Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) and counterterrorism authorities are on high alert after receiving a warning from foreign security services about potential attacks on an Israeli target in Greece following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.
Greece trailed 4-2 at the end of the first period, 7-5 at halftime and 9-8 entering the final 8-minute quarter. The Greeks took a 12-11 lead on a goal by Angelos Vlachopoulos with 29 seconds left.
In the latest edition of the Henley Global Mobility Report for July 2024, Greece’s passport has secured its position as the 6th most powerful globally, granting its holders visa-free access to 188 countries and territories out of a total of 227.
In addition to the mobility corridor, Romania and Bulgaria signed a memorandum to establish a regional special operations command centre. This centre will plan and manage NATO's special operations forces in the Black Sea region, further bolstering regional security.
The focus shifts to lesser-known, high-quality destinations that could become favorites among Norwegian tourists.
Greece retains the capacity to service its debt, the European Commission said in its 4th post-program surveillance report released on Wednesday.
Weather: it will be hot again in the next few days
“I think we’ll do it next year,” Mitsotakis said, adding that new regulations could either restrict the total number of island berths or introduce a bidding process for slots.
"Today is a historic day for Greece, for our country's imprint in the world. The UN General Assembly voted predominantly in favour of our country. This is a great success. This shows the important capital that Greece has in the world, in the international environment," stressed Foreign Affairs Minister
The highest share of excellent bathing waters is found in Cyprus, Croatia, Austria and Greece. In Belgium, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Malta, Austria and Romania, all officially identified bathing waters met at least the minimum quality standard in 2023.
Demand for the Greek summer is up 17% this year, and the average price in Greece is 253 euros, the fourth most expensive pan-European average.
UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has emphasised the need for Greece to acknowledge the United Kingdom's ownership of the Elgin Marbles before any consideration of a loan agreement.
Greeks are “center-left” at heart but vote for “center-right”. this is among others the result of a big survey conducted by Metron Analysis on behalf of diaNEOsis institute.
This complaint is likely due to a illegal 2022 agreement between Libya and Turkey that defined their EEZs, but this agreement is controversial because it ignores the presence of Greek islands, particularly Crete.
EMY said the phenomenon will be weaker than it was in late April, when it created an otherworldly atmosphere in parts of southern Greece, including Athens. This time, the dust is expected to be more noticeable in Crete and the Peloponnese.
Amidst a notable 4.0% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2023, Greece experienced a modest 0.3% increase in emissions, according to recent data released by Eurostat.
Although the figure is the 5th highest in the EU, it has decreased since the previous EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) survey in 2019, where 51% of respondents in Greece had faced discrimination.
Greece remains one of the most popular European destinations for travelers from the United States in 2024, as confirmed at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2024. Greece won top honors at these awards.
Mitsotakis dismisses calls to postpone Ankara visit over monastery’s conversion into mosque
Greek and Turkish officials are trying to finalize the details of the visit by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Ankara on May 13, when he will meet with the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
In Gaziantep, Turkey, archaeologists have excavated three stunning mosaics, shedding light on the grandeur of the ancient Greek city of Zeugma.
