Temperatures are expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius on Friday, with mostly clear skies and strong northerly winds continuing across much of the country through the weekend
At 88, Angelos Margetis still starts work around 3 a.m. at his wood-fired bakery in Loutraki, where he makes sourdough bread without additives and has kept its price at €2.50 for about a decade
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Temperatures are expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius on Friday, with mostly clear skies and strong northerly winds continuing across much of the country through the weekend
At 88, Angelos Margetis still starts work around 3 a.m. at his wood-fired bakery in Loutraki, where he makes sourdough bread without additives and has kept its price at €2.50 for about a decade
Iryna Terekh, 34, used to design benches. She is now CEO of Ukraine’s largest private defense company, Fire Point.
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Students will attend the opening ceremony, receive textbooks and prepare for classes on Sept. 11, while regular lessons are scheduled to begin Sept. 14. The school year will also include Christmas and Easter breaks and several public holidays
Watch four Stanley Kubrick classics under the August full moon during an all-night free film marathon starting at 9 p.m.
In Chrysomilia, near Trikala, young couples are staying in the village and raising large families, with local officials saying 70% of couples have three or more children
Vacationers had set up unauthorized campsites, complete with solar panels and gas canisters, on two beaches in Sithonia
A dense white layer spread across the Aegean, obscuring beaches and boats and briefly transforming the familiar summer landscape
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
NASA released before-and-after images of the crater a SpaceX rocket left behind after slamming into the moon at 5,400 mph
After wildfires killed two elderly residents and damaged communities on Salamina, Red Cross teams are helping survivors confront another aftermath — the psychological and social trauma that can remain long after the flames are gone
On the occasion of his exhibition “In the Light” on Lemnos, the painter talks about the Greek landscape, painting, and his journey across different art forms
Stefan Bruggemann talks to BHMAgazino about "Cel d'or," his exhibit inspired by Ibiza's singular light
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A lighter twist on the classic potato salad, made with creamy yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Refreshing, tangy, and perfect for warm summer days.
From flaky cheese pies and seaside calamari to sunset cocktails, open-air cinema and gelato beneath the Acropolis, this is a delicious route through the Athens locals love—best explored in the slow, carefree days of August
In the village of Mesi Potamia, chef Yiannis Economou cooks the traditional dishes he grew up with, turning family memories, local produce and Naxos’ culinary heritage into a deeply personal dining experience
This August, forget the air fryer for a while and master the art of the real frying pan. From potatoes and summer vegetables to seafood, here is how to get that golden, irresistible crust every time
On Aug. 17, 1951, 16-year-old Vanda Pierri was killed while swimming off Mon Repos, in a rare shark attack that would remain etched in Corfu’s collective memory for decades
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
For over 1,500 years, the Lighthouse of Alexandria lit the Mediterranean and stood as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—until nature and time reduced it to rubble, leaving only legends and a fortress in its place
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.
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From flaky cheese pies and seaside calamari to sunset cocktails, open-air cinema and gelato beneath the Acropolis, this is a delicious route through the Athens locals love—best explored in the slow, carefree days of August
Visiting Athens in August? Find out why shops close, what stays open, and what you need to know about the August 15 holiday
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
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Greek Defense Ministry Weighs Patriot Missile Move to Souda, Crete
Turkey Escalates Tensions in the Aegean With 25 Airspace Violations
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Meteorologist Explains Rare Fog Over Greece’s Cyclades
Fatal Crash in Rethymno Kills 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist
23-Year-Old Attacks 18-Year-Old With Knife in Athens Suburb
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Tourists Take Over Athens as Locals Leave for August
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