Historic Hamza Bey Mosque Reopens to Public After Restoration

Historic Hamza Bey Mosque Reopens to Public After Restoration

The monument, which stood surrounded by scaffolding for almost four decades until workers removed it last month, will now serve as an exhibition space under the joint responsibility of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Thessaloniki City and MOMus, the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki. MOMus will manage the venue, which will …

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Greek Police Dismantle Antiquities Smuggling Network

Greek Police Dismantle Antiquities Smuggling Network

Greek police have dismantled two criminal organisations suspected of illegally searching for, possessing and trafficking antiquities, arresting 11 people, including the alleged leaders of both groups. One of the suspects is a serving military officer. According to the Hellenic Police, the two organisations engaged in illegal searches for antiquities, illicit excavations, the acquisition and sale …

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Michelin Guide expands to Thessaloniki and Santorini

The expansion of the Michelin Guide in Greece, stemming from a partnership between the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Michelin Guide, marks a major step forward for the international promotion of Greek gastronomy. Source link

Greece Secures EU Approval for €1 Billion Worth Energy Projects

Greece Secures EU Approval for €1 Billion Worth Energy Projects

Greece has secured European Commission approval to expand its existing national escape clause to cover measures that strengthen the country’s energy resilience, paving the way for investments approaching €1 billion by 2028. The Ministry of National Economy and Finance submitted the request in a letter dated 6 August 2026. The approval, which applies exclusively to …

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A pandemic of discontent

Is any nation happy? From East to West, North to South, within countries and between them, we see insecurity, division and violence. Source link

Olympiacos Crush Turkish Club Anadolu Efes 89-66 in EuroLeague

Olympiacos Crush Turkish Club Anadolu Efes 89-66 in EuroLeague

Olympiacos returned to winning ways in the EuroLeague with an emphatic 89-66 victory over Turkish basketball club Anadolu Efes at the SUNEL Arena, improving their record to 3-1 after a setback in Bologna. Georgios Bartzokas’ side laid the foundations for victory in the third quarter, when a dominant spell and eight quick points from Cody …

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Cyprus dam reserves have recovered

Rainfall recorded in Cyprus so far this month has helped maintain dam reserves at levels close to those seen in September. Source link

Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize to Former UN Human Rights Chief

Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize to Former UN Human Rights Chief

South African judge and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, while US President Donald Trump has missed out on the award again. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, recognising her …

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The long road from 1923 ends online

Nearly a century after Greece’s first organized cadastral survey, the municipalities of Kallithea and part of Palaio Faliro have been fully integrated into the national digital cadastre, marking a milestone in a project that has stretched for more than 30 years. Source link