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Founded in the 4th century CE, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has served as the spiritual and administrative center of the Eastern Orthodox Church and a bastion of Greek intellectual and cultural preservation.

Athens will enjoy sunny skies and mild conditions throughout the day, though the morning chill will be noticeable. Temperatures will range from 6–16°C, with light northern winds at 2–4 Beaufort.

The EC considers that there have been longstanding shortcomings in the implementation of a relevant directive since its entry into force

The survey, carried out bi-annually, takes place with face-to-face interviews of newly selected, cross-sectional samples.

Greece posted a 2.9% rate drop, with the European Union average over the same quarter recording a 5.1% rise

The data shows that the Greeks’ zeal for travel has not diminished as demand for travel abroad continues unabated.

A 47-year-old bar owner was killed in a mafia-style hit in the region of Thrakomakedones on Sunday.

Ιntermittent clouds and light rain are expected in the northern and eastern suburbs of Athens, with brief snow possible on Mount Parnitha. Winds will ease from 5–6 Beaufort later in the day, with temperatures ranging from 8–13°C, slightly cooler in northern areas.

He first addressed the state budget, on which parliament is set to vote later in the evening.

The operations, carried out by the Hellenic Coast Guard, rescued a total of 124 migrants from the Mediterranean waters.

In a statement, a representative from the amusement park clarified that the outage was caused by a grid failure from the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) and not by any mechanical issue with the rides

Stores and supermarkets across the country are operating extended hours, offering ample opportunities for holiday shopping

In Agrinio, which is part of the Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit, swollen streams overflowed, inundating roads and cutting off access in several areas

Athens will be partly cloudy with a chance of light rain during the evening. Temperatures will range from 13–18°C, with southwesterly winds at 4–6 Beaufort, turning northwesterly up to 5 Beaufort by midday.

In Thessaloniki, one of the new metro carriages malfunctioned and came to a halt inside the underground, midway between stations

Media reports later cited five fatalities, dozens missing; 124 people rescued in 3 separate incidents involving migrant boats in the same sea region over recent period

The Greek government has declared the demographic issue as a top national priority and has called for cooperation from opposition parties

The report concludes Greece is subjecting third country nationals in detention to conditions “which could amount to torture or inhuman and degrading treatment.”

Over 15 EU countries have implemented similar "freezes," citing the claim that the Assad regime, which many were fleeing, has fallen

Smaller aftershocks followed in the same region, measuring 2.4, 1.8, 3.1, and 1.6 on the Richter scale.