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A high-profile disappearance, political controversy, and shifting narratives—Greece’s Supreme Court launches an urgent probe into the mysterious death of Vasilis Kalogirou.

The devastation of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake was absolute. Twenty lives were lost. Thirty-nine people were injured. The first reports painted a grim picture: Agios Efstratios had been flattened

Greek FM Gerapetritis will be in the U.S. to speak before the United Nations Security Council in New York on Monday and Tuesday, focusing on the war in Ukraine and developments in Syria.

Tsiknopempti is dedicated to eating meat and indulgence; the last chance before Lent ahead of Orthodox Easter.

As of the Greek-Egyptian plan to move forward in the critical field of energy, Energy and Environment Minister Theodoros Skylakakis signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources Karim Badawi during the former’s two-day visit to Cairo. The signing of the MoU, which took place at the Egypt […]

Greek authorities aim to crackdown on unlicensed investment advisors, tighten oversight of crypto and use AI and mystery shoppers to protect investors.

As the government presses forward, one question looms large: Can Greece balance economic growth with environmental and cultural preservation—or will unchecked development continue to shape its iconic landscapes?

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, addressing a European People’s Party (EPP) emergency teleconference Tuesday morning, emphasized the need for Europe to speak with one voice on defense matters.

TO ΒΗΜΑ International Edition is participating in the national journalists' strike, and echoes the demands for the signing of collective bargaining agreements.

The Greek budget recorded a primary surplus of €2 billion, up from the €1.4-billion target for January. According to provisional data for the execution of the state budget on a revised cash basis, the Greek government budget balance reported a €780-million-euro surplus against the €200-million target for January 2025 included in the preliminary report. The primary […]

As U.S.-Russia talks spark European alarm, some Greek officials protest being sidelined from the emergency summit in Paris.

Panathinaikos BC clinched their 21st Greek Cup title after defeating “eternal rivals” and reigning Cup holders Olympiacos BC in the final on Sunday evening in Heraklion, Crete. Fielding star-studded line-ups, including former NBAers Kendric Nunn, Jerian Grant, Evan Fournier and Sasha Vezenkov, the two European powerhouses battled it out in a nail-biting game, which saw […]

The Greek seismologist expressed hope that any potential lava flow in the coming weeks would be mild rather than explosive, whether it occurs at Kolumbo or to the northeast near Anydro.

The run-up to the Greek Revolution had begun years before March 25, 1821; Prince Alexandros Ypsilantis’ ill-fated incursion into the Danubian principalities was the uprising's precursor

Internationally renowned Professor Costas Synolakis estimated that the nature of Friday’s Santorini earthquakes in the Aegean Sea indicated a “rise of volcanic magma”. Speaking to public broadcaster ERT on Saturday morning, the professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California, and a member of the Academy of Athens underlined that “although the tremors […]

While Valentine’s Day is often associated with Cupid, chocolates, and roses, its deeper roots can be traced to centuries-old myths and legends, including those of ancient Greece. Greek mythology, with its tales of love, obsession, and destiny, offers a timeless exploration of romance’s complexities. Whether through the unwavering devotion of Orpheus, the trials of Psyche, […]

The public debt-to-GDP ratio is forecast to fall below 150% by 2025, aided by the primary budget surpluses reinforcing the Greek economy even more.

In the second edition of its monthly tracker, which analyzes industry data from the Bank of Greece, UBS notes that while corporate lending growth remains strong, December was a slower month.

As experts are piecing together all the available data to explain the Santorini earthquakes and the link to volcanic activity around the island in the Aegean Sea, Greek Professor of Geology and Sedimentology at the University of Patras Professor Avraam Zelilidis, explained the link between the tremors and the volcanic processes. Speaking to Greek TV […]

A total of 40,351 marriages took place in Greece in 2023, comprising 21,402 religious ceremonies and 18,949 civil marriages.