A wildfire erupted this afternoon, March 24, 2025, in a forested area of Ano Vlasia, near Kalavryta, prompting an immediate response from firefighting teams. The blaze, reported on Monday evening, has drawn concern as authorities work to contain it in the rugged Peloponnese terrain. According to the Greek Fire Service, 16 firefighters, supported by two …
[Shutterstock] All seven suspects arrested last week for their alleged involvement in an urban planning corruption ring on Rhodes have testified in preliminary hearings, denying the corruption-related charges against them. A decision from the investigating judge and prosecutor on whether to release the suspects on probation or remand them in custody is expected imminently, according …
The ongoing human rights violations in Tibet have drawn significant international condemnation, with 28 European countries raising serious concerns during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, as reported by Tibet.net. The joint statement, delivered by Miroslaw Broilo, the Permanent Representative of Poland to the UN Office in Geneva, included the …
[Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters] Europe, it has become increasingly evident, needs Turkey not only for security but also in many other areas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted following a cabinet meeting in Ankara on Monday. “The European Union cannot exist without Turkey,” Erdogan stated, emphasizing that rapid global changes highlight the necessity for deeper institutional cooperation. …
In a shocking turn of events, the children of well-known Greek families have been implicated in a sophisticated drug trafficking ring, raking in profits exceeding €200,000. The operation, which involved the distribution of at least 11 types of narcotics—including pink and white cocaine, MDMA, LSD, and cannabis oil—was dismantled by Greek authorities in a coordinated …
A protester wearing a gas mask and a whirling dervish robe spins peacefully in front of a line of Turkish riot police as pepper spray shoots directly into his face. The image, which went viral on social media last night, has become a potent symbol of the intensifying unrest in Turkey – where mass demonstrations …
The iconic island of Santorini is steadily returning to normalcy as it officially kicked off its 2025 cruise season on Sunday, welcoming its first cruise ship carrying 1,170 passengers—mostly American tourists. Local businesses are gearing up to host visitors for the upcoming Easter holidays, signaling a hopeful revival for the island’s tourism industry. The arrival …
Newly elected International Olympic Committee IOC President Kirsty Coventry, second from right, is welcomed by officials at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe airport in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sunday. [Aaron Ufumeli/AP] Newly elected International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry arrived Sunday in her home country of Zimbabwe to a hero’s welcome as her victory is celebrated as a …
After a dramatic win against Scotland at Hampden Park on Sunday, March 23, Greece’s national football team has now discovered its final group stage opponent for the World Cup qualifiers. Denmark, who were knocked out by Portugal in the Nations League quarterfinals, will be joining Greece in the group. Greece will thus face Denmark, Scotland, …
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (left) gestures during a press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following their meeting in Ankara, on Monday. For Marc Pierini, ‘tensions between the United States and Turkey should not affect Greek-Turkish relations.’ [UMIT BEKTAS/REUTERS] Developments in Turkey are making it “difficult” to organize the bilateral Supreme Cooperation Council …