Greek police arrested a 45-year-old man wanted by Belgian authorities over alleged cryptocurrency fraud at Athens International Airport before he could board a flight to Cyprus. Officers from the Athens Airport Police Directorate’s Security Department arrested the foreign national on the morning of July 10, 2026, at the departures level of Athens International Airport. Belgian …
The government has reached an agreement with refiners Motor Oil and Helleniq Energy to reduce fuel prices through the end of August, following recent upward pressure on gasoline and diesel costs. Source link
A businessman attempted to moor a floating canteen near the renowned Italida Beach (also known as Platia Pounta) in Ano Koufonisi, sparking swift intervention by local residents and the Coast Guard. The incident, which unfolded on July 11, 2026, highlights the strong commitment of Koufonisia’s community to preserving the island’s pristine natural environment. The entrepreneur …
A 46-year-old woman accused of involvement in the deadly 2010 arson attack on the Marfin Bank branch in Athens, which killed three employees, has voluntarily contacted Greek authorities, insisting she is innocent and saying she wants to return to Greece immediately to face justice. Source link
Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece as the South Bay Greek Festival returns to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach, California, this weekend. Running through Sunday, the three-day festival features authentic Greek cuisine including souvlaki, lamb chops, spanakopita, baklava and loukoumades, along with live Greek music, traditional folk dancing, church tours, …
Last September, a grey wooden boat crammed with about a hundred migrants drifted toward Gavdos, a tiny island south of Crete. Source link
At the easternmost point of Greece, where Europe meets Asia, Kastellorizo (officially known as Megisti) offers a slower, more authentic way of life. With its colourful neoclassical harbour, crystal-clear turquoise waters and rich history, the tiny Dodecanese island has become one of Greece’s most enchanting summer escapes. Unlike Greece’s busier island destinations, Kastellorizo invites visitors …
The Greek concept of “Metapolitefsi,” as the period after the restoration of democracy in 1974 is called, is a puzzle. The public debate about whether it that historical cycle has ended or not recurs frequently, with the goalpost that demarcates the playing field constantly moving. Source link
A Greek Orthodox bishop posed a striking existential question to advanced humanoid robot Ameca during an unusual debate between religion, philosophy and artificial intelligence in Greece: “What is God to you?” The exchange took place during the 30th Annual Government Roundtable, “Progress in an Age of Upheaval | Geopolitics-Growth-Technology”, in Attica. The panel, titled “Soul, …
A public prosecutor has brought criminal charges on five felony counts, including intentional homicide, both completed and attempted, as well as membership in a terrorist organization, against three people arrested in connection with a recent arson attack on the Thessaloniki family home of Afroditi Nestora, a New Democracy official and former parliamentary candidate. Source link