
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete
This event follows a series of earthquakes in February that prompted Santorini to declare a state of emergency due to unusual seismic activity.
This event follows a series of earthquakes in February that prompted Santorini to declare a state of emergency due to unusual seismic activity.
Global metal icons Metallica are officially returning to Greece for the first time in 16 years, as they launch the European leg of their extended M72 World Tour in Athens on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
At a press conference at the Piraeus Municipal Theater, Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis said that the event "is a celebration organized by citizens themselves with city agencies, which the Municipality of Piraeus coordinates
The UN Security Council is meeting on Tuesday for its regular monthly briefing on Syria, chaired by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis.
A new European Parliamentary Research Service report shows that EU Member States collectively raised their defense spending from €218 billion in 2021 to €326 billion in 2024 — a 30% increase in real terms. But Greece, long accustomed to maintaining high defense outlays, stands out not just for meeting the 2% benchmark, but for consistently exceeding it — even during the depths of its financial crisis.
The figures signal a strong travel demand across Europe, with Greece leading the pack among top markets.