Ancient Greece comes to China in landmark show at Sanxingdui Museum

On July 7, the Sanxingdui Museum unveiled "A Journey to Ancient Greece: Archaeological Explorations," featuring 172 rare artifacts from Greece, some of which are being exhibited outside the country for the first time. The exhibition "A Journey to...

Foreign Office warning to Brits travelling to Greece as wildfires rage across country

Travellers going to a popular Mediterranean hotspot have been warned about potential wildfire dangers during the summer months. The Foreign Office's latest advice for Greece states that wildfires pose a seasonal threat from April to October. The...

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...

Sailors urged to help protect the Mediterranean monk seal in Greece

Sailors visiting Greece can help protect one of the world's rarest seals by reporting sightings or checking and avoiding restricted breeding areas while cruising the Ionian or Aegean Planning a sailing trip to Greece? Sailors are being encouraged...

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...

Athens closes the Acropolis and Cyprus faces 'Titanic' wildfire battle while search for Brit missing on holiday island enters 12th day as brutal 42C heatwave scorches Greece

Cyprus is facing a 'titanic' battle with wildfires and Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece faces a scorching heatwave. Temperatures in the country are expected to reach 42C (107.6 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday. Greece's culture...

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...

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...

Sen. 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...

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

Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen on Monday evening, Liberia’s shipping delegation told a meeting of the International Maritime Organisation on...

Attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea leaves two dead, at least two injured

Open this photo in gallery:The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C was attacked 50 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah.Sinisa Aljinovic/The Associated Press Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk...

Two crew dead after attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea

Two crew members of the Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated, bulk carrier Eternity C have been killed following an attack by sea drones and speed boats, Liberia's shipping delegation told a meeting of the UN shipping agency IMO. The incident is...

Two crew dead after attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea, Liberian shipping delegation says

LONDON (Reuters) -Two crew members of the Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated, bulk carrier Eternity C were killed after an attack by sea drones and speedboats off Yemen on Monday evening, Liberia’s shipping delegation told a meeting of the UN...

Grace Mykonos, Greece, hotel review

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Large foreign investors exiting Greek RES market

Large foreign investors are fleeing the domestic renewables market one after another. Energy cuts and zero prices that are increasing exponentially from year to year have made high returns a thing of the past, when the Greek market was Eldorado to...

Access to Greek icon restricted as temperatures soar

The Ambassador of Georgia to Greece and the Republic of Serbia presented credentials to the President of Serbia

Georgia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Greece and the Republic of Serbia, Levan Beridze, presented his credentials to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. This information was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....

Greece Eyes Strategic Upgrade with Submarines

(MENAFN) Greece is preparing to bolster its naval capabilities by procuring a new fleet of submarines capable of launching cruise missiles, according to reports in a newspaper on Monday. Drawing on comments made by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias...

Exploring South Korea’s Greek Mythology Museum

The Greek Mythology Museum in Jeju, South Korea. Credit: Screenshot/Youtube The island of Jeju in South Korea is home to the Greek Mythology Museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the Greek gods. The museum itself is modeled...

Greek island rivals Mykonos but you’ll need to commit if you want to visit

A Greek island rivals Mykonos in its charm and beauty, but you'll have to work hard to get there. Mykonos is one of the Cyclades, sitting in the sparkling Aegean Sea, and offers a bit of something for everyone. Beaches such as Paradise and Super...