Blind Greek sea turtle Omiros dies after 16 years at UK aquarium
Omiros, a blind male loggerhead sea turtle rescued in Greece, has died after spending more than 16 years at an aquarium in Cornwall, UK. Source link
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Heidi Klum Turns Heads in Sheer Celia Kritharioti Couture at Vogue World Milano – Greek City Times
German supermodel Heidi Klum made a striking appearance at Vogue World Milano wearing a dramatic couture gown by acclaimed Greek designer Celia Kritharioti. Klum stepped onto the Milan fashion scene in a black lace gown from Kritharioti’s Fall/Winter 2026 to 2027 Haute Couture collection, combining sheer mesh, intricate floral lace appliqués and vertical detailing. The …
Motorcycle crash kills 64-year-old man near Kavala
A 64-year-old man was killed and another man was injured Thursday evening when two motorcycles collided on the Kavala-Xanthi national highway in northern Greece. Source link
Britain would not divide the Bayeux Tapestry, so reunite the Parthenon Sculptures – Greek City Times
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has renewed his call for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures in Athens, arguing that Britain’s decision to display the Bayeux Tapestry as one complete work highlights the case for bringing the sculptures together in Greece. Writing about the return of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, Mitsotakis drew a direct …
Fire breaks out at Patra police holding facility
A fire broke out Wednesday morning at a police holding facility in the western city of Patra after a 58-year-old detainee allegedly set fire to bed mattresses with a lighter. Source link
Russian Strike Damages Orthodox Church in Kramatorsk, Ukraine – Greek City Times
A Russian aerial strike has severely damaged an Orthodox church in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, with images showing extensive destruction to the building’s roof, walls and dome. 🇺🇦🕊️ Orthodox church damaged in Russian strike in Ukraine A Russian aerial strike has severely damaged the Church of St. John the Baptist in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. …
More migrant arrivals by sea, mostly from Turkey
More than a hundred migrants reached Greece in small vessels over the past 24 hours, authorities said Thursday, with the majority departing Turkey for the eastern Aegean Sea islands, bucking the trend that favors the long journey from Libya to Crete. Source link
Greek Patriot Battery Intercepts Ballistic Missile and UAV in Saudi Arabia – Greek City Times
Greek Patriot air defence systems have been activated again in Saudi Arabia, successfully engaging a ballistic missile and an unmanned aerial vehicle. At 1:40pm on Thursday, September 24, the Patriot Guided Missile Battery of the Hellenic Force in Saudi Arabia (ELDYSA) engaged two aerial threats, launching two interceptor missiles, according to an official update. The …
Two face detention over weapons linked to Turkish gangs
A Thessaloniki judicial council has ordered the pretrial detention of two suspects in a case involving heavy weapons that are believed to have been intended for use in a turf war between rival Turkish criminal groups operating in Greece. Source link
George Michael to Be Honoured at 2026 MTV VMAs in Major New Generation Tribute – Greek City Times
George Michael’s enduring influence will take centre stage at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with RAYE, SOMBR and Teddy Swims joining forces for a special tribute to the late British music icon. The performance will bring together three artists from a new generation who were born after George Michael’s career had already reached its …