Giannis Papasifakis, a Cretan shepherd with more than 100,000 social media followers, is featured in a BBC The Travel Show episode titled “Guardians of Crete.” He continues a family livestock tradition, living for months each year in a mitato at around 1,800 metres in the White Mountains above Anopoli, Sfakia, southern Crete. His days involve …
A new search is under way at the Athens clinic where prominent singer Giorgos Mazonakis died early last month, as authorities continue investigating the circumstances of his death. Source link
Latinopoulou: No Cooperation with Mitsotakis or Samaras Voice of Reason leader Aphrodite Latinopoulou ruled out any alliance with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, New Democracy, or other parties—including a potential Antonis Samaras group—before or after elections. She described cooperation with Mitsotakis as “science fiction” and criticized ND for its economic, migration, and social policies. Her goal is a …
Josh Huck, deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in Greece, has been appointed interim US ambassador to Greece following Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation on Tuesday. Source link
Greek actress Betty Valasi, beloved for her portrayal of Loxandra in the acclaimed television series of the same name, has died at the age of 89. betty valassi Valasi became a familiar face to Greek audiences through her starring role in Loxandra, which aired on Greek public broadcaster ERT in 1980 and became one of …
The developer of an EU-backed undersea power cable scheme in the eastern Mediterranean has applied for a license to resume seabed surveying, key for the long-delayed project to move ahead, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis has said. Source link
Pension increases, higher wages, lower insurance contributions and new debt repayment arrangements are set to shape household finances in Greece in 2027, with millions of people facing changes to their income and expenses. Greece’s 2027 Budget outlines a mix of financial relief and additional costs for employees, pensioners, freelancers and people with outstanding debts. While …
The trial has begun in the case of an assisted reproduction center in Hania, Crete, with 33 defendants appearing before a three-member felony appeals court. Source link
Archbishop Makarios of Australia met Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece on 13 October 2026, accompanied by Bishop Athenagoras of Canberra, Bishop Eumenios of Chora, and Deacon Fr. Timotheos. Makarios was accompanied by Bishop Athenagoras of Canberra, Bishop Eumenios of Chora, and Deacon Fr. Timotheos. They discussed the Orthodox Church and Hellenism in Australia, …
Police closed a street in the port city of Piraeus on Thursday after part of a mortar shell was discovered during construction work, prompting a security operation. Source link