Around 300 World War II-era bombs, leaked fuel deposits and hazardous materials, including asbestos, have been discovered during an extensive soil remediation project at the site of Athens’ former international airport in the southern suburb of Elliniko, where one of Europe’s largest urban redevelopment projects, The Ellinikon, is underway. Source link
Greece recorded a slight rise in live births during the first quarter of 2026, according to provisional data released today by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). A total of 15,946 live births (8,184 boys and 7,762 girls) were registered between 1 January and 31 March 2026. This marks an increase of 57 births, or 0.4%, …
Greece’s Culture Ministry is moving ahead with the restoration of the 19th-century Church of Saint Joseph in Loutra, on the island of Tinos, aiming to structurally reinforce the building, upgrade its facilities and enable its safe reopening as both a place of worship and a cultural landmark. Source link
Maria Olympia de Grece celebrated her 30th birthday on Saturday, 25 July. The daughter of Crown Prince Pavlos and Marie-Chantal marked the occasion with a family dinner at a restaurant. During the evening, her brothers Achileas and Constantine Alexios surprised her by appearing together carrying a large birthday cake they had chosen for her. The …
A 46-year-old French tourist was arrested on Sunday at Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport in Iraklio, the main city of Crete, after allegedly causing a disturbance aboard a plane before takeoff. Source link
Two people were killed and at least five others, including a two-year-old boy, were injured after a mass shooting erupted at Seattle Center during the popular Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening reported The Seattle Times. Gunfire broke out around 6 p.m. local time as thousands of people attended the annual festival at …
Athens-listed Metlen – through M Technologies – and Cyprus’ Houtris have signed an exclusive cooperation deal aimed at developing new industrial capabilities in the field of defense systems in Cyprus. Source link
The Greek Prosecutors’ Union has called for stronger security measures to protect prosecutors, warning that recent developments highlight the growing risks faced by judicial officials and the need to safeguard the independence of the justice system. In a new statement, the Union said recent reports about the alleged prevention of a planned criminal attack targeting …
“The Odyssey” continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Source link
Hollywood star Sofia Vergara is making the most of her Greek island getaway, turning heads with an effortlessly elegant Mediterranean-inspired look while cruising the crystal-clear waters of Greece aboard a luxury yacht. The actress and entrepreneur shared a series of sun-soaked photos on Instagram, capturing the relaxed glamour of a European summer dressed in an …