Ted Cruz says he left Greece ‘as fast as humanly possible’ after Texas flood: Flight data says otherwise

Sen. Ted Cruz toured one of Greece’s historic sites a day after the Guadalupe River flooded its banks and killed dozens of people in Texas. While the Texas senator’s spokesperson said Cruz returned home “as fast as humanly possible,” flight data...

'Cancun Cruz' Spotted On Holiday In Greece While Texas Suffers Deadly Flooding

Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, must have had flight miles expiring soon, otherwise it’s hard to explain the extreme inopportune timing of his luxe family vacation. Cruz was spotted on a relaxing tour of the Greek Parthenon Saturday as his...

Ted Cruz was vacationing in Greece when the deadly Texas floods broke out. His office says he took the first flight home.

By Owen Dahlkamp and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2025 “Ted Cruz was vacationing in Greece when the deadly Texas floods broke out. His office says he took the first flight home.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,...

How Germans see Greece: Sun, sea and a selective memory

There exists a striking asymmetry in the study of public opinion concerning German-Greek relations. While we have fairly precise data on how Greeks have viewed Germany over the past 20 years, until very recently, virtually nothing was known about...

Greek Migration Minister Visits Libya as Migrant Arrivals Surge

Plevris is accompanying Magnus Brunner, the European Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs, along with the interior ministers of Italy and Malta, in a diplomatic initiative aimed at engaging directly with both of Libya’s rival...

Cruz came back 'as fast as humanly possible' from Greece vacation amid Texas floods, his office says

We're in Curville now raised above where the Guadalupe River flows, but you can see some of the damage and devastation there off in the distance. Rescue groups are here and they're doubling down on the fact that they're not leaving, saying they...

Two killed in Red Sea attack on Greek-owned ship, blamed on Yemen’s Houthis

Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier ship Eternity C were killed in an attack by sea drones and speedboats off Yemen on Monday night, Liberia’s delegation told a meeting of the UN’s International Maritime Organization...

Two crew dead, at least two wounded in latest Red Sea attack on Greek ship

ATHENS: Two seafarers on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen, Liberia's shipping delegation told a UN meeting on Tuesday (Jul 8), the second incident in a day after...

Ted Cruz Caught Sightseeing In Greece Amid Devastating Floods In His Home State

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is drawing heat for chasing the sun in Europe as his constituents back home dealt with a devastating crisis. Cruz was captured queuing up to visit the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, on Saturday afternoon local time, after...

Nicole Kidman Finds Serenity on Paxos, Greece

Nicole Kidman at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Credit: Harald Krichel , CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, 58, has once again sought the tranquil embrace of the Greek islands for her summer retreat, choosing...

Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave

Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country. Greece has shut the Acropolis and halted outdoor work across the country as a fierce heatwave scorches the region, pushing...

Grace Mykonos, Greece, hotel review

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Houthi rebels attack second vessel in Red Sea, killing three

Open this photo in gallery:The Eternity C carrier had been heading north toward the Suez Canal when it was attacked by drones and men in small boats.Sinisa Aljinovic/The Associated Press An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a Liberian-flagged...

Can Greece Withstand the Gathering Global Storm?

Fifteen years ago, Greece stood at the edge of an economic abyss. Shut out of international markets, with empty coffers and soaring deficits, it became the epicenter of a financial earthquake that rocked Europe. The term “Greek-style crisis”...

Sexual Harassment, Burnout a Growing Concern in Greek Workplaces

Workplace sexual harassment and bullying are becoming increasingly common in Greece, according to a recent study by the Labour Institute of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE). The research paints a troubling picture of working life...

Suspicious Envelope Sparks Alert Outside Greek Parliament

A security alert was triggered outside the Hellenic Parliament on the morning of Tuesday, July 7, after a suspicious envelope addressed to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was discovered in an exterior area of the building. Early reports...

Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece

The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 BST), the country's culture ministry said. Highs...

Latest Red Sea attack on Greek ship kills four crew, wounds two

A drone and speedboat attack off Yemen killed four seafarers on a Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier, an official with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, the second incident in a day, following months of calm. Traffic in the Red...

Access to Greek icon restricted as temperatures soar

'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues

Europe is once again being battered by extreme weather with 'apocalyptic' wildfires raging towards Marseille, tornadoes forming in the Med and even snow falling in Switzerland. Out-of-control fires fuelled by strong winds are closing in on the...