 'militarization'
Strong winds drive flames toward homes along a two-kilometer front as evacuation orders are issued for nearby settlements
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Council of State Voids Licenses for Three Private Universities
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Marble cleaning at Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium draws international attention ahead of September Olympic flame ceremony
Sensationalist Turkish media reports portray new military accommodations on Ro isle as 'militarization'
Greece Wildfires
Battlefield drill shows Pentagon hasn’t fully absorbed lessons of Russia’s war
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Visiting Athens in August? Find out why shops close, what stays open, and what you need to know about the August 15 holiday
Police will increase patrols and traffic checks nationwide for the August 15 holiday, while trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons will face restrictions on major highways on August 14, 15 and 16.
Thousands are leaving Athens for the islands, with 24 ferries scheduled to depart Piraeus on Thursday and ship occupancy reaching up to 96% on popular routes.
The Russian president traveled to Iturup after overseeing naval drills in Russia’s Far East, prompting a strong protest from Japan over the disputed territory.
From the rugged Mani Peninsula to the mountain villages of Zagori and the winding roads of Crete and Naxos, these five routes showcase Greece beyond its famous beaches.
Visiting Athens in August? Find out why shops close, what stays open, and what you need to know about the August 15 holiday
The capital of Andros, known as Chora, stands out even within the Cyclades for its neoclassical mansions.
Parnassos reveals its autumn charm as Amfikleia–Elateia launches a new campaign promoting authentic rural experiences to Greek and international visitors.
Stefan Bruggemann talks to BHMAgazino about "Cel d'or," his exhibit inspired by Ibiza's singular light
Archaeologists from around the world are uncovering 5,000 years of history at Vythoulas on Kythera, where the EVOKE project is shedding new light on the island's role as a crossroads of ancient Mediterranean civilizations
The leading Greek sculptor looks back on a journey spanning nearly seven decades, remembering his teachers and the high points of his career, and explaining why the human figure remains the non-negotiable core of his art
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Golden, crispy fried cod fillets coated in a fragrant crust, served with a smooth and velvety avocado skordalia flavored with lemon, lime, tahini, and garlic.
Here are 10 restaurants and tavernas near Attica’s beaches where you can go straight from the sea for great food, cocktails and a spectacular sunset
Every August, as Greeks return to their villages for the summer holidays, two timeless sweets reclaim their place on coffee trays and family tables
Social media continues to reshape the way millions of people cook, snack and discover food—sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the stranger
In August 1996, two young Greek Cypriots were murdered in the UN buffer zone by Turkish paramilitaries. The killings, caught on camera, exposed the violence of Cyprus’s division and the shadowy network of the far-right Grey Wolves
A new scientific study offers a fresh theory on what killed Simonetta Vespucci, a young woman long linked to Botticelli's Venus
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the first nuclear weapons were unleashed on Japan’s cities—shattering lives instantly and reshaping history. Eighty-one years later, we revisit their devastation, the scientific motives, and lingering moral questions
In the European context, the current status quo, both in terms of domestic governance and international relations, appears to be undergoing a period of instability and readjustment, reflecting a broader transformation in the way politics unfolds.
Purpose demands discipline. And nothing builds purpose like service, especially when that service is to your country
The strait carries between 35% and 43% of the world’s seaborne urea and nearly half its traded sulphur, the backbone of the phosphate fertiliser chain.
A day trip from Athens combines swimming at a saltwater lagoon with a visit to the ancient Sanctuary of Hera and Melagavi Lighthouse for World Lighthouse Day
At The Breeder in Athens, the artist transforms familiar logos, lyrics and sounds into unsettling reflections on violence, consumerism, collective memory and the unequal experience of the future
Free admission, concerts and guided tours return for the 27th year as the August full moon transforms archaeological sites and museums into open-air cultural stages across the country
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