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...

Greek FDI-class frigate Kimon embarks on second phase of sea trials

The Hellenic Navy’s first FDI-class frigate, Kimon (F-601) has begun the second stage of sea trials during which all the ship’s main systems will be tested. The frigate completed its maiden sea trial off the coast of Lorient, France, on May 21,...

Greece Detains over 1,200 Migrants in Three Days as Arrivals from Libya Surge

Addis Ababa, July 8, 2025 (ENA)— Authorities in Greece said more than 1,200 migrants have been detained on the island of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos over the past three days, following a surge in arrivals from Libya. The coast guard said...

Grace Mykonos, Greece, hotel review

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Greece Offers €10,000 Relocation Incentive for Evros

Those who plan to move permanently to Didymoteicho, Evros, are entitled to 10,000 euros. Credit: Visit Evros Greece has announced a new financial incentive program aimed at encouraging citizens to permanently relocate to specific areas of the...

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...

Access to Greek icon restricted as temperatures soar

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...

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...

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...

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 shuts, outdoor work halted during Greece's heat wave

ATHENS — Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut on Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers across the South European country during a four-day heat wave. The Greek culture ministry...

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...

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 shuts, outdoor work halted as heatwave scorches Greece

Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave. The Greek culture ministry said the world-renowned site...

Common Greek and Cypriot front on the power link

Greece and Cyprus will seek to galvanize the European Commission to unblock the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection (GSI) in a common front to highlight the European dimension of the 1.9 billion-euro project, which is co-financed with €657...