Inspired by Homer's epic, The Odyssey Quest invites participants to solve riddles, overcome mythical challenges, and work together in a technology-free adventure through teamwork and creativity
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the enigmatic 3,500-year-old clay figures unearthed at the Agia Irini site on Kea, whose identity continues to intrigue archaeologists
For a second year in a row, the seabed of Imerolia is littered with rusting beach equipment and debris
Report's analysts say the data points to shifting travel patterns among Greece's traditional source markets
Body of Missing German Tourist Found off Symi
Rare WWII German Wreck Found Nearly Intact in Ionian
One in Three Gen Z Workers Considers Quitting Over Health
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the enigmatic 3,500-year-old clay figures unearthed at the Agia Irini site on Kea, whose identity continues to intrigue archaeologists
For a second year in a row, the seabed of Imerolia is littered with rusting beach equipment and debris
The Odyssey
The mayor fired corporate leaders from a city fund’s advisory board, the latest sign that he is changing how executives access City Hall
Abdul El-Sayed beats four-term congresswoman Haley Stevens
The 41-year-old progressive won the state’s hotly contested Democratic Senate primary, the most significant 2026 win for the party’s far left
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Satellite monitoring reveals that the wildfire has largely overlapped areas burned in previous years, while experts warn about homes built inside forest zones and the need for a new approach to fire protection.
Volunteers, animal welfare groups, and local authorities are searching burned communities in western Attica, rescuing surviving pets and wildlife, while appealing for continued public support as recovery efforts continue.
Footage from Mount Kithairon documents the minute-by-minute advance of the devastating wildfire that swept from southern Boeotia toward Porto Germeno, leaving widespread destruction in its wake
Officials began property inspections to assess the damange in the Porto Germeno fire, as Copernicus data confirms over 144,000 stremmata burned across Attica and Boeotia
Famous poet Gioconda Belli spoke with To Vima on how Daniel Ortega's canceled elections "wiped" a country's hopes clean
A pioneering expedition into Greece's deepest cave has uncovered hundreds of previously unexplored microorganisms that could hold promise for future antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer discoveries
TO BHMA International Edition speaks with Angeliki Spyridaki, founder of the country’s first music export office, about her mission to put Greek music on the world stage
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A fresh take on the classic shrimp cocktail, this Shrimp and Avocado Salad combines tender shrimp, ripe avocados and a creamy yogurt-lime dressing. Light, refreshing and ready in just minutes, it's the perfect summer lunch, starter or light dinner
Founded by three food lovers in Greece, Wishbone is challenging processed convenience foods with slow-cooked organic broths, homemade recipes and collagen-rich soups that prove healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated
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Sixty-four years after Marilyn Monroe's death, questions about her final hours remain unanswered, while the remarkable journey from Norma Jeane to Hollywood's greatest icon continues to captivate the world
Nazi propaganda, the first torch relay from ancient Olympia, and Jesse Owens's triumph over the myth of 'Aryan supremacy'
Today's uncomfortable trends are mild next to fashion history's genuinely lethal fads
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.
Open any passport issued by a Member State of the European Union and, above the name of the country, you will find two familiar words: European Union. Yet a new European Citizens' Initiative argues that this symbol does not go far enough.
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
Visitors can explore the history of Greek astronomy, tour the Geoastrophysics Museum and enjoy nighttime sky observation during English-language evening visits throughout August
From iconic musicals to family favorites, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is bringing free open-air movie nights back to Athens, with screenings designed to welcome audiences of all ages
Politics
Androulakis Visits Shelter for Fire-Affected Animals
Greece, Israel Discuss East Med Energy Cooperation
Greece Unveils Wildfire Relief Measures for Western Attica
Society
Body of Missing German Tourist Found off Symi
Dutch Tourist Drowns Trying to Save Friend off Cretan Coast
Nearly Half of Inspected Homes in Fire-Battered Area Declared Uninhabitable
Travel
Santorini Gears Up for 2026 Volcano Festival
Sifnos: The Fairytale Island Captivating British Travellers
August Getaway Sparks Mass Exodus from Athens
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