Strong winds disrupt ferry services in Aegean
Strong winds have disrupted ferry services in parts of Greece, with several sailings cancelled as gale-force conditions swept across the Aegean Sea. Source link
NBA Star James Harden Gets Awkwardly Snubbed by Tourist on Mykonos – Greek City Times
Even the rich and famous sometimes get rejected. NBA superstar James Harden chose Mykonos for his summer vacation, joining the long list of top athletes who flock to the “Island of the Winds” every year. The American guard, instantly recognisable by his signature beard, has been spotted relaxing with friends in the island’s glamorous streets. …
Eight suspected smugglers arrested driving migrants through northern Greece
A total eight suspected members of smuggling rings have been arrested separately driving undocumented migrants in vehicles across northern Greece, police said Thursday. Source link
Greece water polo ranking soars to second after World Cup gold
ATHENS, July 31 – Greece’s men’s national water polo team has soared to second place in the latest Greece water polo ranking. The side earned the position after its historic gold medal victory at the 2026 World Cup Super Final in Sydney. Head coach Thodoris Vlachos guided the team to 1,829.95 points. Greece defeated Hungary …
Arrest follows Konstantopoulou-journalist clash in Parliament
An incident involving Course of Freedom party leader Zoe Konstantopoulou and a journalist, Vasiliki Polyzou, caused a stir in Parliament on Thursday afternoon, with Konstantopoulou calling police to arrest Polyzou on the grounds that she was a member of a criminal organization and not a journalist. Source link
Greek Youth Water Polo Team Reaches World Championship Final After Dominant Semi-Final Win – Greek City Times
The Greek national cadets (U16) women’s water polo team has advanced to the final of the World Aquatics Women’s U16 Water Polo Championships after a convincing 14-8 victory over Hungary in the semi-finals. The young Greek side, known as the Κορασίδων, delivered a strong performance to secure their place in the gold-medal match. They will …
Minister defends comments on changing family structures after backlash
Family and Social Cohesion Minister Domna Michailidou on Thursday defended her remarks about the changing nature of the Greek family after facing criticism over comments that the traditional nuclear family model was no longer the norm. Source link
2026 Washington Open Results – Greek City Times
WASHINGTON — Top seed and defending champion Alex de Minaur overcame a daunting psychological hurdle on Wednesday night, defeating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets to open his 2026 Mubadala DC Open campaign. Entering the match with a glaring 1-12 head-to-head deficit against the former World No. 3, the Australian relied on tactical adjustments and …
Five drownings reported at Greek beaches in a day
Five people, mostly aged over 70, died of drowning while swimming off beaches across Greece Thursday, authorities said. Source link
Athens Riviera Waterfront Projects Set to Lift Property Values Along the Coast – Greek City Times
A wave of infrastructure projects transforming the Athens Riviera is expected to push up residential property values across the coastal strip, according to a new market analysis from real estate agency Premier Realty. The report argues that the Riviera’s expanding Blue Economy, the cluster of marina upgrades, coastal parks and waterfront transport links now reshaping …