An issue of exchanging Kostas Varotsos’ 12-metre tall glass sculpture of Dromeas (Runner) that stands outside the Athens Hilton with that of Alexander the Great from North Macedonia caused controversy …

Cremations were legalised in Greece in 2006, but the country did not have facilities for them to be carried out. Environment and Energy Minister George Stathakis signed a decision for …

Scottish man Michael Porter, 35, is trying to get justice for his mum whom he believes was murdered. His mum, 53-year-old Jean Hanlon, was found dead on the island of …

The Eurogroup meeting held on March 11 postponed the 1-billion-euro tranche of returned bond profits to Greece. The installment has been postponed due to open issues, such as the law …

Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, aged 94, has undergone surgery in Athens. He had a pacemaker installed on Friday following heart problems. A hospital statement said that he is recuperating. The …

“Greeks are the most hospitable people in the world,” said Minister Kountoura Minister Elena Kountoura has been named Best Tourism Minister Worldwide, during the International Tourism Awards, which were held …

Greek pilots were voted as the best in the world at the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme meeting (TLP 2019-1). They were recognised for their interceptions, long-range bombardment and strikes against …

A historical manuscript bearing the signature of Theodoros Kolokotronis, leader of the resistance of the Greeks against the Ottoman empire in 1821, is being put up for auction. The document, …

The 2021 Thessaloniki International Trade Fair falls on the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence from the Ottoman Turks, and Greek media reports have shed light on plans for …

Recent permission that allowed for the construction of tall buildings around the Acropolis caused an uproar. So much so that the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, responsible for the …