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Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki approved for construction after 10 years of delays

A decade after plans first arose of a Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki, the city has finally approved its construction. After years of land ownership and zoning issues of the Thessaloniki …

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Archive of renowned poet Constantine P Cavafy displayed in Athens

On the 160th anniversary of his birth, the archive of one of the most important figures in Greek and Western poetry will now be permanently housed in Greece. Konstantinos Petrou …

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Greece to join naval coalition to protect Red Sea shipping

Greece will join a US-led naval coalition to protect the Red Sea global shipping lane from Yemen’s Huthi rebels, the defence minister said Thursday. A Greek navy frigate will join …

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Church of Greece stands against same-sex parenting and marriages

With the Greek government having proposed legislation on same-sex marriage and adoption, the Church of Greece has made its position clear. According to Orthodox Times, the Holy Synod of the …

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Greece to raise Acropolis entry fee in 2025: minister

Greece in 2025 will raise ticket prices to the Acropolis, its most popular ancient monument, the culture minister said Wednesday. Lina Mendoni told Skai radio that general entry tickets to …

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Greek removal of femicide artwork in US draws fire

Greece’s foreign minister was criticised Wednesday for removing an artpiece addressing femicide from the country’s consulate in New York. The “Flag” by Brooklyn-based visual artist Georgia Lale is composed of …

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Greek PM shares ‘satisfaction’ over EU migration reform deal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Wednesday announced his “satisfaction” with an agreement to reform the EU’s migration laws, calling it “an important response” to Greece’s calls for change. The accord …

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Nick Bourdaniotis’ photographic series ‘The Evzones Collection’ donated to the Presidency of Greece

Greek-Australian photographer Nick Bourdaniotis has seen his series on the Evzones donated upon request to the Presidency of Greece, with it set to be displayed at the Presidential Palace and …

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Greece adopts migrant labour law amid legalisation row

Greece’s conservative government on Tuesday pushed through a controversial law offering limited legal status to migrant workers, overriding the opposition of several of its own lawmakers including a former prime …

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Patrol guard strike shuts down Acropolis in Athens

The Acropolis in Athens was shut Tuesday with guards at Greece’s top tourist site protesting against plans to assign ticket control duties to private contractors. “This act deprives Acropolis colleagues …

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