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Respected “family man” in Athens charged for allegedly raping and forcing 12-year-old into prostitution

A 53-year-old man in Greece who allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl on multiple occasions and forced her to perform sexual acts on other men for money has been arrested. The …

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New metro stations open slashing Athens Airport-Piraeus travel time

Athenians and those visiting the port of Piraeus will have three new stations available as of today, Monday 10 October, as the much anticipated extension of Attica’s subway system begins …

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22 dead, dozens missing, after two migrant ships sink off Lesvos and Kythira

The coast guard on Greece’s eastern island of Mytilini (Lesvos) said the bodies of 16 young African women, a man and a boy were recovered after a dinghy carrying about …

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Mixed reactions for Greek migration minister’s video tweet of Turkish Coast Guard

A video that Greek MP Notis Mitarakis says was filmed “by a refugee who was saved by Greece”, has been under public scrutiny with mixed reactions, since posted by the …

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World Travel Awards names Attika Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination

Europe’s premier travel brands have been revealed at a blockbuster gala ceremony at the new Hilton Mallorca Galatzo in Spain. The leading names in the international hospitality industry aligned at …

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Anti-Money Laundering probe into Mount Athos re Russian donations

Greece’s Money Laundering Authority is investigating suspicious money transfers from abroad to the individual accounts of monks on Mount Athos. The case has been investigated since 2021 and the procedure …

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Unvaccinated healthcare workers in Greece to return to posts

According to an announcement by Greece’s Health Minister Thanos Plevris, unvaccinated healthcare workers who were removed from their jobs for refusing to receive the COVID-19 immunisation will be allowed to …

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Mitsotakis to request the return of the Parthenon Marbles

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis plans to raise the subject of the return of the Parthenon marbles with his British counterpart Liz Truss when he visits London. “At a time …

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AEK stadium opening, a tribute to Asia Minor, Pontus with ‘one of our own’ present

AEK’s new home in Athens opened with a bang on Friday with thousands of fans attending a celebration dedicated to the club’s history and culture, intimately linked to Pontus and …

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Laiko singer Stamatis Kokotas dies following sudden health deterioration

Acclaimed Greek singer Stamatis Kokotas passed away on Saturday at the age of 85. Kokotas had battled cancer for years, but his health deteriorated rapidly in recent times, while hospitalised …

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