Lawyer and close friend Giorgos Merkoulidis said the singer contacted him on August 25, days before his death, and revealed that they had discussed preparing a will after his hospitalization…

The European Central Bank is asking the public to choose from 10 proposed designs based on European culture or rivers and birds, with voting open through Sept. 21.



Greece awaits Moody's and Scope ratings today, as focus shifts from investment grade to whether debt cuts can push it higher still.
Security cameras have captured packs moving through neighborhoods in Chasia, while residents say more than 10 stray dogs have been attacked and raise concerns about a wolf seen near a children’s playground.
Lawyer and close friend Giorgos Merkoulidis said the singer contacted him on August 25, days before his death, and revealed that they had discussed preparing a will after his hospitalization…

Airplanes, elevators and restaurants all have regulations to ensure their safe operation; many experts argue for similar conventional measures for AI
The Yemeni militants had sat out the Iran war, until the group saw an opening
Von der Leyen added the eurozone bloc must urgently rethink its partnerships
Discoveries
Archaeologists at Chan Chan uncovered a sealed Chimú mausoleum holding at least 38 people and a wealth of funerary treasures
Chemical analysis of fossil teeth from "Thomas the T. rex" pins its body temperature at 36.3 ± 2.5°C, settling a decades-old debate
Newly upgraded Kerameikos in the center of the modern-day Greek capital opens previously inaccessible archaeological remains while reconnecting ancient Athens’ civic, funerary and ceremonial landscape with the surrounding urban setting
The 6.6-by-7.7cm fragment dating to the third or fourth century CE contains verses from Book 12, including the episode of Odysseus’ crew and the sacred cattle of Helios
The two-day event will bring cocktails, spirits, music, street food and bartenders to Athens’ Kypseli Municipal Market on Sept. 19-20
Emmy-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein will perform music from all five seasons of the Netflix series in Athens on Sept. 19
The three-day event gives audiences a glimpse into works in progress as dancers and choreographers share research, experiments and emerging ideas at Technopolis City of Athens
The Detroit techno legend will perform with Jean-Phi Dary and flutist Rasheeda Ali at Athens’ Theatro Vrahon, with electronic musician Max Cooper as a special guest
Britain's leading AI scientists warn that the race for artificial intelligence is accelerating faster than the safeguards designed to control it. From calls for mandatory AI 'kill switches' to fears of cyber warfare, TO VIMA examines the growing divide between technological ambition and public safety
Through storytelling games, teens are discovering how addiction and their actions can affect real-life situations
Giorgos Mazonakis’ death has brought scrutiny to a Kolonaki clinic and to the booming market for anti-aging, wellness and experimental medicine.
recipe of the day
A traditional Greek-style beef roast served with thick spaghetti, tender beef slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce, and plenty of finely grated kefalotyri cheese. This comforting, old-fashioned dish is perfect for a family gathering or a festive table
From powdered milk to the cheese pies of the 1980s and the colorful snacks of the ’90s, the story of school food offers a glimpse into Greece’s changing relationship with eating, childhood and everyday life
Packed with probiotics, protein, calcium and B vitamins, kefir has long been prized for its health benefits. But this tangy, refreshing fermented drink has another trick up its sleeve: it can be delicious
The quintessential fruit of the season, grapes—steeped in the scents of fall and Greece—take center stage in a collection of dishes by celebrated chefs who give tradition a decidedly modern twist
How classical music and a pre-recorded Swan Lake became the symbol of political crisis, censorship, and leadership change in the USSR
France's last guillotine execution, its dark path from the Revolution, and Victor Hugo's fight against the death penalty
On this day, September 9th 2015, Queen Elizabeth II overtook Queen Victoria as the longest reigning monarch in British history, a milestone that cemented her legitimacy in the public eye. Endurance alone, it turns out, can be a source of legitimacy
Until such goodwill is displayed by our eastern neighbors, the sale of F-35s to Turkey, as recently floated, or its inclusion in SAFE, would incentivize the continuation to the benefit of China, Russia and Hamas and ultimately, to our collective detriment
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.
It depends. One thing’s for sure: driving in Greece will keep you on your toes and may occasionally leave you wondering what just happened
Greece's tourist season is stretching well past August, with strong autumn bookings and rising flight capacity from the UK, Germany and the US.
National Geographic Italia presents Syros as a unique destination compared to other more famous islands worth visiting.



