An 18-year-old Greek passenger who survived a deadly train crash in Spain’s Toledo province, which killed at least 69 people, says a last-minute decision to change seats may have saved his life. Source link
Greece has won the TTG Star Award 2026 in the Destination category, voted by Italy’s travel industry. The prize went to the Greek National Tourism Organisation’s office in Italy. Kyriaki Boulasidou, who heads the GNTO office in Italy, accepted the award. The ceremony took place during TTG Travel Experience 2026, held in Rimini from 14 …
Ferry services at several major Greek ports are expected to face widespread disruption Friday as three seafarers’ unions stage a 24-hour strike over working conditions, pay and safety concerns. Source link
Beef stifado is the slow Greek stew of tender beef, whole shallots and warm spices that makes any cold night feel special. Beef stifado topped with crumbled feta and pickled red onions. Photo: Allrecipes What makes beef stifado different? Stifado is a slow braise cooked in homes and tavernas all over Greece. Families make it …
Opposition lawmakers in Albania have disrupted a parliament session by letting off flares following weeks of violent anti-government protests called by students demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Source link
Angelo Klonis, a Greek migrant from Kefalonia, is the soldier in one of the best-known American photographs of World War II. Photojournalist W. Eugene Smith took the picture for LIFE magazine on Saipan in 1944. Decades later, it appeared on a US postage stamp and on the cover of a LIFE book marking 50 years …
The increase in home sale prices in Attica has exceeded 110% over the last decade. Source link
BAKU, October 2026 — The Greece U15 team thrashed Australia 7-2 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. The young Greeks have since reached the semi-finals. Coach Stelios Bikas picked the whole squad from the Greek football federation’s youth development scheme, known as Anagennisi. His players come from clubs such as Olympiacos, …
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign February 7, nine months ahead of the end of her eight-year term, the ECB said Thursday. Source link
The Greek-managed container ship Contship Jet has sunk in the Black Sea after three sea drones struck it off Bulgaria. All 18 crew survived. BREAKING: Footage showing an unmanned maritime drone approaching the Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET (IMO 9348625) from the starboard side, preparing to attack, has emerged. The video was published by Bulgarian …