The measure adds overtime, Sunday and holiday, and night-shift hours as the country remains in the middle of its wildfire season
The shower will peak on the night of August 12 into August 13, when the new moon will leave unobstructed views of the Perseids. Observers in dark, rural areas of Greece could see up to 50 meteors an hour at the peak
Tentoglou becomes the first man to win four consecutive European outdoor long jump titles, securing gold in Birmingham with an 8.44-meter effort
The woman’s lawyers are challenging her pretrial detention, questioning the new identification evidence and warning that intense media attention can put pressure on judicial decisions.
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The shower will peak on the night of August 12 into August 13, when the new moon will leave unobstructed views of the Perseids. Observers in dark, rural areas of Greece could see up to 50 meteors an hour at the peak
Tentoglou becomes the first man to win four consecutive European outdoor long jump titles, securing gold in Birmingham with an 8.44-meter effort
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Kremlin is preparing for wider war as it fights in Ukraine, Gen. Carsten Breuer says; explosive drone defused at German airport
Villagers say they warned Trump’s son-in-law their beachfront land was stolen by Artur Shehu, who now faces drug-related charges, which he denies
Officials say no sensitive information was transmitted, but the finding underscores worries about military supply chains
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Survey finds wide public awareness and positive reception of The Odyssey in Greece; split opinion over artistic freedom, casting and fidelity to Homer’s epic
Three of 213 passengers were taken for precautionary medical checks after the collision in Voutoumi Bay; no injuries or water intake was reported
The ministry decision is part of a wider effort to ensure that Thrace’s cultural heritage contributes to the region’s future
Survey respondents cited the variety of experiences and the hospitality as top reasons to visit Greece for the first time
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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An easy, creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan. Perfect for a romantic, at-home dinner date this Valentine's Day.
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
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
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.
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
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Evros Rebuilding Plan Cut From 3 Billion Euros to 309 Million
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