March 2, 2025 – Outlook seems to be back up and running after a significant global outage left thousands of users unable to access the service. The disruption began shortly after 9 am, with Downdetector recording a sharp increase in outage reports. At the height of the issue, more than 35,000 users reported problems accessing …
At 4.30 a.m., while Mykonos is still buzzing with nightlife, Thodoris Koukas is already at work – milking, feeding the animals and making cheese. He personally oversees every stage of production and often handles deliveries himself. “Having full control is crucial,” he says. “Our cheeses are extremely perishable, so we need to be sure they …
With the arrival of Monday, March 3rd, Orthodox Christians worldwide commence Great Lent, known in Greek as “Kali Sarakosti.” The Ecumenical Council established this period of fasting, mirroring Jesus Christ’s 40 days in the wilderness. “According to the Church of Greece, fasting is not merely about physical discipline, but spiritual elevation,” explains Father Papanis. “The …
[InTime News] A monument titled “The Tree of Memory”, dedicated to the 57 victims of the Tempe railway disaster, was unveiled on Sunday in Thessaloniki, just over two years after the tragedy. Among the crowd gathered to honor the victims were parents, relatives, friends, and Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis. Designed by artist Maria Mandaki and …
In a moving demonstration of solidarity and a call for accountability, over 5,000 people gathered outside the Greek embassy in London to protest following the tragic events in Tempi. The protestors aimed to express their grief and demand for transparency concerning the incident. The gathering included Greek expatriates and sympathizers who, despite living far from …
[Shutterstock] Open-air fruit and vegetable markets in Athens will be open for business as usual on Clean Monday, a public holiday marking the start of Lent, the capital’s street markets’ federation has announced. Clean Monday signals the beginning of the 40-day fasting period leading up to Easter. Market vendors are ready to serve consumers, maintaining …
In a heartfelt weekly address, former Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged the profound impact of the Tempe tragedy, marking its two-year anniversary with a call for truth, justice, and significant reforms in Greece’s infrastructure and public safety. Mitsotakis praised the large turnout of peaceful demonstrations held across the country last Friday, which highlighted the nation’s …
Apache (photo) and Black Hawk helicopters of the US Armed Forces are seen at Alexandroupoli in northern Greece for the NATO Atlantic Resolve training operations in the Black Sea and Eastern Europe. The debate over the supposed possible withdrawal of US military forces from Alexandroupoli in northeastern Greece, has highlighted the critical role of the …
Just before the crucial summit in London, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, sent a clear message of support to Ukraine. In a post on X, she stated that Europe will continue to support Ukraine, emphasizing that strength is key to peace, and weakness can lead to further conflicts. She also …
[AP] Britain and France will work on a peace deal with Ukraine and present it to Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, describing it as a step in the right direction following Friday’s explosive meeting in the White House. Starmer, due to host Western leaders in London in a bid to …