The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced a new eligibility policy requiring all players competing on the women’s tour to undergo a one-time genetic sex screening as part of their continued eligibility to compete. Under the policy, which takes effect from July 1, 2026, players must complete a one-time test that screens for the SRY …
A vessel operated by Greek shipping firm Dynacom caught fire after it was struck by two missiles 8 nautical miles northwest of Oman’s Kumzar overlooking the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security firms have said. Source link
Members of the Cypriot community in the United Kingdom staged a peaceful protest outside the Turkish Embassy on the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Organised by the Famagusta Association of Great Britain, demonstrators demanded an end to the illegal Turkish occupation, the full withdrawal of Turkish troops, and the return of …
Authorities have arrested a village chief, his brother and a firefighter on suspicion of carrying out a series of arson attacks, extortion and other crimes in the southern Peloponnese following a two-year investigation, officials said. Source link
The nesting season for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is underway in Greece, with the first hatchlings of the year emerging on Zakynthos, one of the Mediterranean’s most important nesting sites. According to the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece (ARCHELON), the initial nest hatched on Dafni Beach in Laganas Bay, Zakynthos. Volunteers …
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Seoul on Monday and Tuesday for talks with South Korean officials and a ceremony honoring Greek soldiers who fell during the Korean War. Source link
Distinct from souvlaki, gyros is one of Athens’ most beloved street foods. Pronounced “yee-ros” (not “guy-ross”), this iconic Greek wrap features thinly sliced, seasoned chicken or pork carved from a vertical rotisserie, tucked into warm pita bread with fresh salad, tzatziki, and often crispy fries. In a city where locals are fiercely loyal to their …
Authorities on Sunday inaugurated a new desalination facility on the Cycladic island of Amorgos, aiming to strengthen water supplies as the island faces growing demand from residents and visitors. Source link
The Municipality of Nisyros, in cooperation with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), has strengthened scientific monitoring of the island’s volcano with the installation of a new permanent seismic station in Emporeios. According to data from the NKUA Seismology Laboratory, seismic activity around the volcano remains almost non-existent, with no current indications of …
The body of a 69-year-old fisherman whose boat capsized a week ago off Epanomi, near Thessaloniki, was recovered Sunday afternoon from a coastal area near Korinos in Pieria, south of the city, according to local reports. Source link