US expands military footprint in Greece as priorities evolve

The United States has increased its use of key military facilities in Greece, including the strategically located Souda Bay and the northern port of Alexandroupoli, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and shifting priorities in Washington. In …

Will Jonas Valanciunas Leave NBA to Rejoin Panathinaikos in Greece?

Jonas Valanciunas is considering a return to Europe, potentially leaving the Denver Nuggets following a recent trade from the Sacramento Kings. Despite averaging 10.4 points and 7.7 rebounds last season, Valanciunas is exploring options with Panathinaikos …

Greece orders 12pm to 5pm shut down as temperatures break 40C

Authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work breaks on Monday in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40C, with the heatwave forecast to last until Thursday. The Labour Ministry ordered the work stoppage, from midday to 5pm, …

'Ara Güler’s Colorful Anatolia' exhibition to open in Greece

ISTANBUL A collection of vibrant photographs by renowned Turkish photographer Ara Güler, titled “Ara Güler’s Colorful Anatolia,” will be on display at the Museum of Modern Greek Art in Rhodes, Greece, beginning July 11.   The exhibition brings together 62 …

US expands military presence in Greece, Alexandroupolis is the key

The United States is increasing the use of key military sites in Greece, including the strategically located base in Souda Bay and the port of Alexandroupolis, amid rising tensions in the Middle East and changing priorities in Washington, Kathimerini …

‘We paired perfect sailing with colourful evenings ashore’: Exploring unexpected Greece by boat

A summer cruising where the wind takes them brought one final surprise for Richard and Maxi Thomson The wind was dying with the light after a lively passage down the western Peloponnese, but a lumpy sea remained. As we sloshed around in the swell, my wife …

Firefighters Battle More Than 50 Wildfires Across Greece Amid Heatwave

Firefighters battled more than 50 wildfires across Greece on Sunday as authorities warned of heightened risks fueled by soaring temperatures and strong winds. The most intense blaze broke out in a forested area of Argolida, on the Peloponnese peninsula, …

Greece FM Gerapetritis meets Libyan strongman Haftar in Benghazi

Greece’s Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis travelled on Sunday to Benghazi, Libya, and met with the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the strongman of eastern Libya. Once considered an ally of Greece, Hifter's …

Greece, Open call for a €7.87M Green Hydrogen CHP Pilot in Western Macedonia to Power Post-Coal Transition

Greece’s Ministry of Economy and Finance is putting real money behind the clean energy movement with a fresh €7.87 million funding call. The goal? A first-of-its-kind green hydrogen-powered Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Western Macedonia. Once up …

Greece imposes work breaks as a heat wave grips the country