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13 arrested after yacht fireworks trigger forest fire on the island of Hydra

Greek authorities on Saturday arrested 13 people after fireworks launched from a yacht set off a new wildfire on an island near Athens as the country confronts a new season …

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The first woman in Greece gives birth after ovarian transplant thanks to Dr Pantos

A healthy baby boy was recently born to 39-year-old Irini Kokka, who had undergone ovarian tissue transplantation. On Saturday, June 8, Irini Kokka gave birth to the baby boy, weighing …

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Greece hosts Europe’s biggest Pride celebration in landmark year for LGBTQ rights

A torrent of online abuse and disinformation has soured a breakthrough year for Greece’s LGBTQ activists as the country hosts Europe’s biggest Pride celebration for the first time. Tens of …

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Greek wildfires claim first victim

Greek firefighters on Friday battled wildfires fanned by three days of fierce winds that have left at least one person dead, authorities said. A 55-year-old man collapsed and died while …

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When are Greeks getting married for the first time?

On average Greeks are getting married for the first time in their early thirties says European Union’s statistical body, Eurostat. The data revealed that men in Greece get married for …

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Istorima – a unique archive of Greece’s oral history and heritage

After five years of research, Istorima has researched, collected and documented more than 18,000 stories from all across Greece to create an archive of oral history and heritage. Istorima, a …

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Greece fire sparks evacuations near Athens

A fire near Athens fanned by strong winds and high temperatures has led to the evacuation of two villages, Greek authorities said Wednesday, pointing the finger at arsonists. The fire …

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Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomes Chief Justice Chris Kourakis in important meeting

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, received the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, Chris Kourakis, in Greece. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court …

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Arson suspected in wildfires outside Athens: Greek govt

Greek firefighters appear close to containing a wildfire near Athens that forced dozens to flee their homes, and authorities believe the fire was the result of arson as well as …

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Father Antonios faces trial for alleged sexual abuse of minors

Athens’ Prosecutor of First Instance, Dimitris Nomikos, has recommended that Father Antonios from ‘Ark of the World’ stand trial at the Mixed Jury Court. This recommendation is based on allegations …

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